Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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

 Children are inquisitive, remain continually busy and enjoy their play.  The childminder creates a warm, welcoming family home. Children are happy and emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder is highly attentive to children's individual needs. For instance, when children become tired they are provided with a comfortable, warm, safe space to rest. This contributes to children's good health and emotional welfare.  Children are provided with plenty of genuine praise and encouragement as they play. This contributes to their good level of self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not complete detailed assessments or fully plan activities that challenge children's learning.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents relating to children's abilities and skills when they first start attending to promote tailored teaching and learning opportunities immediately.

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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

 enhance assessment procedures to clearly understand where children are in their development and plan challenging activities to support their ongoing learning  extend information gathering from parents when children first start attending to understand what they can already do and know to support future development right from the very beginning.

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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.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a safeguarding policy for her reference if a child protection concern is identified. She understands how to recognise and report child protection concerns. This helps to promote children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates motivation to improve. She has built positive relationships with other professionals, such as local authority quality advisors, to help develop her practice. The childminder informally discusses children's daily experiences with parents. Regular communication contributes to a joined-up approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of resources and activities to enthuse and engage children. Children remain occupied and motivated. For instance, they enjoy building with bricks. They develop physical coordination and concentration as they create large towers. Children are provided with ample opportunities to communicate and converse with each other. Children confidently ask questions and assert their ideas and opinions. Children's language and speech is developing well. The childminder engages in a range of techniques to extend children's speech. For instance, she asks questions and provides ongoing narration throughout children's play. Children are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with many opportunities to make choices and complete tasks for themselves. For instance, during mealtimes children are encouraged help prepare nutritious snacks. Children pour their own drinks and feed themselves. Children are independent, confident and self-assured. The childminder manages behaviour fairly and expectations are very clear. Children are respectful and behave well. Hygiene routines, such as handwashing prior to meals, are well observed. This contributes to children's good health. The childminder manages behaviour in a fair manner. Children are respectful and cooperate well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress from their starting points. They obtain a range of skills in preparation for school. For instance, children are confident communicators and are motivated to learn. Children are happy and independently complete tasks for themselves. Children are sociable and enjoy learning new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496307 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1044867 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and 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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