Childminder 500478

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 12 October 2012

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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 dedicated, experienced and well-qualified childminder is an advocate for active learning. She plans an array of fun and interesting play experiences, which keep children interested and motivated to learn.  Good teaching, robust assessment and personalised learning experiences help all children to make good progress. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and the atmosphere buzzes with their excitement and laughter.  Children's communication and language skills are given high priority. The childminder has created communication dens, where children have deep discussions about objects of interest to them and respond very well to challenging questions. Children of all ages are confident, competent and skilful communicators.  Children are well-rounded, resilient and self-confident individuals who take enormous pride in who they are and where they have come from. Similarities and differences are

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This provision is good

celebrated very well. Children articulately discuss the make-up of different family units and have a deep understanding of the diverse community they belong to.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than attending mandatory training, the childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not always gather as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's achievements and capabilities on entry to the setting.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  obtain more thorough information from parents about their children's abilities upon entry to the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. He discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder and her self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She is astute to the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and fully understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder attends mandatory training programmes and regularly updates her policies to reflect legislative changes. Partnership working is strong. Links with the community, local authority and primary school are good. Parents are kept well informed about their children's developmental progress and receive comprehensive daily feedback diaries. Self-evaluation is good. Improvement plans are sharply focused and include the views of children and parents. The childminder's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of child development and fully understands how children thrive and flourish through high-quality play and learning experiences. Observation and planning arrangements are good. Robust monitoring of children's learning means that no child is left behind. Gaps in learning quickly diminish and the relevant support and guidance is sourced from external childcare professionals. Children are self- motivated individuals who are keen to take on new challenges. They skilfully climb on low- level apparatus outdoors and relish the responsibility to care for the pet rabbit. Younger children delight in playing musical instruments and become fascinated while playing with cause and effect toys. Older children show good perseverance while completing jigsaw puzzles and become fascinated while searching for bugs outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. She places high emphasis on supporting children's physical, social and emotional well-being. She provides a wide range of opportunities for children to discuss their feelings and emotions. Children have a strong sense of belonging and are proud of their play and learning environment. They behave very well and show genuine care towards each other. They embrace the childminder with hugs and relish opportunities to be responsible for tidying resources away. Children are taught the importance of healthy living and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good gains towards the early learning goals, given their starting points. They are independent, capable and inquisitive individuals who have a positive attitude towards their learning. Younger children enjoy splashing in water and become fascinated while painting. Older children have good levels of concentration, skilfully write for different purposes and are well prepared for their next steps in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500478 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1059600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 1992. She lives in Burnage, Manchester. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.The childminder operates from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, Monday to Friday, with the exception of 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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