Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 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 regularly evaluates her service and seeks the views of parents to ensure her service meets children's individual needs. She has identified key strengths and areas of development for the future.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's developmental needs and plans a range of activities that supports them to acquire new skills.  Parent partnerships are good. Information is regularly shared with parents about children's care needs; this helps to provide children with consistency of care. Parents are very complimentary about the care that children receive from the childminder.  Children form close attachments with the childminder. They invite her to join in with their play and enjoy the praise they receive. Children's behaviour is very good.  Partnerships with other professionals are effective. The childminder has made links with local schools and regularly communicates with teachers.

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world through imaginative experiences. Children visit a local soft-play centre and then choose their lunch from the menu at the cafe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder attends all statutory training but does not explore a wider range of opportunities to promote her continued professional development.  Detailed information about children's development is not consistently gained from parents when children first start.

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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

 expand professional development opportunities to develop current knowledge to an even higher level  seek more detailed information from parents about children's development when they initially start to help identify starting points more quickly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, risk assessments and processes of self-evaluation.  The inspector gathered the views of parents through written documentation.  The inspector had a tour of the setting, inside and outside with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of who she must inform should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about keeping children safe. For example, she completes risk assessments and checks the identification of all visitors. The childminder works with an assistant and they regularly meet to evaluate their service and discuss their practice. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. She tracks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. If gaps are identified she plans activities which support children to develop their skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play to determine their developmental stage. She offers a range of activities which supports children in their learning and development. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She repeats key words to help children's understanding and asks children questions which prompt their thinking skills. The childminder promotes children's investigative skills. For example, children enjoy mixing different paint colours to make new colours. Children are encouraged to access resources independently and are fully engaged in play. Regular information is shared with parents through daily discussion and invites to parents' evenings where parents can discuss their child's achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm and family-orientated environment where children are very much viewed as part of the family. Children settle well and she understands children's individual care needs. The childminder regularly asks children if they would like a drink and praises children as they wash their hands before eating a snack. She is a good role model for children and encourages them to share resources and take turns. Children listen carefully and enjoy being part of routines, such as tidying up before going outside to the garden. The childminder has recently loaned a large allotment space where children grow fresh vegetables to take home. This is part of a wider agenda to encourage children to eat well, try new foods and understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children's welfare and well-being are supported very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in their learning and development. Children make their own choices from resources, enjoy exploring the environment around them and are active learners. Children make their needs known and play cooperatively with one another. They are well prepared with the key skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499569 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1050697 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 and lives in Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant.

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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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