Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 22 December 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The inspirational and devoted childminder is committed to building continuously on the already exceptional quality of her practice. She is an extremely enthusiastic and thoughtful practitioner. She gathers a wealth of feedback which she uses to complete precise and targeted self-evaluation.  Teaching is outstanding. The very experienced childminder uses her exceptional skills and knowledge extremely well. She completes meticulous observations, assessments and planning to support children's rapid progress. Children develop a thirst for learning.  The childminder shows children the utmost respect at all times. She is incredibly responsive, attentive and nurturing. This helps children to form incredibly secure relationships with her. They are exceedingly happy, content and flourish in her care.  The childminder regularly updates her superb skills and awareness of current policies. She undertakes an abundance of additional training. She uses the knowledge gained

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This provision is outstanding

and information gathered extremely well to underpin her already excellent practice.  The childminder provides an extensive range of fascinating activities for children. For example, regular trampoline, rock climbing and forest school sessions captivate all children. These exhilarating and challenging experiences help to develop their strong physical skills and excellent awareness of risk and safety.  The childminder organises her tremendous learning environment extremely well. A delightful range of sensational resources are available for children to choose from. This contributes towards their independence, superb sense of belonging and confidence.

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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

 review and evaluate the impact of how introducing even more ways to involve parents in children's learning is contributing towards their already excellent progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises and observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's records, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely astute and keeps herself fully informed about any changes to child protection policies and procedures. She is completely aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her responsibility to keep children safe. Very robust policies and procedures are embedded and record keeping is meticulous. This helps to protect children's safety and welfare. Partnership working with parents is exceptional. Parents speak extremely positively about the childminder. Highly effective systems are used to exchange comprehensive information with them. The childminder thoroughly understands the essential role parents play in supporting their children's development and is continually looking at ways to further enhance outcomes for all children. She has identified new ways to help parents to be even more involved in their children's learning and will reflect on the impact of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder plans highly stimulating activities that rapidly promote learning and development. Children confidently recite the alphabet during play. They point to and name images in books, such as pumpkins, bats and Santa Claus, based on their current experiences and interests. The childminder engages children in rich and meaningful discussions. Children animatedly respond, secure that their voices will be listened to. The childminder asks challenging questions to encourage children to think critically. The childminder places great emphasis on supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, she sensitively reinforces and repeats the correct pronunciation of more difficult words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's care. They benefit from her kind and caring approach. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They arrive in high spirits and their laughter permeates the environment. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They use impeccable manners and wonderful relationships are evident in an environment of mutual trust and respect. The childminder has established highly effective relationships with local school teachers which helps to provide continuity for older children. Children's health and well-being is given the utmost priority and highly positive hygiene routines are adopted.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid and sustained progress, particularly in their mathematical and literacy development. For example, two-year-olds expertly recognise numbers on Christmas-themed picture cards and count in sequence. They capably recognise simple words and accurately spell out letters of their name with little or no support. Children are consistently stimulated and show countless enthusiasm in planned and self-chosen activities. They learn an abundance of necessary skills. This helps to prepare them exceptionally well for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318345 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1107542 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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