Childminder EY307983

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 10 November 2014

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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 qualified and experienced childminder understands how young children learn. She regularly observes children and uses her observations to form accurate assessments. She closely monitors children's progress and clearly identifies what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.  Children are settled and have formed good relationships with the caring childminder. The childminder works with parents from the start to obtain information, such as children's prior skills and care routines. This helps her to get to know children quickly and support their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder evaluates her service and sets herself targets for improvement. She has addressed the recommendation raised at her last inspection. For example, she now offers children a wealth of opportunities to practise and develop their writing skills.  Children's behaviour and social skills are well promoted. The childminder sets high

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This provision is good

expectations for behaviour and works with parents to ensure that strategies are consistent. Children are aware of each other's feelings, showing empathy and concern from a young age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder responds too quickly after asking children questions and does not always allow them enough time to think and respond.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's awareness of developing healthy lifestyles.

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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

 allow children more time to think and respond to questions, to help to develop their good communication and language skills even further  extend opportunities to develop children's understanding of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and she jointly evaluated it with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures which helps with the smooth running of her provision. For example, she ensures that her safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date. She is able to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident in the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about children's safety or welfare. Additionally, she understands the requirements to notify Ofsted of any instances that may affect her suitability. The childminder has made good links with other local childminders. Together, they share good practice ideas and any information that they learn from training. This helps her to develop her skills and knowledge. Risk assessments are completed and the childminder teaches children about the simple rules and boundaries in her home. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder empowers children to lead their own play. They make independent choices and decisions. She plans a range of challenging experiences that children are eager to participate in. Children delight in playing with small animal figures. The childminder provides children with cereal and small props as they work together to set up a farm scene. Children use their imaginations and descriptive language, such as 'crunchy' to describe the noises the animals make. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to introduce mathematical concepts. For example, she shows children the difference between big and bigger. Overall, children's speaking skills are well supported. For example, children enjoy nursery rhymes and join in with actions as they sing. This also helps to develop their confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show high levels of pride in their achievements and good self-esteem. For example, they tell the childminder that they would like to display their artwork on the wall and describe their pictures as being 'really good'. They are offered opportunities to extend their understanding of the world around them. For example, the childminder plans activities that help children to raise their awareness of other cultural celebrations. Children's independence is well supported. For example, children persevere at putting on their own shoes and wash and dry their own hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are already starting to develop some of the skills they will need for school. For example, they hold a pencil with good control and are beginning to draw simple shapes. Children are able to engage and concentrate for good amounts of time. They enjoy listening as the childminder reads books. They join in and recall familiar parts of the story, displaying good listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307983 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1104359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Fallowfield area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday and from 7am to 4pm on Thursday and Friday, 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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