Childminder EY537384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2017 Not applicable

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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 childminder has made a positive start to her childminding business. She is aware of the strengths of her setting and identifies areas for improvement. This has helped her to achieve a good standard since registration.  The well-qualified childminder uses her experience, skills and knowledge, generally, well. She understands how young children learn and develop. Overall, this helps her to plan stimulating activities that capture children's enthusiasm and motivate them to learn. All children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder exchanges ongoing information with them to help ensure continuity of care and learning for all children.  The childminder organises her first-rate learning environment very well. The cabin boasts a range of inspiring toys and equipment. Children's work is attractively displayed. Children gain a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder provides a welcoming home-from-home environment. Children develop

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This provision is good

close bonds with the friendly childminder and her co-childminder. These contribute towards their self-esteem and emotional security. Children of different ages play cooperatively together. They are happy and content.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet developed a targeted programme for her professional development to enhance her knowledge and develop her skills to the highest level.  The newly introduced systems used to observe, assess and plan to support children's learning are not yet sharply focused to help all of them to make the best progress possible.

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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

 focus on developing a programme for professional development to continue to improve practice and raise outcomes for children  strengthen the systems for observations, assessments and planning to help children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder, the local authority adviser and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability, and the suitability of all adults who live and/or work on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends mandatory training and works closely with her co-childminder to share ideas and information. She also receives ongoing support and guidance from the local authority adviser. Overall, this has helped her to make ongoing improvements and develop her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that all parts of the premises are secure. The childminder and her co-childminder are aware of child protection procedures. They know the correct steps to follow should they have a concern about the welfare of a child. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy imaginative play using toy animals. The childminder asks purposeful questions which encourage children to think about and communicate their responses. These contribute towards their thinking and speaking skills. The childminder helps to promote children's reading skills. For example, she shares an alphabet book and asks children to identify the words and pictures, helping them by saying the phonetic sounds. Children energetically hunt for toys that replicate the word. When they recognise the letter 'L', they search for a toy lion and delight when they find one. Children demonstrate excellent mathematical knowledge. For example, they spontaneously count during play and the childminder challenges them to count further. Children capably point to familiar shapes in the environment and even recognise more difficult shapes, such as a rectangle, star and heart. Older children compare quantity and describe the ingredients as they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

independently make pizza. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience as they explore the texture, smell and taste of tomatoes, peppers and cheese.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly interacts with children and joins in with their play. She is a positive role model who genuinely enjoys her time with children. The childminder is calm and caring and provides clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. Children behave well and develop good social skills and consideration for others. For example, older children move around the room with care as babies explore on the floor. Children are familiar with daily routines and develop good self-care skills. They benefit from a wide range of outings in the local community. Children have many opportunities to be active. These contribute towards their physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn the skills needed for future learning and school. For example, they develop independence as they make choices from good-quality toys. Children are keen and interested. They enjoy looking at books and capably use a variety of tools and materials to create Christmas decorations. Children problem solve as they attempt to master new skills. For example, babies persist at pressing buttons on electronic toys. They delight when the music sounds and happily bounce along to the melody. Older children work hard and concentrate to fix together puzzle pieces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537384 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1075390 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She works with another registered childminder.

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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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