Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 8 January 2015

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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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her provision well. Recent changes to equipment and resources promote children's interests in horses. n The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare well. She teaches children about road safety when walking in the street and talks to them about waiting for her signal before crossing the road. n The childminder effectively shares information with parents about children's learning daily and what children need to learn next. This helps them to know their children's levels of learning. n Children are confident communicators. The childminder supports their communication and language development well. For example, she takes turns in conversations. The childminder gives children plenty of time to respond to the good range of questions she asks them and values their comments. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, she takes them to local parks. Children say that they go on

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The provision is good

'swings, the slide and climbing frame'. This helps children to develop their physical skills. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children confidently count to 20. The childminder models counting beyond 20 and children copy her. This helps children to develop their mathematical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's prior learning when they first start. n The childminder does not consistently use professional development opportunities to raise her practice and outcomes for children to the highest levels.

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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 gather more information about children's prior learning from parents when children first start, to help to plan more precisely for their learning from the outset and to help children to develop at the highest level n focus on professional development more sharply to enhance knowledge and teaching and to help children make outstanding progress in their learning.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder puts the safety of children a high priority. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and where to report concerns regarding children's safety and welfare. The childminder has measures to ensure that children leave her care with an appropriate adult. She shares information about children's abilities with school staff when they move on. Children go with the childminder when she takes older children to the school. They make relationships with older children so they know children when they attend the same school. The childminder gathers information about what children are learning in pre-schools they attend. She works in partnership with staff to promote the same aspects of children's learning. This promotes consistency in supporting children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning. Children make good progress, are motivated to learn and become quickly engaged. The childminder observes and monitors children's learning and uses this to plan for their good progress. She provides opportunities for children to develop their creative skills and to use different materials. Children use egg cartons and material to make a jewellery box for their parents. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about how to care for the environment. She talks to them about how to recycle different materials. Children demonstrate good problem-solving skills. The childminder talks to them about, which puzzle piece to use first to help them when they start to complete a puzzle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of their own and others' cultures. Children behave well. The childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement and promotes the use of good manners. The childminder works with parents to help them to manage their children's behaviour at home. The childminder offers settling-in sessions to help children get to know the childminder and for the childminder to get to know children and parents, when they first start. Children demonstrate a good relationship with the childminder and show that they are emotionally secure. They select resources independently in their play, giving them choices that promote their interests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are excited to learn and enjoy the interaction they have with the childminder. They are confident communicators, demonstrate good listening skills and follow instructions. They talk about family members and play games with the childminder where they match pictures and recall from memory. They learn about rules, such as taking turns. Children learn skills for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243457 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10059862 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Syston. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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