Childminder EY410549

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 15 November 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 provides a warm and homely environment with access to a wide range of stimulating resources. Children are actively engaged and confidently explore toys during play.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder and her assistant provide consistent praise and encouragement to support children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder knows children well and completes regular observations of children's achievements. She uses this information to identify precise next steps for learning and plans activities tailored to their interests and needs.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents to help to support improvements. She regularly shares information about children's progress and includes parents' observations of learning in her assessment

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This provision is good

process. Parents are complimentary about the care and support their children receive.  Children's safety and well-being are of paramount importance to the childminder and her assistant. They support children to take appropriate risks and to be mindful of their own safety and that of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation procedures do not clearly identify precise priorities to develop the quality of teaching even further.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can support the professional development of her assistant.

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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

 enhance self-evaluation procedures to identify targeted priorities to develop the quality of teaching even further  strengthen the arrangements for the supervision of assistants to identify professional development opportunities that promote the continuous improvement of the setting.

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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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant use a comprehensive range of effective policies and procedures. They have a very good knowledge of child protection and the procedures and action to take if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes good use of training and her links with a childminder network to keep up to date with current legislation and guidance. High priority is given to children's safety. The childminder makes good use of risk assessments to ensure that her home and any outings children take part in are as safe as possible. The childminder regularly monitors and tracks children's learning. This helps her to identify and address any emerging gaps in children's learning at an early stage.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder organises the environment well so that children have opportunities to interact with a wide range of age-appropriate resources. The childminder and her assistant interact purposefully. They get down to children's level, join in with their play and provide support when required. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills very well. She asks them questions as they play and gives them time to think and respond. For example, they talk about the changing season and children express they have noticed leaves changing colour and falling off trees. Children develop their mathematical knowledge as they count and discuss the size and shape of objects. They enjoy doodling and use a range of media to make marks and develop their small- muscle skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models and support children's good health and physical development well. They promote good hygiene practices and follow effective daily routines. Children are encouraged to be active and access daily outdoor play and nature walks. Children learn where food comes from. For instance, they help to grow fruit and vegetables in the garden and discuss where eggs come from during their play. The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour successfully. For example, they are calm, consistent and always explain why certain behaviour is not acceptable. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion so that children have opportunities to learn about each other, the wider community and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning. They use resources to play imaginatively and show high levels of curiosity and motivation. Children learn to listen and respond to simple instructions. They enjoy dancing and sing along to their favourite songs and rhymes. Children learn to take turns and share resources. They demonstrate independence as they feed themselves and put on their socks and wellington boots to go outside and play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410549 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1065534 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification and works alongside 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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