Childminder EY549283

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

 The childminder works effectively with his co-childminder. They share ideas, identify priorities for improvement and work harmoniously as a team. For example, the childminders have worked incredibly hard to make their home into a child-focused and simulating environment that children thoroughly enjoy.  All children, especially babies, form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder is nurturing in his approach and his soothing voice helps babies feel settled and assured.  The childminder has embraced training opportunities and the support from his co- childminder to help him develop his teaching skills. He plans activities that meet the needs of individual children and his enthusiasm captivates their interests. As a result, children are eager to learn and develop a ‘can do’ attitude.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder accurately observes what children know and can do, and he plans meaningful activities that

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has forged strong links with some local schools that children move on to, he has not developed links with other schools. As a result, some children are not offered the same transitional experiences.  The procedures for recording medication administered to children are not robust. The childminder does not always seek clear written consent from parents, which poses an element of risk to children’s safety.

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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

 seek parents' written consent before any medication is administered to their child. 20/06/2018

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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

 enhance children’s transitions into school, for example, by developing effective communication links with all schools that children move on to.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's progress and development.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises, including the gardens.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector considered how the childminder works in partnership with his co- childminder, parents and others.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including accident and medication records, and child protection policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is accurate in his self-evaluation. His priorities for improvement are to develop his written observations, which he has identified as an area he needs to develop. The childminder is ably supported by his co-childminder who currently takes the lead for recording observations. Since registration, the childminder has made significant improvements to the learning environment. He has erected an outdoor canopy, which protects children from the sun and enables them to play outdoors in all weathers. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to identify the possible signs of abuse. He also follows the correct procedures when making a referral to statutory agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans exciting activities that ignite children’s interests. For example, as the childminder introduces the African land snails to children, they gasp in awe. The childminder skilfully engages children in discussions about the texture of the snails’ habitat, which extends their vocabulary. Children show concern as they handle the snails with great care and watch closely as the snails retreat into their shells. Children who are a little apprehensive about ‘creepy crawlies’ are fully included. The childminder places a snail in the mini-beast viewing container, which means children can look at the snail from a safe distance. Children’s learning is enhanced further as they take part in lots of stimulating activities that build on their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and his co-childminder ensure that all areas of the home are clean, which promotes children’s good health. They also adopt a no-shoes policy so that babies can crawl safety. Toddlers and older children develop good levels of independence. They help to tidy toys away, without prompting, and during mealtimes they use cutlery with increasing skill. Children are well behaved and show consideration to their friends as they take turns and share resources. For example, children take turns filling their tubs with water from the drain pipe. At other times, they can sit and relax on the ‘buddy bench’ and chat to their friends. The childminder is qualified to administer first aid, which ensures children’s safety in the event of an accident. However, children’s safety is not fully assured because the childminder does not consistently obtain written consent before medication is administered, which is a legal requirement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent learners. There are no discernible differences between the progress of boys and girls. The childminder and his co-childminder create an environment where language is valued. As a result, all children, including children who are bi-lingual, actively take part in conversations. Children in receipt of additional funding make progress that is typical for their age. Overall, children are fully prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder works in partnership with some local schools that children attend, which promotes continuity in children’s learning. However, links with other schools that children move on to have not been established, which hinders the effectiveness of transitions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549283 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1136920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 2017 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 his wife, 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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Telephone number

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