Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 and assistants are enthusiastic in their interactions with children. Children make good progress from the time they start at the childminder's setting.  The childminder gathers detailed information about children when they start. She tailors her service to ensure children's individual needs are met.  Children benefit from plenty of praise and reassuring cuddles when needed. This helps to support children's emotional well-being.  Children of all ages behave well. The childminder and assistants help promote positive behaviour. They use a calm approach and a range of age-appropriate strategies to set clear boundaries for children.  Parents share and receive regular information about children's daily activities and development. Furthermore, the childminder gives parents ideas to build on children's experiences. This helps to provide consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some planned activities and routines go on too long for younger children. This means that during these activities, younger children lose concentration and do not gain the most from the learning opportunities because their level of engagement is not high.  Although the childminder works closely with her assistants, she does not robustly monitor their performance to raise the quality of teaching to the highest standards.

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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

 ensure that planned activities specifically target the needs of the younger children to ensure that they maintain high levels of engagement and therefore, make the most of the learning opportunities on offer  build on ways to monitor the performance of assistants to identify how to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses her policies and procedures to ensure that good safeguarding practice is implemented. The childminder and assistants are aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. They carry out daily safety checks on the environment and maintain vigilant supervision of children. The childminder is able to reflect on the strengths and areas to further develop the provision. For example, the childminder has developed the garden area for children who prefer to learn outdoors. Furthermore, she has plans to start an oral health scheme and make use of further training opportunities. The childminder works closely with other professionals to support children in certain areas. For example, she mirrors strategies from the speech and language therapist to promote consistency for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistants share observations and planning to monitor children's progress and develop their next steps in learning. They consider children's interests in the planning. For example, new sensory resources have been developed to build on their interests. The childminder and her assistants particularly focus on developing children's speech skills to help them become confident communicators. Some of the ways they do this is through singing songs with actions and using clear language for them to repeat. Children confidently investigate the toys and activities with enthusiasm and imagination. For example, they enjoy role play in the home corner and explore different textures and materials, such as play dough and sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled; they enjoy the company of the childminder and assistants. The key-person system is effective and children's needs are sensitively supported. Children's home languages and cultures are highly respected. Children learn to share and take turns through consistent encouragement and praise. Children visit various play sessions in the local area. This helps them to build on their social skills and learn about their local community. Children understand the importance of washing their hands before meals. They develop good physical skills. For example, they play ball games and take turns on the small trampoline under careful supervision. Overall, there is a good range of toys and resources, and children are able to access these independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their self-confidence and independence well. For example, they are encouraged to put their own shoes and coats on and tidy up after themselves. Children enjoy learning letters and sounds in fun ways. They have good opportunities to practise their mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count and compare sizes and shapes when playing with play dough. Children demonstrate a positive attitude and motivation as they learn through play. They gain skills to help prepare them for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481141 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 989054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Manchester. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 8am to 6pm all year, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants; two of these assistants work part time.

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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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