Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 19 March 2019 Previous inspection date 17 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 understands key strengths and weaknesses of her practice. She knows how to improve and is motivated and keen to develop her service. Reflection and self- evaluation systems are effective. n The childminder offers excellent support for children's communication and language development. She is multilingual and speaks Somali, Arabic, Italian and English. She uses her secure knowledge of language to provide a language-rich environment. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. n The childminder is an attentive teacher. She introduces ideas to help to extend children's learning. Children learn new mathematical skills as the childminder encourages them to count the number of steps on the slide. They relish these challenges and make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder creates an inclusive and diverse setting. Children of all backgrounds

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This provision is good

are welcome and their individual uniqueness is celebrated very well. Children are happy, behave well and share positive relationships with the friendly childminder. n Planned activities do not provide children with sufficient time to freely explore and investigate in their self-chosen play. n The childminder does not consistently make good use of the outdoor environment, in order to build on the learning experiences of children who prefer to play outside.

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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 refine the organisation of planned activities to ensure each child has enough time to freely explore and investigate in their self-chosen play n make greater use of the outdoor environment to build on the learning experiences of children who prefer to play outside.

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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 spoke to parents and took account of their views and comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise and report signs and symptoms of child protection concerns. The childminder effectively promotes children's safety and welfare. She regularly checks that her home is safe and takes steps to minimise risks. For example, safety gates are located at doorways and at the bottom of stairs. This measure helps to keep children safe and contributes to their close supervision. The childminder establishes good relationships with local childminders. Furthermore, she receives regular visits from the local authority quality team. Positive professional relationships help the childminder to gain new ideas and develop her practice. The childminder has the occasional support of an assistant and provides the relevant coaching and guidance to improve his professional practice. Parents comment positively about the service they receive and are kept informed of their children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular written observations of children. Collectively, these observations create a detailed and accurate picture of what children can do. The childminder uses this information effectively. She plans activities specifically tailored to support areas of development that children have not yet achieved. Assessment systems are good and effectively promote children's ongoing development. The childminder is an active participant in children's games. She is a good role model and children closely watch and copy her actions. For instance, children bang a traditional drum slowly, quickly, loudly and quietly. Children listen, follow instructions and develop good physical coordination as the play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to share their ideas and make suggestions during their play. This helps children to feel valued and builds their self-esteem. For instance, children enjoy talking about the intricate details of their drawings with one another. The attentive childminder listens and responds to children's comments. Children are lavished with plenty of praise and encouragement for their efforts. This helps to reinforce children's positive sense of self-worth. Overall, the childminder promotes children's independence very well. She encourages them to tend to their own physical needs and allows them time to practise feeding themselves yoghurt at lunchtime. Children show delight as they succeed and finish all their food. Children are independent, self-assured and confident.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Outcomes for children are well promoted through effective teaching and quality learning experiences. Children are physically confident. They practise physical skills as they kick and chase balls. Children demonstrate secure coordination as they run at speed and navigate obstacles. Children show an interest in books. This motivation creates a positive foundation for early literacy skills. Children hold books, listen to stories and give meaning to illustrations. Children develop excellent communication skills. They have a broad vocabulary and understand instructions with ease. Children are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441291 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10083398 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 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Whalley Range area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has the occasional support from an 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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