Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 27 November 2014

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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 evaluates her practice. She accurately identifies the strengths of her setting and areas to develop. This helps her to drive forward continual improvements.  The childminder completes precise assessments of children's learning from the very beginning. She monitors children's progress closely and uses the information to plan interesting activities which successfully engage and motivate children. Children make good progress in all areas of development.  Children form strong attachments with the caring and nurturing childminder. Children are happy and confident and show that they feel secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder takes children on a variety of outings. For example, they go to regular groups, parks and places further afield. This helps children to develop social skills and to extend their awareness of the world around them.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. The organisation

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This provision is good

of toys and resources enables children to make independent choices during play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares a wealth of information with parents, she has not yet considered innovative ways to provide parents with support to help extend children's learning at home.  Professional development is not precisely focused on developing an expert knowledge of teaching. The childminder has not fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her teaching to help children make the best possible progress.

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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

 develop innovative strategies to support parents in guiding their children's learning at home to help children make even greater progress  seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documents. She checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided prior to the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of child protection is up to date. She has a good understanding of the potential indicators of abuse and is aware of reporting procedures. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She is alert to potential risks and puts measures in place to minimise these. For example, she checks her home daily and has safety features in place on her fireplace and stairs to help protect young children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with exciting activities that incorporate their interests. For example, she provides children with a tray of cereal and pasta. As children excitedly explore, the childminder adds a range of different sized containers, plastic bottles and scoops. The childminder plays alongside children and models different ways to do things. Children introduce their own ideas, preserve and concentrate. They post small pieces of cereal and pasta into the bottles. This helps children to develop their small muscles and coordination, helping to prepare them for early writing. The childminder counts alongside children and encourages them to look for items that are out of sight. This helps to extend their understanding of early mathematics. The childminder promotes children's communication and language in a range of effective ways. For example, she uses pop-up books, reading slowly and clearly as children watch in fascination. Children are eager to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

attempt to copy words, sounds and facial expressions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. For example, she quickly recognises key signs that children are becoming tired or hungry and adapts their routines accordingly to help support their physical well-being. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. She models manners and offers children praise for their efforts. This helps to develop their self-esteem and contributes towards their positive behaviour. Children often show that they are proud of their achievements as they use their voice to cheer and smile proudly. The childminder promotes young children's independence. For example, they are eager to get the changing mat prior to having their nappy changed. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with regular information about children's achievements and care routines. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They state she is the, 'Next best thing to a parent's love and care'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for future learning. They are interested in testing out their own ideas and solving problems. They concentrate well during activities for extended periods of time in relation to their age. Children show good listening and attentions skills. For example, they listen with interest as the childminder reads stories. They are inquisitive and they enjoy exploring different materials and objects to make sounds, such as banging, tapping and shaking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397664 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1105010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Timperley area of Altrincham, Cheshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 4pm, 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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