Childminder EY485565

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 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

 Self-evaluation is used well to recognise areas of strength and to identify areas to develop. The childminder gathers detailed feedback which she uses to help enhance the provision. This has helped her to achieve a high-quality provision since registration.  Overall, the well-qualified childminder uses her experience, skills and knowledge well. She provides stimulating and challenging activities that captures children's interests and helps them to make good progress.  Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder values parental input and involves them in all aspects of children's care and learning. She uses effective methods to gain detailed information from parents about children's home learning.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming setting. She takes time to get to know each child and family. The childminder obtains meaningful information from parents on entry which helps her to tailor children's care to mirror home routines. This contributes

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This provision is good

towards children's strong sense of emotional security.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder asks a lot of questions in quick succession and does not allow children sufficient time to think about their response and answer.  The childminder has not yet developed a targeted programme for her professional development to enhance her knowledge and teaching skills to a higher level.

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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

 allow more time for children to think about the answer and respond to questions to further promote their thinking and speaking skills  implement a targeted and precise plan for professional development, and continue to raise the already good quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises. She observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a positive start to her childminding business. Through questionnaires, parents express their satisfaction with the high level of care and education that children receive. The childminder has established good relationships with local schools that children attend. This helps to provide consistency for older children who attend both settings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to protect children. She is confident in the steps to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual capabilities and what they need to learn next. She tailors activities to support children's interests. This helps to motivate them to learn. Children are enthused by interesting activities that they enjoy. For example, young children have a great time as they transfer water into different-sized containers. The childminder counts and talks about quantities. This helps children to develop awareness of mathematical language. They use a range of equipment to pour and fill, and delight in scooping up toy ducks. Young children develop concentration skills and persevere to screw off bottle tops to use in the water. Children enjoy imaginative play experiences. They sit dolls in a high chair and pretend to feed them. Children invite the childminder into the game. She enthusiastically joins in and children pretend to feed her the toy food.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Flexible settling-in sessions are used well to help support children's entry to the setting. Children have access to their family photographs and delight in showing pictures of their family to the childminder. This contributes towards their strong sense of belonging and emotional security. The friendly and caring childminder develops strong relationships with all children. They are familiar with the routines, are happy and content and are reassured by the trusting relationships they share. Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model. She readily offers praise and encouragement, and rewards their achievements. The childminder effectively supports children's health. They enjoy healthy meals and rest and relax when they are tired. Children have regular opportunities for active play outdoors and go on regular outings. For example, the childminder takes them on trips to the park, toddler groups and to visit local museums.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for future learning and school. They are motivated, curious and inquisitive learners. Older children voice their opinions and are listened to and respected. Young children lead their own play and demonstrate strong self-help skills. For example, they capably look in a mirror and wipe their faces after mealtimes. Children develop good literacy skills. They enjoy books and delight in pressing musical pages during story time. Furthermore, they learn to recognise their names on place mats and confidently make marks using a whiteboard and pen.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485565 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1006873 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Gorton, Manchester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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Telephone number

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