Childminder EY463608

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2017 23 May 2014

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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 knows children in her care well. She understands their individual needs and has developed close bonds with them. The childminder understands how children learn, overall, and uses this knowledge to monitor and plan for further progress.  The childminder has established positive links with parents. They speak highly of her, commenting on the range of activities she provides. Parents also discuss how children are progressing well in the care of the childminder.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language. She supports children well who are multi-lingual, learning key words and phrases to support their progress and belonging.  The childminder has focused her professional development to ensure she continues to meets requirements and raise the quality of learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always understand their feelings or those of others and the impact these have on people.  There are occasions when the childminder does not plan activities well enough to engage children for long periods of time, in order to promote 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

 consider further strategies to support children in understanding their feelings and those of others and the effect these have on their peers  extend activities to encourage children to participate for longer, in order to reach higher levels of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector toured the premises and checked all areas used for childminding.  The inspector sampled a selection of documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures. She also checked the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other adults living in the home.  The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact they have on children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding child protection. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home and garden. This further supports children's safety. The childminder works with an assistant during term time. She monitors her practice to ensure teaching and learning are kept to a good standard. The assistant primarily cares for older children. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision, sets plans for future improvements and explores these ideas with children. The childminder and her assistant have begun to build strong links with local schools to help support children's transitions on to school or nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations and summarises children's progress and achievements. Gaps in learning are quickly identified through frequent tracking. The childminder plans activities which meet children's individual needs well, overall. Children participate eagerly in creative activities to make cards for special occasions. The activity is adapted to support learning. For example, older children are supported to write words, while younger children are encouraged to make marks. The childminder uses phonics to help children learn to recognise letters and sounds they represent. Children enjoy this activity and show a good understanding. Diversity is clearly promoted and children learn from an early age about respect for others. The childminder helps children celebrate everyone's differences and uniqueness.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being is supported well. The childminder gathers enough information from parents prior to their children starting in her care to understand their basic needs. This means children have a sense of belonging. The childminder encourages children to be involved in all routines. They understand when to wash their hands and when to tidy away toys. Children benefit from fresh air and physical exercise when they visit the local parks and places of interest. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals to support children's healthy lifestyles. Children play alongside each other and with one another cooperatively. The childminder knows children well and quickly identifies when they need to rest or sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and confident. They move around the environment freely and show an interest in selecting their own activities. This helps support their growing independence. Children are beginning to manage their own needs, for example, identifying when they need the bathroom or a nappy change. This means they are learning some of the appropriate skills needed for their eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463608 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1087479 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Hulme area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a suitable qualification at level 5 and works with an assistant during term 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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