Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 7 December 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Strong, affectionate relationships are shared between children and the childminder. This promotes excellent emotional security and means children are exceptionally happy, confident and ready to learn.  The childminder is highly respectful and considerate in her interactions with children. She praises children regularly and children behave extremely well.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities and effective measures are in place to keep children safe. The childminder deploys her assistants well to ensure that children are safe, stimulated and busy at all times.  The childminder takes time to build positive relationships and has a good two-way communication with parents. Parents are fully informed of their children's learning and, therefore, progress continues at home.  The childminder uses a range of interesting and imaginative activities to stimulate children's curiosity. The quality of teaching, overall, is good. The childminder is

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This provision is good

particularly sensitive to children's choice of play materials. They are engaged and enthused in their play and learning is well supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to undertake targeted professional qualifications and training have not yet been accessed to improve the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level.  Occasionally, the childminder asks closed questions and leaves insufficient time for children to respond, preventing outstanding communication during some activities.

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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

 use targeted professional development to enhance teaching to an outstanding level  strengthen teaching skills further to ensure children are well supported to develop outstanding communication skills at every opportunity.

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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 a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss her practice.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the provider's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of assistants working alongside the childminder.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed self-evaluation procedures since her last inspection. She gathers the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of her practice. This means identified priorities for improvement, consider and benefit all those accessing her service. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. For example, the childminder uses detailed safeguarding policies and procedures to help support her practice. These are regularly updated and shared with parents to promote children's welfare. Regular monitoring of children's development is clear and precise. As a result, the childminder has a good understanding of children's ongoing progress and stage of development. She uses this information well to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. The childminder supervises her assistants well to ensure there is continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder has completed all required training, including paediatric

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents during children's entry into the setting, to understand children's individual abilities and starting points. Targeted entry assessment enables the childminder to plan effectively and learning is well supported from the beginning. Children enjoy a range of interesting activities and are enthused in their play. The childminder is calm and patient in her teaching. She encourages children to independently make choices regarding their play materials. For example, they enjoy choosing books and initiate a jigsaw activity. The childminder encourages this independence and children are confident, active learners. Overall, children demonstrate good communication and language skills. They are inquisitive, eager and respond well to the childminder's questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children exceptionally well, she quickly recognises when children are upset and immediately offers them genuine reassurance. Children respond well and are extremely comfortable and confident in her care. This strong emotional security contributes to children's exceptional independence and confidence. Children are encouraged to participate in familiar daily routines. For example, they sing along and cooperate while helping to tidy up. Praise is offered regularly and respect is encouraged at all times. Children enjoy their time spent with the childminder and behaviour is excellent.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points. Younger children are beginning to walk confidently and are developing controlled physical skills. Children are eager to learn and are well prepared for the next step in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366349 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1059779 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2012

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Telephone number

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

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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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