Childminder EY417108

Inspection date 22 March 2019 Previous inspection date 30 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has worked closely with local authority quality advisers and has taken necessary steps to improve. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and is motivated to drive forward with ongoing improvements. n The childminder is caring and nurturing in her interactions with children. Children form close bonds with the childminder and they seek her out for cuddles and affection. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides. n Children enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and become engrossed in activities. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and to be independent and active. n The childminder notices when children are behaving well and compliments them. This

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This provision is good

helps to reinforce their positive behaviour. She is a good role model and manages children's behaviour well. n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused sharply enough on raising the quality of her teaching practice to the highest level. n The system used to assess and track children's development is not fully embedded to support them to make even more progress in their learning.

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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 the programme of training and professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level n develop the monitoring and tracking of children's progress and identify ways to help them to achieve even stronger outcomes in 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 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her role in keeping children safe. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure for children to play in. For example, she completes daily risk assessments of her home and garden area. She provides a thorough induction procedure for parents. This helps parents to feel reassured and supports children to settle quickly into their daily routine. The childminder encourages parents to play an active role in their children's learning. For example, they share information from home to help her to tailor the children's care and learning to meet their individual needs. The childminder ensures that documentation, including policies and procedures and written permission from parents, is in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly makes observations of children to capture their achievements and identify their next steps in learning. She plans exciting activities that complement children's learning needs and interests. For example, children model the coloured dough as they make pretend fruit, and the childminder teaches them about the red strawberries and green grapes that they have eaten for snack. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills well. For example, they enjoy finding big and little cutters for the coloured dough and counting the number of beads on the abacus. Children are confident and self-assured learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment, where children are happy and settled. Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors and to develop some physical skills. For instance, children enjoy throwing and catching the ball and balancing on the tyres. The childminder helps to promote children's independence effectively. They learn to put on their own coats and shoes and wash their hands ready for mealtimes. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and promotes healthy eating. She actively encourages children to try new food and extend their tastes. This helps to support children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy reading stories and reciting familiar nursery rhymes. They confidently ask questions and join in conversations with visitors. Children learn persistence, for example as they attempt to fit puzzle shapes into the matching space. They make progress in all areas of learning and work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for the future and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417108 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10084992 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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