Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 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 attends training to continue to develop her own knowledge and skills. This supports her to be confident in how to keep children safe and promote positive outcomes.  The childminder makes good use of outings to extend children's experiences and to offer a wider range of learning opportunities. Children gain a good understanding of the world. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle through encouraging children to be physically active, for example, by climbing over tyres at the play centre and walking to the beach and the library.  The childminder provides patient support and encouragement so that children become proficient in self-care skills, such as fastening their coats and putting on shoes. She gives children time to work things out for themselves.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She offers very flexible care to meet the different needs of families. The childminder keeps parents well informed

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This provision is good

about their children's development. She offers guidance on ways to continue their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly share detailed information about children's achievements with other settings they attend, to promote continuity of care fully.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively to identify specific priorities for improvement that will make the most difference to the children and families who attend her setting.

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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 partnerships with other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in children's care and learning  use self-evaluation to identify precise areas for development and set out clear plans to further improve practice in these areas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector spoke to 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge by completing training and she is aware of wider child protection issues. She recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and understands the procedures to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child or the behaviour of an adult. The childminder reflects on changes she has made to her practice and the impact these have had on children. For example, she has supported older children to respect each other's points of view. Children now confidently talk about their ideas and listen carefully to one another. Following recent training, she now asks more thought-provoking questions to promote children's thinking skills. The childminder ensures that her assistant's skills and knowledge remain up to date by completing essential training. She monitors his work effectively to ensure he understands his role well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with parents to gain information about their children before they start at the setting. This helps her to understand and value the children's backgrounds and previous experiences. She observes children carefully to identify how to meet their needs in an effective way. She tracks children's progress, identifies gaps in learning and plans activities to ensure children catch up with their peers. Children enjoy regular outings. During a trip to the library the childminder encouraged children to spot different colours and to count cars. She points out signs that spring is coming and involves children in practising different road safety skills. She follows children's interests and shares stories they have chosen, pointing to the print as she reads and turning pages one by one to show children how to use a book correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure in the childminder's care. Parents comment that they are happy with the care their children receive and their children are happy. Children's behaviour is good. They respond positively to instructions and to warm praise from the childminder. Children are able to make choices about which activities they would like to do. This helps them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children about healthy foods and treats. She promotes good hygiene through regular handwashing. Children learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy singing rhymes with the childminder and to themselves when playing. Children show determination when trying to solve problems, such as balancing different shapes. They draw carefully with large chalks, which helps to develop their grip ready for writing. Children develop good independence skills as they use a knife to cut cucumber skilfully while they help to prepare a salad for lunch. Children are gaining the skills they need to support their future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489942 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1029905 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 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 2015 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She offers overnight care.

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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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