Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 19 January 2015

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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 uses ongoing observations and accurate assessments to check and monitor the progress of each child. She uses this information to plan for what each child needs to learn next and help them make good progress.  The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children and reviews the quality of provision. She uses this information to make ongoing improvements.  The childminder works closely with parents from the start to establish what children can already do. She gets to know children well and plans fun experiences based around their interests.  The nurturing childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, within which children settle quickly. She supports children's physical and emotional well-being successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use a highly targeted programme of professional development and continuously review the quality of teaching and learning, in order to help ensure it is constantly improving.  The childminder does not always ensure that she minimises possible distractions to enable children to be fully engaged in 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

 reduce the possible distractions to children's learning and support them to be more fully engaged in activities  build on the programme of training and professional development and ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is constantly improving.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents and keeps them well informed about the progress children are making. She shares ideas for parents to continue children's learning at home. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals and how to seek early support when needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is planned well, with a good range of age-appropriate resources that children can access freely. The childminder knows when to let children explore and when to step in and offer support in order to extend their learning. She uses a range of effective strategies to promote children's communication and language skills. For example, the childminder repeats the names of objects and provides a running commentary as children play. She models and demonstrates how to use different tools and encourages children to join in and try new things. Children are motivated to have a go. The childminder supports children to develop their early writing and literacy skills well through a variety of fun activities. For example, children use brushes to paint with and manipulate the letters to fit on the board.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes children's care needs and routines, for example, through effective information sharing with parents. She is a good role model and gives gentle reminders of expectations. Children develop a growing understanding of what is expected of them and they behave very well. They develop confidence and self-assurance and enjoy making choices throughout the day. Children receive healthy meals and snacks and have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. The childminder supports children's independence skills well and promotes their understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Parents say that their children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have an active and enthusiastic disposition towards learning. They develop the skills and attitudes to help them be well prepared for their move on to school. Children develop a close bond and attachment with the childminder and are motivated to play and explore. They develop good communication skills and listen attentively to others. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314416 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1092472 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Audley area of Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays, and offers overnight care.

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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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