Childminder, Full day care in Manchester

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a wide range of resources, toys and equipment that capture children's interests. Children confidently explore the environment and make choices about what they want to do. They develop good levels of independence. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of children's individual needs. She plans challenging activities and experiences that complement their learning in school. n Children are well settled and happy. They enter the childminder's home with enthusiasm after the school day and benefit from the relaxed, nurturing environment which the childminder skilfully creates. n The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children. She provides children with clear and consistent boundaries and plays alongside them to help them to understand the difference between right and wrong. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder works closely with the nursery and school that children also attend.

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This provision is good

The effective arrangements for sharing information help to promote good levels of consistency and continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children to gain an understanding of diversity and different traditions in the wider community. n The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents when identifying areas for further improvement.

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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 provide a wider range of opportunities to develop children's awareness of their own and others' communities and traditions to help to extend their knowledge and understanding of the wider world n strengthen the process for self-evaluation to consistently include the views of parents to help to identify further areas for improvement and raise the quality of the setting to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children engaging in activities in the indoor and outdoor environment. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as safeguarding policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures she must follow should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. She carries out daily risk assessments and has rigorous security measures in place to ensure children's safety. The childminder is fully committed to her role as an early years practitioner. She makes excellent use of training opportunities to help to continue to enhance her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and knowledgeable. She uses information from observations of children's play to accurately assess their development. The childminder plans activities and experiences based on children's interests, next steps and what they are learning about in school. For example, she teaches children to link letters and sounds and write their name. The childminder completes learning records and shares these with children, parents and teachers. She carefully tracks children's development to ensure that they continue to make the best possible progress. This successfully builds a shared approach to children's achievements. The childminder skilfully supports children to develop good communication and language skills. Children confidently tell the childminder about their school day. For example, they say, 'This morning I played at mums and dads and counted to 20'. Children enjoy engaging in role-play activities. They

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

pretend to be hairdressers and make pies out of dough. This helps them to develop good levels of creativity and imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to do things for themselves, whenever possible. Children are very competent at managing their own self-care needs. For example, they take off their coats and put their belongings away when they come into the setting. Children enjoy a wide range of opportunities to access fresh air and participate in enjoyable exercise. For example, they walk to and from school and access a wide range of resources in the garden. The childminder ensures that children have appropriate clothing, such as wellingtons and warm coats to enable them to access outdoor play in all weathers. This has a positive impact on their health and well-being. Children learn about foods that are good for their bodies. The childminder provides children with a broad variety of nutritious snacks and meals and encourages them to try new foods. She promotes children's personal and social skills effectively. Children follow good hygiene

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

procedures. For example, they wash their hands before sitting down to eat. They are well mannered and demonstrate a kind and helpful attitude towards the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535908 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10059605 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round with the exception of family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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