Childminder 500324

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 15 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice. She speaks to parents, seeking their views on a regular basis, when making changes that have a positive impact on the experiences of young children.  The childminder assesses children's progress. She looks for gaps in their learning and implements plans that help to ensure all children make good progress.  The childminder is aware of children's current interests. She uses this information to plan a range of interesting and enjoyable activities which covers all areas of learning and development.  Children develop warm, nurturing relationships with the childminder. She is always on hand to offer praise and encouragement as children try new experiences. This effectively promotes children's self-esteem and well-being.  Children enjoy regular outings within the local community. They attend local toddler groups where they play with other children. This helps them to build new friendships

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to support parents in contributing to their children's learning and development are not always successful.  The childminder does not always effectively share information about children's progress with any other settings they attend, in order to support transition and promote continuity in their learning.

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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

 develop strategies to encourage parents to share information about what their child can do at home, so that this can be used to better help plan for children's future learning  develop more effective ways of sharing information about children's progress with other early years settings that they attend, in order to support transition and promote greater continuity in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector considered the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly checks the environment for possible risks and takes appropriate steps to minimise any potential harm. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed a good understanding of assessment. She regularly observes children as they play, accurately assessing what she sees them do, and uses this information effectively to plan what they need to learn next. The childminder is committed to her continual development, in order to further improve experiences for children. She attends training and talks with other childminders, which helps her to update her awareness of changes in early years practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She ensures they experience a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities. Activities are flexible and responsive to children's interests and needs. The childminder confidently identifies the potential learning in children's self-chosen play. She effectively supports children's physical, social and communication skills. The childminder talks to children as they play, asking questions which challenge them in their thinking. She makes the most of opportunities to develop children's mathematical understanding. For example, as children dig compost and plant flowers, the childminder introduces words, such as more and less, bigger and smaller. Children are encouraged to think for themselves and to try out their ideas as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment. Children confidently explore and make choices about what they would like to play with from a range of toys and resources. They are taught to play safely and to manage appropriate risks. For example, children confidently climb the ladder to the slide as they have been taught how to do this safely. The childminder is an effective role model; she manages children's behaviour well, treating them with kindness and respect when explaining why some behaviours are not appropriate. Children are supported to develop their independence. For example, they are encouraged to put on their own shoes and coats when going to play outside. The childminder provides a healthy range of meals and snacks. She ensures there are regular opportunities for children to be physically active in the well-resourced garden and when visiting the local park. Written feedback from parents is positive. They value the care and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

close relationship that the childminder develops with their family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and curious learners. They effectively develop their communication, personal independence and social skills. Children actively solve problems and test out their ideas as they play. They make good progress from their starting points. The childminder helps children build the skills and positive attitudes that they need for the next stage in their learning, and in readiness to go to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500324 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1044438 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Didsbury, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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