Childminder EY467581

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2018 2 April 2014

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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 knows children very well and meets their individual needs with vigour. She provides a well-resourced environment, which allows children to take ownership of their play.  The childminder supports children well with transitions. She has built firm relationships with them and they are well settled. Parents are complimentary about the childminder, praising her nurturing approach and influence on their children's well-being.  The childminder carries out regular observations of children's learning and tracks their progress well. Gaps in learning are quickly identified and acted on, to support children's ongoing development.  The childminder supports children's understanding of positive behaviour from a young age. They learn to share and take turns in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although relationships with parents are positive, the childminder does not fully engage them in shared learning experiences to support their children's development.  Self-evaluation does not fully include areas for raising the quality of outcomes for children or include parents' and children's views.

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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

 strengthen parental relationships to support children's continued learning and development between the setting and home  enhance systems for self-evaluation to include the views of parents and children, and to focus professional development to raise quality even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation used by the childminder, including children's learning journeys and policies, and checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from abuse and neglect. She understands what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare and a clear allegations management procedure. The childminder has kept her knowledge up to date and is clear about local procedures for safeguarding. Children are further protected by the childminder by thorough and regular risk assessments of the environment. The childminder has addressed points raised at her last inspection and has maintained a well-balanced provision. The childminder considers children's transition to school and supports their development and well-being to ensure they are equipped to embrace the move emotionally and physically.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good-quality learning experiences for children. Linking activities to children's interests ensure they are engaged and have an enjoyable time. Children learn early language skills at every opportunity. The childminder repeats noises and sounds made by young children and babies, which encourages interaction. She uses simple repetitive words to encourage language acquisition further. Children enjoy imaginative play, taking items in and out of cupboards in the play kitchen. The childminder has successfully identified schemas and creates opportunities for children to continue their learning through their interests. Holistic treasure baskets help support babies' natural curiosity. The childminder supports this explorative play and offers descriptive words and phrases. Children play with magnetic shapes, sticking them to areas around the home and stacking them together. The childminder supports their early mathematics and discusses

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure in their environment and enjoy being in the company of the childminder. They share a very positive relationship and delight in playing games together, such as hide and seek. They gleefully crawl around the toy kitchen and surprise each other with funny faces. Children begin to learn about healthcare routines. They are taught to wash their hands prior to eating and when they have been to the bathroom. The childminder has a large enclosed garden, which has an array of areas to help support children's physical and imaginative play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display confidence and a growing independence in their play. They freely explore and investigate their surroundings and engage in the activities they choose. Children begin to learn the essential skills needed for future learning and the next stage in their journey, including the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467581 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1102676 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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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