Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 26 March 2019 Previous inspection date 1 July 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 creates a warm and welcoming environment. She develops close bonds with children she cares for. This helps children to feel happy and secure. n The childminder welcomes input on reviewing her practice from other professionals, such as the local authority and the speech and language team. She actively seeks out training experiences that will enhance her skills and meet the needs of children. n The childminder gathers detailed information about children from parents when they first start. This enables the childminder to learn about children's preferences and to plan stimulating experiences that take account of their interests. n Parents praise the flexibility and reliability of the childminder. They comment on her nurturing nature and how happy their children are in her care. n The childminder makes good use of local facilities. She regularly takes children out to the park, library and playgroups. These experiences create opportunities for children to

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This provision is good

learn about their community and the wider world. n The childminder does not always use the assessments of children precisely enough to plan and support them to make even better progress. n The childminder does not effectively utilise the views of parents and children in the evaluation of the provision.

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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 make more effective use of assessments in identifying children's progress and in planning meaningful next steps in learning n consider the views of parents and children when evaluating the provision and in planning future developments.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching both indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held 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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. A robust safeguarding policy is in place. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of possible signs that might indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow if concerns arise. The childminder ensures that her child protection knowledge is current by accessing regular training. She conducts regular risk assessments of the provision to eliminate hazards. There is a wide range of resources available, suitable for various ages and stages of development. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend, such as the local school. She talks to key staff about what children are currently learning and extends this in her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children first attend, the childminder works with parents to get to know their children. This helps her to build a positive rapport with parents and develop a clear starting point for children's learning. The childminder recognises the role of play in children's learning and development. She interacts with children sensitively and models play, encouraging them to join in. Children are responsive to the childminder and regularly approach her to play. Younger children giggle with delight as they follow her actions while singing and dancing to nursery rhymes. The childminder works hard to develop children's early talking skills. She consults with families to learn the key phrases and cultures of children who speak English as an additional language. Using these aspects in practice helps every child to feel valued.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled and they explore the environment with enthusiasm. The childminder's calm and patient approach positively impacts on the behaviour of children. Children have a close bond with the childminder and frequently check in for emotional reassurance. The childminder actively encourages children to express their preferences as they play. This helps children to feel respected and confident. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be active outdoors. Daily outings enable children to meet and play with others, supporting their social development. Children have continuous access to fresh drinking water and are provided with healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. Children are continuously busy as they play. They begin to learn that print carries meaning as they connect pictures with words. They experiment with linking sounds to letters they represent when exploring books. Children develop their physical coordination as they climb and balance at the park. They are acquiring the necessary skills needed to support future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360380 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064767 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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