Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 23 January 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 understands the importance of working with parents. She frequently shares information with parents about children's care, activities and progress to provide consistent care and learning for children.  The childminder plans regular trips in the local community. This extends the range of experiences available for children and they learn about the wider world.  Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's company. They are reassured by warm, caring relationships they share with the childminder. Children are emotionally secure and ready to learn.  The childminder completes detailed observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan a range of interesting activities to support continued development. Children are well supported by good-quality teaching and effective systems. Children make good all-round progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has made significant improvements to her practice and service since last inspection. However, current self-evaluation procedures, do not fully identify targeted or precise priorities, to improve practice even further.  The childminder does not always give the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the outdoor area as she does indoors. This means that children who prefer to learn outdoors do not always benefit from the same stimulating learning experiences.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation procedures to identify clear and targeted priorities to improve and drive development even further  extend the planning for activities in the outdoor environment to help children who prefer to learn outdoors to have the same level of stimulating experiences as provided indoors.

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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 spoke with parents during inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her child protection responsibilities. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a clear understanding of how to record and report safeguarding concerns, to promote children's welfare. The childminder attends a range of training to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently attended communication and language training, to further support children who speak English as an additional language. Training impacts positively on the quality of service provided. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress and any gaps are quickly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting and challenging activities. The childminder is a good role model and actively participates in children's play. Children remain engaged and enthused in their learning. The childminder is bilingual and speaks the home language of children she childminds. She encourages children to fully understand the meaning of words by communicating in English and repeating words in children's home language, to consolidate learning. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are well supported and make good progress in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is clear in her expectations of children. For example, she clearly asks children to tidy up toys after completing activities. The childminder has a range of house rules that children are expected to follow. For example, children are encouraged to be kind and to take care of their toys. Children learn to be respectful. The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement. Children are confident and behave well. Children become increasingly independent. The childminder provides opportunities for children to make choices and undertake tasks for themselves. She encourages children to select their own play materials, to develop independence and decision-making skills. The childminder provides children with healthy, nutritious meals and fresh drinking water to promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and eager to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points. Children practise mathematical skills as they count objects and recognise numbers during games. Plenty of opportunities are provided for children to develop their early literacy skills. Children are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390923 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1107712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Openshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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