Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 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 plans exciting activities to support children's interests and their next steps in learning. Children are making good progress from the time they start at the setting.  Children form a secure bond with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children good behaviour. They show kindness, use polite manners and learn to share toys and resources with each other.  Partnerships with parents are successful. The childminder shares regular information with parents about their child's daily activities and progress. She provides them with good ideas to support their child's development at home.  The childminder provides a relaxed and welcoming environment for children to develop a good sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully extend opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to enhance their conversational skills even further.  The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to develop a much deeper and wider awareness of diversity.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to extend their conversational skills even further  extend the range of opportunities for children to gain a wider understanding of diversity.

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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 discussed activities with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children attentively and ensures they play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder reflects on her practice well and includes the views of children and parents when making changes. For example, she has developed a new, inviting and well-resourced play area. The childminder shows dedication to her professional development. For example, she has recently completed a course to support children's speech and language skills. Parents positively comment that their children have gained more confidence during their time with the childminder. They praise the childminder's caring and professional approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have plenty of fun in their learning. The childminder joins in with their play, encourages their ideas and sparks their curiosity. For example, children use their favourite story and imagination as they enact a caterpillar's journey to become a butterfly. The childminder models language and names the different foods the caterpillar eats. She supports children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, they count everyday objects, compare the size and shape of fruit and talk about containers being full and empty. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For example, children make vigorous movements to make interesting patterns and shapes with ribbons. Furthermore, she provides regular opportunities for outings to playgroups and local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers quality information about children and ensures she meets their individual needs. She supports their emotional development and helps them to settle quickly. She provides attentive support for all children and enthusiastically keeps them engaged and motivated to learn. Children gain good social skills and learn to manage small responsibilities, such as tidying up after their play. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. For example, she teaches them about good hygiene and provides a variety of nutritious and healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They show good levels of concentration and persevere with challenging activities until they achieve success. Children develop important skills for their future learning, including school. For example, they gain independence in simple self-care tasks appropriate for their age. They make individual choices and develop good self-confidence. Children use their thinking skills to solve problems. For example, they share ideas and discuss alternate ways to move a ball down a wooden construction, such as changing the position of the blocks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498791 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1042172 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, except 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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