Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2018 7 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 has created secure links with other professionals within the community. He engages well with the local authority and actively seeks advice, support and guidance on ways he can improve his service further.  The childminder plans well for children's future learning and there is good-quality, accessible resources that allow children to follow their own play ideas. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works well with parents. He encourages their involvement in their child's learning. For example, he has set up a daily dairy for parents to share photographs and observations from home. This helps to complement children's good learning further.  The childminder and his co-childminder provide children with good opportunities to develop their understanding of similarities and differences in their lives and those of others. For example, children visit local places of interest and take part in exploring

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully reflected on ways to broaden and develop the current programme of professional development, to help to advance his teaching skills to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always fully support children's engagement and help them to remain focused.

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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 a broader and more focused programme of professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  support children more effectively to be fully engaged and focused on their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and sampled children's learning records.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder and discussed his self- evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended recent safeguarding training. He has good knowledge of the procedures to follow should he be concerned about a child's welfare and safety. There are good systems in place to help protect children from harm. For example, the childminder has risk assessed his home and considers the potential risks to children on outings. The childminder reflects well on his service and takes into consideration the views of his co-childminder and parents. He seeks opportunities to increase his knowledge and skills. For example, he regularly completes first-aid refresher training online. This helps him to become more confident in dealing with accidents and emergencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to accurately assess children's learning when they first start. He uses effective tracking systems to monitor children's progress and swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. Activities are well matched to children's interests and abilities. Children thoroughly enjoy singing songs and listening to familiar nursery rhymes. They develop control and coordination as they move their whole bodies to music. The childminder builds on aspects of children's literacy development. For example, he encourages children to remember the actions and words to songs. Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder provides children with opportunities to hear and speak in their home languages as they develop their skills in English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, comfortable and well settled. They demonstrate a secure sense of belonging and enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. This is clear in the way children seek the childminder out to include him in their games and activities. Children confidently overcome challenges as they arise. For example, they persevere as they peel their own fruit at snack time. The childminder helps to foster children's confidence and self-esteem. For instance, he sends home certificates to celebrate children's successes with parents. Children feel a real sense of pride in their achievements and they develop a positive attitude to learning new skills. The childminder is a positive role model for children's behaviour. Children learn how to cooperate and share with others and their behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Young children are nurtured and well cared for. They develop the confidence to explore the environment and enjoy becoming involved in activities they have chosen. Older children show a desire to learn new skills. For example, they are beginning to link sounds to the letters they represent. Children of all ages develop skills in preparation for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278609 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1104168 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Rusholme, Manchester. He operates all year round, from 7am until 10pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-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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