Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 3 March 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has made exceptional improvements since her previous inspection. She has successfully addressed all of the required actions and recommendations.  Children have extensive opportunities to extend their physical skills in a fantastically well-resourced outdoor learning area. Children create their own games and invent rules to their obstacle course. They show excellent control and coordination when moving around the available space.  The childminder provides a fantastic range of high-quality resources for children to access. She has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She uses this knowledge very well to plan exciting and highly stimulating activities which ignite children's curiosity.  Children gain a superior understanding of families and traditions beyond their own through the wealth of experiences that the childminder provides.  The childminder's impeccable settling-in procedures help to support children's

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This provision is outstanding

emotional security. Children's social interactions and ability to develop relationships are given a very high priority by the childminder. The childminder's practice is highly effective in supporting children's independence.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She supports children to participate in the daily routine and rules of the provision. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They display an extremely high level of respect for others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to expertly reflect on areas of improvement and maintain exceptional levels of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an exceptional level of safeguarding knowledge. She has comprehensive policies and procedures in place which are skillfully woven throughout all aspects of practice. The childminder demonstrates an extremely clear awareness of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She scrupulously manages risks in her home, garden and on outings. Children are actively involved in identifying hazards in the environment. This helps to support them to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder works closely with other childminders in the area and shares practice ideas. She has very high expectations for her practice and sets an excellent example to others. The childminder is extremely proactive at focusing her professional development needs and continues to enhance her practice and provision. She is part of a quality forum network and works closely with her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

local authority advisor. She is considering how to set even more-precise targets to drive forward her outstanding practice. The childminder has exceptionally effective systems in place to work closely with parents and other professionals. Parents provide very detailed and extremely complimentary feedback regarding the level of care their children receive during their time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses highly skillful questioning to support children's engagement during activities. She listens attentively and follows their lead during conversations. The childminder joins in with discussions, offering new ideas and suggestions. Children demonstrate exceptional levels of concentration. They use the fantastically resourced environment very well and choose their own materials to develop their games. Children try out their own theories and quickly learn to solve their own problems. They experiment with a wide range of materials for making marks to create their artwork which they proudly display. The childminder's observations and assessments are made in collaboration with parents and all who support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have superb social skills and invite each other into their play, sharing thoughts and ideas. They demonstrate high levels of confidence. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement. This helps to support children's self-esteem. Practice is very inclusive. The childminder values the diversity of children's experiences. The childminder helps children to become independent in hygienic care routines and they are incredibly motivated to do this. She talks to children about the importance of washing their hands and protection against germs. The childminder provides children with healthy choices during mealtimes. Children help to prepare their snacks. They begin to develop an awareness of where food comes from through a wide range of highly interesting activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443235 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1043688 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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