Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 9 March 2018

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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 promotes the safety of children well. She ensures adults are suitably checked before they are allowed to have unsupervised contact with children. The childminder has provided Ofsted with relevant information to help determine the suitability of an assistant that she intends to work with in the future.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. For example, she shares details with parents about their children's day and provides information about her setting. She successfully works with parents with regards to toilet training to help provide consistency for children's care and learning. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder uses information gathered on children's starting points in learning and her clear observations to plan interesting, challenging and engaging learning experiences for children. Children make good progress.  The childminder has developed an effective system of evaluation. She identifies and

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This provision is good

addresses areas of strength and weaknesses in her practice, and makes plans to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed partnerships with other early years provisions that children also attend to help promote children's care and learning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to increase children's awareness of mathematical concepts, such as shape, measurement, weight and similarities.

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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 the partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend to help provide consistency in their learning  extend the opportunities available to help promote children's mathematical understanding to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice and children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback and those spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's house and checked the childminder's procedures to keep children safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes safeguarding training and understands her duty to protect children and to keep them safe from harm. For example, she has a strong knowledge of disqualification by association. The childminder is aware to notify Ofsted of significant changes to her circumstances. She has robust procedures and understands how to implement them if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder assesses the risks within her provision effectively to support children's safety and minimise any potential hazards. She actively seeks feedback from children and parents. This helps her to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of her teaching and improve the levels of achievement for children. For example, she has developed her systems to assess children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately monitors children's development. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years to help identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder encourages children to care for plants. For example, children have opportunities to water plants and talk about how they grow. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she encourages children to think and express their views. Children tell stories about what they are making. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about their local community. She helps them learn to embrace similarities and differences in themselves and others. The childminder encourages children's imaginations well. For instance, they make sandcastles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to grow in confidence in the nurturing environment. She gives them meaningful praise and shares in their joy and achievements. For example, during an activity, the childminder clapped and joined the children when they jumped excitedly, as they fished all the toy ducks from the water. The childminder models her expectations for children's behaviour well. She demonstrates good manners and says 'please' and 'thank you' to the children. Children are polite. The childminder values children as unique individuals and treats them with kindness and respect. She provides children with plenty of opportunities to build on their physical abilities and get lots of fresh air. For example, they are active, freely exercise, and explore and investigate the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and display a deep involvement in their learning. They are learning the skills they need in preparation for school and the future. For example, they listen well, are attentive and show good perseverance. Children develop early literacy skills. For example, they describe the marks they make. They are very confident and independent and always want to have a go. Children are self-motivated and eager to explore and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491976 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1133323 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives within Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care from 7am until 8pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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