Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 24 June 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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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant regularly share ideas, which enable them to provide consistent learning and support to children. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The support in place for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Close liaison with external professionals and parents ensure intervention plans are highly successful and gaps in learning close quickly. n The childminder is well organised. Her records and documentation are thorough and underpin her good practice, helping to promote children's good health, safety and welfare. n Parental partnerships are rooted in respect and trust. The childminder ascertains detailed learning information from parents and uses this very well to offer a personalised learning programme for children from the outset. n The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and

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This provision is good

language skills. She uses good teaching techniques, such as sign language and singing, to help children communicate in a way that is age and developmentally appropriate. Children are competent and confident communicators. n Children have limited opportunities to develop their early reading skills. n Sometimes the childminder does not recognise when to give children more time to follow through their own ideas and solve problems for themselves during their play.

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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 more opportunities to support children's early reading skills n extend opportunities for children to independently problem solve and find out about how and why things work.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and other professionals through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including some policies and procedures. n The inspector observed adult and child interactions during play and routine activities. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. The childminder supports her assistant well, she includes her in the assessment process and they evaluate their development plan together. This supports the assistant to be able to plan meaningful activities for the children. The childminder and her assistant complete training relevant to their daily roles and to support children further in their future learning. Recent training has increased their understanding of how to further enhance children's communication skills. The childminder has created a homely, inviting environment where children are able to make choices about their play. The childminder makes clear assessments of children's development. She reviews children's progress over time to help her identify any gaps in their learning and provides appropriate support to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents are encouraged to share information about what their child can do when they start. The childminder and her assistant use this information as a starting point to help make assessments of how children are progressing in their care. They make regular observations of the children to assess their ongoing development accurately and to identify ways that they can support their learning. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with the children. For example, she challenges them to measure hair lengths using bricks. She skillfully introduces mathematical concepts to support the children's understanding of size and shape. Parents report that they are well informed about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive and are very well cared for. They show that they feel very safe and are happy with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder prepares highly nutritious meals for the children and actively promotes their good health. Children enjoy regular outings and have a wealth of opportunities to support their physical skills and well-being. For example, they visit the local parks, playgroups and enjoy running around the large, open field. Children have plenty of opportunities to be independent, for example, as they access self-chosen resources and lead their own play. Children clearly understand the childminder's rules and behave well. They are kind and thoughtful to each other and tidy the toys away as soon as they are asked.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with SEND, are making good progress and are developing good skills to help prepare them for their future learning, such as when they go to school. Children thoroughly enjoy playing imaginatively as they drive cars through small towns and play cafes with the play people. They become independent learners and learn to manage their personal needs very well. For example, they can put on their coats and shoes when going out to play. Children develop good social skills and enjoy playing with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428999 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10067287 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Wythenshawe. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with one assistant.

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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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