Childminder EY448793

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 31 January 2013

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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 demonstrates a positive attitude to her professional development. She has a keen interest in child development and reads widely on this topic. The childminder attends a range of training. This impacts positively on her skills, knowledge and quality of service.  The childminder works closely with parents. Effective communication enables parents to understand children's progress and support learning at home.  The childminder uses information gained from assessment to plan for children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder is multilingual. She effectively uses her exceptional knowledge of language to support children's communication skills. She skilfully listens, asks questions and provides a language rich environment. Consequently, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are confident communicators.  Children emotionally thrive in a welcoming, warm and homely environment. Children

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This provision is good

enjoy positive relationships with the childminder and her family members. Children settle quickly and are ready to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established links with schools that children move on to, in order to share information about children's care, learning and development.

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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 links and relationships with schools that children move on to, in order to further promote continuity of care and learning.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. This promotes children's welfare. Safety is given high priority. The childminder completes visual risk assessments of her home, activities and outings. She carefully identifies potential hazards to children and implements measures to minimise risks. This helps to protect children from harm. For instance, when children use the trampoline, this is closely supervised to promote children's safety. The childminder monitors children's progress. Regular and accurate monitoring enables the childminder to identify and address gaps in children's learning. Consequently, all children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder evaluates her practice well to drive development. She considers the views of parents and children to identify precise priorities to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model and sensitively guides children's play. She recognises opportunities to extend learning and suggests ideas to promote development. For example, children play with wooden letters. They are challenged to spell their name and verbally make the sounds that letters represent, extending their language and literacy skills. The childminder adapts her practice to meet different levels of ability. This ensures all children are well supported. For instance, older children are encouraged to build towers with bricks, contributing to their physical coordination. Younger babies are encouraged to knock towers down to support their emerging physical skills. The childminder plans a varied range of exciting activities linked to children's interests. Children thoroughly enjoy their play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is clear in her expectations of children. She provides regular praise and encouragement, building children's confidence. Children behave well. Children are encouraged to be respectful of others and play cooperatively together. For example, older children are encouraged help younger children. Good friendships contribute to children's positive self-esteem, social skills and well-being. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be independent. For example, children are encouraged to make choices at mealtimes and select play materials. Children are encouraged to solve problems for themselves. This contributes to children's critical thinking, concentration and independence. Children enjoy daily trips and outings within the local community. Children experience fresh air and exercise daily, promoting their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and confident. They build positive relationships and develop an understanding of respect and cooperation. They play with intrigue and enjoyment. Children are inquisitive and eager to learn. All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448793 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1065994 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chorlton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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