Childminder EY422623

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2017 19 August 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistants work well as a team. The childminder effectively delegates tasks and shares responsibilities equally between adults. This ensures that children's needs are quickly met and the service runs smoothly.  The childminder and her assistants spend time building positive relationships with parents. An effective two-way flow of information ensures care and learning complements that delivered at home. Parents comment positively about the flexibility and quality of care provided by the childminder.  The childminder and her assistants are polite and respectful towards children. They encourage children to use good manners and provide regular praise and genuine encouragement. This contributes to children's self-worth and positive self-esteem.  Children make good progress. The childminder routinely completes detailed assessments of children's learning. She monitors progress to illustrate gaps in learning

p.1

This provision is good

and plans activities to support further development.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Current self-evaluation systems do not identify clear and precise priorities to improve, to drive development of the service even further.  Occasionally, the childminder and her assistants do not provide opportunities for children to complete tasks for themselves to fully support their independence.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen current self-evaluation systems to identify clear and precise priorities to improve to drive development even further  extend opportunities for children to complete tasks for themselves to fully develop their independence.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 and the childminder's assistants and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Both the childminder and her assistants have a sound understanding of how to identify and report child protection concerns, if these arise. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder closely mentors her assistants. She completes annual appraisals, provides guidance and advice to further improve the quality of her assistants' practice. Recruitment and supervision procedures are sound to ensure children are safe. The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with other professionals. For example, she shares information with health visitors and speech therapists to support her practice. The childminder attends training to continually develop her skills. For instance, recent Spanish training has improved the childminder's knowledge and impacts on the support available for children who speak English as an additional language.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident communicators. The childminder and her assistants support children's emerging language skills and use a variety of teaching strategies effectively. For instance, they ask open questions, repeat words and encourage children to think before responding. Children's vocabulary is extended as they carve pumpkins and describe the texture as 'squishy' and 'slimy'. Children of all ages play and learn together. The childminder and her assistants are skilful in adapting their practice to meet children's differing needs and abilities. For example, older children use plastic utensils and younger children are encouraged to use their hands to clean the pumpkins. Effective differentiation of practice enables all children to participate in this task and develop their emerging physical coordination. The childminder and her assistants know children in their care very well. They precisely plan activities linked to children's interests. Consequently, children

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

enjoy their learning and are eager to try new and challenging tasks.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a happy and stimulating environment for children. The childminder and assistants are attentive, caring and friendly. Children enjoy positive relationships with them. For example, when assistants arrive in the morning, children welcome them with cuddles and eagerly talk about their play. Children are confident and emotionally secure. The childminder and her assistants implement a consistent approach to behaviour management. Expectations are clear and children behave well. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise in the childminder's well-resourced garden. Children run and climb outdoors, promoting their good physical health.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children listen attentively and follow instructions well. They are inquisitive and ask questions during activities. Children are eager and motivated to learn. They are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY422623 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1115488 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 18 Number of children on roll 26

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Wythenshawe, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works alongside two assistants.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5