Childminder EY545107

Inspection date 11 March 2019 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children's laughter and eagerness to explore fills the air of this vibrant setting. Everywhere one looks, children are immersed in deep play and learning. They develop secure friendships and have a strong sense of belonging. They behave well and show genuine care and affection towards one another. n The childminder is an advocate for outdoor learning. She has transformed her garden into an oasis of fun and adventure. Children relish opportunities to help the childminder cook Welsh cakes on the fire pit and become enthralled while searching for bugs. n Children's personal, social and emotional development are given high priority. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling- in period. Children settle very well and are resilient individuals. n Mathematics is taught well. The childminder skilfully uses any given opportunity to introduce number, shape and measurement. Children enjoy counting apples and

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This provision is good

articulately discuss the properties of two-dimensional shapes during their play. n Overall, observation, assessment and planning arrangements are good. The childminder plans an array of fun and interesting activities that keep children interested and motivated to learn. Gaps in learning diminish quickly and all children make good progress. Children exhibit positive dispositions towards their learning and are well prepared for their eventual move on to school. n Children make rapid gains in their communication and language development. The childminder uses expert teaching strategies to introduce new vocabulary and listens to children with genuine interest. Children relish opportunities to experiment with new words while singing, reading and enacting the roles of a shopkeeper. n The childminder has not established highly successful partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to support their progress further.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not regularly extend opportunities for children to develop a positive awareness and understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings where children also attend, to fully support their progress even further n extend opportunities for children to develop a positive awareness of similarities and differences in people and communities around them.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector conducted a joint observation of a teaching and learning activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder's strong leadership and determination to ensure that every child achieves their best progress is truly palpable. Barriers to learning are targeted with great precision and children are provided with an educational programme that allows them to flourish and thrive. The childminder aspires to be outstanding. Self-evaluation is robust and improvement plans are sharply focused. Overall, partnership working is good. Parents are kept informed of their children's developmental progress and attend coffee mornings to discuss the quality of the childminder's setting. The childminder attends a variety of training programmes, which positively impacts on outcomes of children. For example, a course around child development has equipped the childminder with a greater understanding of how to successfully meet children's emotional development through activities that explore children's feelings, self-esteem and confidence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She knows the referral procedure very well and understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good teaching and personalised learning experiences help all children to make good and better progress. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and confidently access all areas of the learning environment. Younger children are fascinated while operating cause-and-effect toys. They show good concentration skills while completing puzzles and giggle with delight while singing. Older children enjoy making creative collages and confidently attempt to write their names. They articulately discuss the geographical make-up of different countries and excitedly share their experiences of going on holiday. Children enjoy listening to stories and show a good understanding of the different sounds that letters represent. They attempt to orally blend and segment challenging words together and do not give up until a task is complete.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children very well about healthy living. Children confidently discuss the importance of washing their hands before snack time and talk about the importance of taking regular exercise. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to make healthy foods and teaches them about the process of planting and growing vegetables. Children have a good understanding about taking appropriate risks and keeping safe during their play. They discuss safety measures to take while playing outdoors and talk about the importance of road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are capable, self-motivated and independent individuals. They make good gains across all areas of learning and are well prepared for their next steps in learning. They are competent mathematicians and skilful communicators. They relish opportunities to read books and become fascinated while enacting roles of fairies and superheroes. They regularly embrace one another with hugs and tend to their own physical needs very well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545107 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10093998 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Didsbury, Manchester. She operates 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised 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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