Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 18 June 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy and share highly supportive relationships with the childminder. They are confident and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Children are very settled and their emotional security is exceptionally well supported.  The childminder knows children very well. She assesses their development and plans next steps to help them make good progress in their individual learning.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge effectively to create a stimulating learning environment that captures children's interests. Children are enthusiastic as they move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas, making independent choices about their play.  Partnership working with parents is strong. This helps to create a shared approach to promoting children's learning and their individual care routines. The childminder shares information with teachers to help provide continuity for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a positive role model. She promotes the good manners and sets high expectations of all children. Children play cooperatively and are very well behaved.  The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to her role. She reflects on ways to enhance her provision and has plans in place to drive forward continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during group activities the childminder does not always take account of the different stages of development of children taking part, to fully engage younger children and maximise their learning.

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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

 ensure that all children receive high levels of challenge, matched to their level of development, to maximise their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector went on a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, children and a parent during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning records, parents' written comments, safeguarding procedures and training records.  The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living or working in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very secure knowledge of signs and symptoms of potential abuse. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to support children's welfare and is confident to follow the correct procedures in the event of a concern. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children by using effective risk assessment to minimise potential hazards. She monitors children's learning and plans activities to help close gaps in individual development quickly. The childminder continues to enhance her own professional development by attending regular training. This has a positive impact on supporting children's learning and fostering their well-being. Parents' comments are extremely positive about the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities that children are eager to join in with. She makes learning fun and interesting. Children are well motivated and enjoy trying out their own ideas. They eagerly count backwards and use their imagination as they prepare their rocket for blast off. The childminder plays alongside children, asks questions and models new actions for them to copy. This helps to support their thinking and problem- solving skills. Children enjoy investigating samples of coloured dry and damp sand. They explore which will sprinkle through a sieve and create patterns. The childminder talks about what is happening and provides new vocabulary. This contributes to supporting children's language development. The childminder encourages children to recognise shapes and colours. Children recall familiar stories from memory and enjoy retelling them to younger peers. This helps to promote their literacy skills and confidence in group

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder supports children's independence and their self-care skills extremely well. She uses praise and encouragement to help promote young children's resilience. For example, they persist in the task of putting on their own coat prior to going outdoors. Children take appropriate risk in their play as they ride scooters and climb confidently on outdoor play equipment. This daily exercise in the fresh air contributes to promoting their physical development and their well-being. Children enjoy snacks of fresh fruit and healthy meals. They willingly take turns with resources and help their friends. Children are proud and confident to sing songs in their own home language. This helps to promote children's awareness of diversity and to celebrate their unique qualities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress in their learning. They are becoming confident, independent learners and their social skills are well fostered. Children listen carefully to the childminder and follow her instructions. They are learning to recognise familiar letters and numerals. Children enjoy outings into the local community to help to widen their experiences. They are gaining knowledge and skills that will help them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500267 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1091044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Higher Blackley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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