Childminder EY500815

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 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 monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they make good progress. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next and plan appropriate, challenging activities.  The childminder is bubbly, enthusiastic and fun. She gets deeply involved in the children's play. She consistently gives plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to build children's self-esteem effectively.  The childminder consistently encourages children to talk, rephrasing what they say and supporting them to engage in meaningful conversation. This helps to further develop their communication skills.  Positive partnerships with parents have been formed. The childminder regularly keeps parents informed of the progress that children make through discussion and in-depth progress summaries. She encourages parents to share learning that has happened at home. This regular communication helps to support continuity. Parents are

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This provision is good

complimentary about the care and teaching their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children time to explore the resources themselves before she offers ideas and suggestions to direct their play.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements in her practice.

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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

 give children more time to explore resources and lead their own play  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development so that high-quality practice is consistently improved upon.

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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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback they provided.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses risks in the environment as well as during regular outings in the community. She supports children to have a good awareness of keeping themselves safe throughout their daily routines, play and discussions. For example, when engaged in pretend play of making cups of tea, the childminder reinforces children's understanding of the potential risks of hot drinks. She has attended designated lead child protection training. This has helped her to have a good understanding of how to be alert to possible signs that indicate concerns about a child's welfare. Overall, the childminder reflects upon her practice to make changes that improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop key skills in preparation for their future learning and the move on to school. The childminder plans activities that incorporate different skills that children need to be ready for school. For example, children delight in playing a flashcard game that asks them to carry out certain tasks, such as a certain number of jumps, pretending to be a cat and singing a favourite song. Through their play children learn to follow instructions, count and develop confidence. The childminder supports children's literacy skills. She encourages children to practise writing their name and offers opportunities to write through their play, such as recording information when taking part in role play and pretending to be doctors. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their imaginative skills and they spend time making meals in the outdoor kitchen and then pretend to turn it into a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn how to socialise and make new friendships through their play. For example, they take turns in using a puppet to act out conversations which will help them to help build friendships with new children in school. Children play football and practise their throwing skills through a game of skittles. They spend time in the garden on the trampoline and seesaw as well as visiting places in the community, such as the park. This helps to develop their physical skills effectively. The childminder supports children to understand her expectations and they behave well. They are supported to develop independence, learn how to share and take turns with others in a welcoming and homely environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and have formed secure attachments with the childminder. They develop a good understanding of mathematics and consistently count, collect a range of objects that is the same colour and discus size through their play. They develop a good understanding of tidying up after their play and do this independently. They make good progress in their learning and development, are motivated and have fun.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500815 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1053469 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Gorton area of Manchester. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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