Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 form strong attachments with the childminder and her co-childminder, which gives them a good sense of belonging.  The childminder works effectively to promote equality of opportunity. She helps children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder respects all children and their families regardless of their individual differences.  Children benefit from rich and stimulating activities that support their learning and progress. They embark on lots of outings to places of interest, such as woodland walks and trips to the water park. These experiences enhance children’s awareness of the wider world.  The childminder strives to make continuous improvements in her practice. She works closely with her co-childminder and she has good systems for sharing her skills. Consequently, children benefit from the childminders' joint working and expertise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The procedures for administering medication to children are not consistently applied. Some medication records are not signed by parents, which is a legal requirement.  There are fewer opportunities for pre-children to develop their writing skills in preparation for school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain clear written consent from parents before medication is administered to their children. 22/06/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 broaden opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills, for example, by working in partnership with feeder schools.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children’s learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including medication records and information about children’s dietary needs.  The inspector took into account the views of one parent, which was provided by letter.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supervises children at all times, both indoors and on outings, which ensures their safety. The childminder has kept her knowledge of child protection up to date through relevant training. As a result, she is fully aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The childminder successfully involves parents in their children's learning. She works closely with parents to help children manage their feelings and to understand appropriate behaviour. Consequently, children are well behaved and courteous to others. Parents are kept abreast of the child’s day via verbal updates and text messages, which they thoroughly appreciate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good systems for checking children’s progress. Emerging gaps, such as concerns with children’s communication and language, are addressed swiftly. All children, including those in receipt of educational funding, make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn. She observes children closely and plans meaningful activities that help children become confident learners. For example, children eagerly explore a wide range of materials, such as coloured sand, tweezers and water beads, which fuels their curiosity. They notice changes as they mix the red and blue sand with water to make a purple paste. Children use tweezers with precision, which strengthens their finger muscles. They pick up the water beads and place them carefully into different sized containers, which supports their mathematical development. Overall, children display high levels of engagement, which

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps them to develop a positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a suitable range of healthy meals and snacks, which helps them to understand about healthy choices. The childminders work closely with parents and a nutritionist when introducing new foods to children who have an intolerance, which ensures their good health. However, children’s health is not assured at all times because the procedures for administering medication are not consistently implemented. Children display high levels of confidence and make good relationships with their friends. Children benefit from lots of opportunities to talk about their feelings. They also learn about their facial features and expressions, for example, as they paint self-portraits using mirrors. This generates lots of discussions on differences and similarities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from an abundance of learning experiences that equip them well for their future learning. They are proficient with their self-help skills, follow instructions and show high levels of concentration during activities. The childminder has made good links with local schools. She seeks ideas from teachers and borrows resources, such as African land snails, which she uses to extend children’s learning. The childminder helps children to develop their early mathematical skills, for example, by introducing 3D shapes. However, less emphasis is placed on helping pre-school children practise their writing skills in preparation for their transition into school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500518 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1136918 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 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 the Wythenshawe area of Manchester. The childminding operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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