Childminder in Manchester

Childminder report 15 Nepaul Road, MANCHESTER M9 4EA

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Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder plans and provides children with a good range of activities that supports their interests, promotes the next steps in their development and enables them to make good progress. n Parents are delighted with the high quality and level of care their children receive. They particularly like the homely and safe environment the childminder has created for the children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to accurately assess children's current stages of development. She effectively gathers information from parents to contribute to her assessments about children's initial starting points. n The childminder extends children's language through her positive teaching. For example, she provides ongoing narration, asks open questions, suggests new words and provides sufficient time for children to think and respond. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, become confident communicators.

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The provision is good

n Relationships between children and the childminder are extremely strong. Children are very confident around the childminder and talk to her in detail about a range of different topics. The childminder knows the children's individual personalities and ensures that she attends to their well-being. For example, she recognises when the children become tired and hungry and in need of comfort.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet fully reflected on ways to broaden and develop the current programme of professional development to help advance her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 consider how to develop a broader and more focused programme of professional development that helps raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and other issues that may affect children in her care. The procedures for reporting any concerns are clear and the childminder understands her responsibilities for managing allegations. She has a good knowledge of first aid and completes regular risk assessments to minimise hazards. The childminder monitors children's learning with detail. She uses the information from assessments to identify what children need to learn next and completes individual learning plans for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder identifies and acts quickly to address any early gaps in the children's development. She shares strategies with parents to help them continue children's learning at home. For example, she has given parents leaflets about story time events at the local library to help support their children's learning and encourage their love of books and reading. Children develop their creative skills, carefully selecting collage materials to glue and stick on their pictures. They learn new skills to enhance their small-muscle control as the childminder teaches them to use scissors safely. Children learn to play cooperatively. For example, they share the pieces of train track to make bridges and count how many trains they have got.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop very secure attachments with the childminder. She values the information parents provide when children start to help them settle quickly. The childminder is an excellent role model. She has an exceptionally calming nature and children respond well to the rules and gentle reminders she provides to support their behaviour. The childminder provides a healthy nutritious diet for the children. She encourages their independence skills as they set the table for lunch and wash their hands. Children are active outdoors every day and benefit from fresh air and exercise all year round. They enjoy frequent trips to the local parks where the childminder provides wonderful opportunities for them to develop their physical skills. Sensitive and meaningful praise ensures children feel very good about themselves and are encouraged to 'have a go' at all activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning. They are well prepared for their next stages of learning and the move to school. Children show an interest in numbers and simple mathematical concepts. For example, they count the coloured bricks as they build houses and compare the sizes of the oranges and tangerines at snack time. Children are developing into enthusiastic learners who are keen to join in with activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364642 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064795 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives on the outskirts of Manchester. She operates on weekdays from 8am to 6pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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