Childminder EY488810

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 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 enthusiastic childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She organises her provision well. The childminder is aware of the strengths of her setting and identifies areas for improvement to continue to make positive changes. She has made a positive start since registration.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. Overall, the well- qualified childminder uses her skills and knowledge well. She provides a variety of interesting experiences that engages and enthuses children. This contributes towards their willingness and motivation to learn.  The welcoming and nurturing childminder provides an inviting and homely environment. Children develop close bonds with her and she takes time to get to know them well. This contributes towards their high levels of confidence and emotional security. Children are extremely happy and at ease in her care.  The childminder places great emphasis on promoting children's physical health and

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This provision is good

well-being. A lot of time is spent outdoors in the garden and children engage in active play. Children benefit from many outings. For example, the childminder takes them out each day to parks and playgroups in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not always extend and build on children's counting skills.  The childminder has yet to develop a targeted programme for her professional development to help enhance the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

 make better use of opportunities to build on children's counting 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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands child protection procedures and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child. She ensures all areas are suitable for children to play and explore safely. This helps to protect their welfare. The childminder works closely with parents to share detailed information about children's care and learning. She uses effective methods to gather information from parents about children's learning and interests at home. This helps to provide a consistent approach towards supporting all children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about children's interests and skills, and overall she plans meaningful and challenging experiences for children. Children benefit from well- planned activities that help to support their creativity. For example, they delight in manipulating dough and enjoy making prints and patterns using paints, shapes and their hands. Children make marks using various brushes and their fingers. This contributes towards their writing skills in readiness for school. All children develop a positive awareness of themselves and others. For example, as they look at books together, the childminder asks purposeful questions. She skilfully encourages them to recognise similarities and differences between the images and themselves. Children identify which people have the same coloured hair, which people are wearing earrings and which people are wearing glasses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Flexible visits prior to starting are used well and help support children to settle in. Children have access to their own toys and items from home. This contributes towards their strong sense of belonging. The friendly and caring childminder develops strong relationships with all children. Children's behaviour and use of manners are excellent. The childminder is a very positive role model. Children play cooperatively with her and invite her into their games. For example, they engage in animated role play as doctors and include the childminder. They use toy stethoscopes and thermometers, and understand that these resources can be used to make the dolls feel better. They delight in administering the pretend medicine to the dolls, themselves and the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for the next stages in learning and older children are well prepared for school. They develop strong independence and self-care skills. For example, they capably feed themselves using cutlery, access available tissues to wipe their noses and help to tidy up after messy play activities. They communicate very well and follow instructions. For example, they listen to the childminder and place tissues in the bin after use. They also take cloths to the sink after wiping the table. Children are respected and listened to. They make many choices. For example, they ask the childminder for favourite song and rhyme activities. The childminder immediately responds to their requests and together they have fun dancing and singing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488810 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1011782 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Manchester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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