Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 8 September 2015

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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 has worked hard on the issues raised at her previous inspection to improve outcomes for children. She uses an effective system to monitor and assess children's development. She has accessed child protection training and has clear rules regarding the safe use of mobile phones in her setting.  Children make good progress. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities linked to children's interests. Children are engaged and motivated in their play and learning. They stay focused and show good concentration and listening skills.  The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs. She regularly provides cuddles and offers praise and encouragement. Children are reassured by the caring interactions they receive from the childminder, promoting their emotional well-being.  The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. They are supervised well at all times

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This provision is good

and measures are in place to minimise risks within the home. Children play and learn in a safe environment. They eagerly talk about safety practices within their role play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents about children's achievements, interests and learning at home, on entry and on an ongoing basis.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to share information about children's learning and development with other providers where children also attend.

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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 ways to help parents share what they know their children can do at home, on entry into the setting and on an ongoing basis to help continually challenge children at a high level  build on the partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and exchange information about their learning to secure continuity for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to record and report child protection concerns. She knows how to identify the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk from harm. The childminder maintains clear records that are required for children's safety and well-being. All potential risks to children are fully assessed and minimised both in the home and on outings. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder makes good use of online training to update her skills and knowledge. She supervises her assistant effectively. The childminder values the views of parents and exchanges daily information about children's experiences. She actively seeks their comments and feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about children's interests and skills well. She plans meaningful and challenging experiences for children. For example, they delight in manipulating dough and enjoy making prints and patterns. Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching techniques. They listen well to her clear instructions. The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematical skills and discussions into their play. Older children demonstrate confidence as they count, name shapes, compare sizes and match colours. Younger children copy her demonstrations of how to roll, press and squash dough. This also helps to support their creativity. Children are focused and engaged as they sing familiar songs and rhymes. This helps promote their language development well. Partnerships with parents are positive, overall. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress

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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 are happy, settled and emotionally secure. They ask the childminder and visitors to join in with their play. This shows their confidence and independence skills are enhanced. Children behave well and are supported by clear expectations and boundaries. For example, they say if teddy should have a sad or happy face card near to him. This helps children to gain an awareness of managing and expressing their own feelings. The childminder reminds children to share, take turns and tidy their toys away. She follows consistent care and good hygiene routines. Children request songs and actively join in, jumping enthusiastically. The childminder skilfully introduces balance and counting to promote older children's learning. This helps develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and motivated to learn. They explore resources independently with confidence and enthusiasm. Children listen and follow instructions well. They enjoy good relationships and are confident communicators. Younger children repeat words back to the childminder as they explore pictures. Older children's mathematical skills are supported well. They make good progress and are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267357 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1058216 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Cottingham, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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