Childminder EY365899

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 2 June 2015

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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

 Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this vibrant, welcoming and high-quality setting. Everywhere you look children are immersed in play and their laughter fills the air.  Teaching, observation and assessment arrangements are good. The childminder provides children with personalised and challenging learning experiences, which keep them interested and motivated to learn. Children make good gains across all areas of learning and are equipped with a good skill base in readiness for their eventual move on to school.  The childminder is an advocate for outdoor learning. She provides an excellent array of opportunities for children to be physically active. She visits local parks, woodlands and adventure grounds, where she encourages children to practise their large muscle skills.  The childminder places high priority on continuous professional development. She attends a variety of training programmes, which have a positive impact on outcomes for

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This provision is good

children. For example, a mathematics course has equipped the childminder with a greater understanding of how to challenge and extend children's understanding of shape and number during their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly extend opportunities for children to develop a positive awareness and understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.  The childminder does not always take into account the views of all parents and children when assessing the setting's strengths and areas for improvement.

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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 opportunities for children to develop a positive awareness of similarities and differences in people and communities around them  improve the effectiveness of self-evaluation and include the views of all children and parents.

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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 had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection, read letters and cards provided by parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, procedures, accident records and children's learning and development information.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is astute to the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure very well and understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Robust risk assessments are in place and all areas of the childminder's home are safe, clean and secure. The childminder attends local network meetings and offers support and guidance to new childminders in the locality. Overall, self-evaluation is good and improvement plans are sharply focused. Links with other childcare settings, the local authority and parents are good. Parents are kept well informed of daily activities and attend one-to-one meetings to discuss the developmental progress of their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of child development. She offers children first-hand and real-life experiences, which capture their imagination and ignites an innate curiosity to investigate and explore. Older children become fascinated while searching for bugs outdoors and articulately discuss and question each other on why it rains and snows. The childminder has created her outdoor area into an oasis of adventure. Children relish opportunities to make 'magic potions' with soil and show good physical dexterity as they climb and jump from low-level apparatus. Children play harmoniously across the different age ranges and take turns sharing toys. Younger children play musical instruments and delight while mixing sand and glitter. They sing Christmas songs and excitedly explore gloop. Older children have good concentration skills while completing puzzles and skilfully operate various cause-and-effect toys. They

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

competently discuss the properties of two-dimensional shapes and become fascinated while making a model of Father Christmas from dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder is caring, loving and affectionate. She spends time getting to know children during the settling-in period and places high priority on supporting their physical and emotional well-being. Children have a strong sense of belonging and are proud of their play environment. They develop good friendships and regularly embrace one another with hugs and cuddles. The childminder teaches children very well about healthy living. She provides children with healthy foods and discusses the importance of good hygiene practices. Children behave very well and are provided with clear and age-appropriate behavioural expectations. Children relish opportunities to talk about safety precautions, such as being aware of road and fire safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-confident and motivated individuals. They concentrate for long periods of time and are never less than satisfied until a task is complete. Children of all ages are skilful communicators, competently write their names and decode challenging words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365899 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1093275 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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