Childminder EY499568

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2017 Not applicable

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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 childminder and her assistant are extremely passionate about their practice. They are highly ambitious to deliver exceptional quality care and learning experiences for children. Self-evaluation is precise, rigorous and drives development.  The childminder is very highly qualified. She attends a wide programme of continued professional development to extend her skills even further.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder is very proactive to develop strong links with parents. For example, she regularly issues books to parents and encourages them to read with their children. She invites parents into the setting and completes daily diaries to share development updates. Communication is outstanding and promotes continuity of care and learning.  The childminder is an energetic and an inspiring teacher. She has high expectations of children and extends their learning at every opportunity. Children make outstanding

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This provision is outstanding

progress.  Children emotionally flourish supported by a gentle and kind childminder and assistant. They are happy, confident, relaxed and content.  Children excel in their language and communication development. They experience a language rich environment and excellent teaching techniques support this area of development.

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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

 continue to provide children with opportunities to enhance their excellent independence and self-help skills.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed advanced safeguarding training. The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is exemplary. She demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the actions to take, to record and report child protection concerns, if these arise. The childminder completes meticulous risk assessments, covering all areas of her home and outings. Very robust measures are in place and are consistently observed to promote children's exceptional safety. Furthermore, children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn about road safety and how to remain vigilant near traffic. Rigorous monitoring and supervision procedures are observed to ensure the assistant's practice is of a high quality and recruitment procedures are safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has expert knowledge relating to child development. She uses this exceptional knowledge to plan a wide range of challenging activities to support children's all round development. The childminder completes rigorous assessment and monitoring of progress. She knows children in her care very well and plans activities, sharply tailored to support children's next step in development. Consequently, children make rapid progress. The childminder links activities to children's interests. This promotes concentration and engagement. For example, children gasp with excitement when they play with a sensory caterpillar. They laugh and giggle as they remove shoes and wiggle their toes, helping to extend their physical coordination. Children are presented with a stimulating programme of activities. They eagerly participate and enjoy their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an outstanding role model and children thrive in her company. She offers reassuring praise and encouragement. This contributes to children's positive self- esteem. She ensures encouragement is delivered in an age-appropriate manner. For example, she claps and smiles at younger children to illustrate praise. The childminder routinely reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are polite, respectful and behaviour is exceptional. Children develop confidence as they undertake small responsibilities. For example, children are encouraged to return their empty plates to the kitchen after meals. The childminder is now considering how to build on children's excellent independence skills. Children experience fresh air and exercise daily. This contributes to their exceptional physical health. The garden is extensively resourced and children are encouraged to freely access this.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are highly confident and self-assured. They are quickly acquiring the necessary skills for school. For instance, they develop precise physical movements and use small tools when playing with dough. This helps to develop the necessary skills for pencil control and early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499568 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1118797 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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