Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 is passionate about working with children. She is keen to deliver a high-quality practice. The childminder has good knowledge of her strengths and areas to develop. Her motivation to excel drives ongoing improvements.  The childminder understands how young children learn. She uses this good knowledge to provide high-quality teaching, interactions and activities. The childminder is a skilful teacher and children make good progress.  The childminder is nurturing and gentle. Children are happy, relaxed and content in her company. Children regularly laugh and sing, demonstrating their enjoyment and fulfilment in the childminder's care. Children are emotionally secure.  The childminder builds strong links with teachers from local schools. She regularly exchanges information with them regarding children's learning. Teaching topics and strategies are linked to those delivered elsewhere. Children who attend more than one

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This provision is good

setting receive complementary learning opportunities to promote their good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Learning opportunities and activities provided for children indoors are plentiful. However, this is not fully extended to the outdoor environment. This prevents those children who prefer to learn outdoors from making even better progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children make healthy choices during mealtimes and fully develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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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

 extend learning opportunities in the outdoor environment and fully support those children who prefer to learn outdoors to make the best possible progress  enhance opportunities for children to make healthy choices during mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 used to support the childminder's practice.  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 clear knowledge of appropriate actions to take to report child protection concerns, if these are identified. Children play and learn in a safe and secure setting. The childminder completes daily safety checks of her home and implements rigorous risk assessments. The childminder has recently completed training associated with speech and language. This impacts positively on the quality of teaching. Furthermore, the childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to ongoing professional development to build on her good skills further. Detailed tracking of children's progress is undertaken. This helps to support ongoing development through tailored teaching. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment positively about the trusting relationships they share with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching to support children's language and speech is consistently good. The childminder provides clear instructions and discusses activities with children. She introduces new words, allows time for children to think and listens carefully to their responses. Children are confident communicators. Observation and assessment procedures are well established. The childminder routinely completes observations of children's abilities and plans interesting activities to support future learning. For instance, children explore a variety of media and materials as they create pictures with textured resources. Children develop physical coordination, social cooperation and concentration during the age-appropriate tasks and exciting activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive. She listens carefully to children's comments, ideas and thoughts. This helps children feel valued and have a strong sense of self-worth. For instance, children express a desire to play outdoors. The childminder immediately responds to this request and amends plans to accommodate outdoor play. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, either in the childminder's large garden or trips within the local community. Children exert themselves as they run outdoors. This contributes to their good health. Children enjoy freedom and independence. They confidently navigate their way around the childminder's home and select toys they wish to play with. Children are inquisitive, responsible and independent. Children behave well. The childminder provides clear expectations and boundaries for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children develop good social skills and children of different ages learn to play together. Children are respectful and kind. For instance, they show empathy for others' feelings as they share their food and toys with friends. They enjoy their learning and are eager to try new tasks. Children develop a range of key skills that prepares them for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498913 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1049926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 7am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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