Childminder EY383500

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 3 December 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 uses her knowledge of children's interests to plan activities that help to challenge and motivate them to learn. She demonstrates good teaching skills as she interacts with children. This has a positive impact on children's learning and contributes to the good progress that children make.  The childminder develops clear focused plans to help to improve her provision. She makes regular changes that help to raise the quality and opportunities for all children. For example, she has developed her outdoor area to provide more physically challenging opportunities.  Children have developed secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They throw their arms around her for cuddles and show that they enjoy her company.  Children's care routines are carefully planned to meet the emotional and physical well- being of children. For example, the childminder has a good knowledge of children's

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This provision is good

food preferences and how they like to go to sleep at home. This helps her to provide a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers some information from parents when children first start. However, the information does not focus enough on what children already know and can do.  Sometimes, the childminder does not fully support younger children to understand each other's feelings.

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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

 strengthen systems to gather information from parents about their child's achievements, when children first start  help younger children to develop an even greater understanding of each other's feelings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and jointly evaluated the teaching.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of policies and procedures and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection policies and procedures. She is alert to the potential signs that a child's safety or welfare may be at risk. She knows how to take prompt action in the event of any concerns arising. The childminder accesses training that helps her to support children in her care. For example, she has recently attended training that focuses on communication and language development. She uses the skills she has learnt to identify any gaps in children's progress promptly. She understands how to fully support children's speaking skills further. This has a positive impact on children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children delight in playing outside in the snow. They jump in icy puddles and steadily walk over mounds of snow in the grass. This helps to support their balance and coordination. The childminder follows children's lead well. For example, as children touch the ice, the childminder picks some up and talks to children about how it feels. Children show amazement as the snow starts to melt in her hand. This supports their understanding of why things happen and the natural world. The childminder provides freezer bags filled with gel and plastic numbers, letters and shapes. Children explore the bags with their hands and the childminder talks to them about what they can see. This helps to develop their understanding of early literacy and mathematics. The childminder engages younger children in singing with actions. Children use their hands to copy the movements. This helps to develop their listening and attention skills. The childminder regularly observes and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

assesses children's development. She monitors their progress and shares her findings with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well. For example, when getting ready for outdoor play, two-year-old children persevere at putting their boots and hats on. Overall, the childminder supports children's behaviour well. She reminds them of the house rules and gives them praise for good behaviour. The childminder provides a variety of healthy foods for children, and works well with parents to help children to try new foods, such as a range of fruits and vegetables. This is successful as children actively make healthy choices and ask for fruits and vegetables as a snack. This helps them to develop healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident in their own abilities. They concentrate well during play, in particular during outdoor play. Younger children enjoy taking lids of a variety of containers. They show an understanding of how things work and concentrate well. Two- year-old children are developing good speaking skills. They learn new words rapidly and confidently talk to the childminder. Children are working within the age bands expected for their age and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383500 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1104870 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, 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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