Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully met the action and recommendations that were raised. For example, she has improved her procedures to notify Ofsted of any changes to the people living or working on the premises. n The experienced childminder is skilled at following children's lead and teaching them through their play. She has a good knowledge of their interests and uses this to enhance their play. Young children engage for extended lengths of time. n Children benefit from having access to a well-resourced, stimulating learning environment. They confidently explore and learn to make independent choices in their play. n Children have established strong bonds with the childminder. She is kind, caring and sensitive to children's emotional needs. Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder obtains information from parents about children's prior learning and

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The provision is good

achievements on entry. She regularly shares children's learning journals with them and provides them with ideas of ways they can support their child's learning at home. This helps to promote an all-round collaborative approach to children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not considered further ways to extend professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently involve parents in identifying future improvements in her provision.

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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

n extend the opportunities for professional development to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level n refine the system for self-evaluation and gather more information from parents to further improve the service offered to children and their families.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, a register of attendance and accident records. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at the evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has strong knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact to share any concerns she may have. Furthermore, the childminder is aware of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. The childminder makes thorough checks of the premises each day and identifies and removes any hazards to help provide a safe environment. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe and supervises them appropriately. The childminder keeps suitable documentation relating to accidents and medication and comprehensive policies are in place. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to monitor the work of her assistant, to help ensure they follow consistent childcare practice. Overall, partnerships with parents are well established. Parents comment they are extremely happy with the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

caring environment that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress and activities. She uses this information to plan next steps and help them to make good progress in each area of learning. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well. She engages in meaningful conversations with them and introduces new words. This helps to promote their listening, understanding and speaking skills. Children explore a range of books to help encourage their interest in written words. Older children have many opportunities to develop their understanding of size, shape and number through everyday activities. The childminder teaches children about other people and places in the world around them. She takes children to local toddler groups where they socialise and get to know other children of similar ages which provides them with good opportunities to develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They behave well and develop strong relationships with her and other members of her family. The childminder recognises children's emotional needs, particularly if they are tired or feeling upset. She talks gently to children, offering comfort and reassurance. Children's independence is promoted well, for example, children select what they want to play with. The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they have daily opportunities to access fresh air and to be physically active. Children are provided with a variety of healthy meals. The childminder promotes hygiene practices, such as handwashing, and encourages older children to be independent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and work in the stages of development typical for their age. Children show enthusiasm in their learning and are keen to participate in activities with the childminder. They develop their control over small tools during activities to support their development of early writing skills. Children show confidence in their own ability and thrive on the consistent praise they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431155 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10077346 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bradford. She provides care from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder works with an assistant occasionally.

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Registers

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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Registers

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