Childminder EY404309

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 7 January 2016

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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 knows children well. She spends time getting to know children prior to starting and develops positive relationships with them. Children are well settled and have a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder's parental partnerships are strong. The childminder communicates with parents daily and shares information about their children's progress. She seeks their views and provides good opportunities to support children's learning at home. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides. n The childminder completes comprehensive observations of children's learning. She monitors their progress to have a clear overview of children's progress. The childminder swiftly identifies gaps in learning. She supports all children to make good progress across the areas of learning. n Children are beginning to understand the importance of positive behaviour and the

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This provision is good

impact of their actions on others. The childminder is consistent in her approach to developing good manners and kindness. She offers children frequent praise and reinforcement to raise their self-esteem. n The childminder's self-evaluation is robust. The childminder reflects on the service she provides to children and their families. She has a clear vision to provide the best care and environment possible for children. She has a strong capacity to continually improve and drive forward further change. n The childminder's arrangements for sharing learning and development information with other settings children attend are not robust. n The childminder does not consistently tailor activities to meet children's interests in order to promote the highest levels of focus and concentration.

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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 links with other early years settings children attend to fully support children's learning and development n refine strategies to support children's interests and concentration more precisely to extend their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked the evidence of suitability for the childminder and all adults in the home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed documentation used by the childminder, including children's records, policies and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular courses. For example, she has explored more complex child protection issues and the legislation that underpins keeping children safe. She is aware of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and knows the referral procedure. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Her risk assessment procedures are robust and the childminder supervises children very well. The childminder attends a wealth of professional development opportunities. She shares best practice ideas with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a vast array of exciting resources. Her planned activities, overall, help children to develop new skills and support the next steps in their learning. For example, children enjoy selecting coloured stickers to make mosaic patterns. The childminder supports their early mathematical skills by helping children to count the stickers and recognise the correct numerals. Children explore three- dimensional shapes and investigate how they balance on each other. This helps children to think critically and problem solve. The childminder supports children in their communication and language skills. She supports children in building more complex sentences, and questions their statements to encourage their descriptive language and understanding. Children of all ages are competent communicators who use a wide range of vocabulary. Children relish their time with the childminder and show good levels of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

perseverance during their play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder support children's physical and social development very well through regular trips and outings. They explore the wider world when visiting parks. They engage in creative activities to support their understanding of cultural festivals when visiting playgroups. Children are confident in self-care routines and show good independence. The childminder reminds children of the importance of handwashing and maintaining good hygiene routines. Children are developing an understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder discusses nutritious packed lunch ideas with parents and provides healthy snacks and drinks. The childminder gives children the tools to develop emotional security. She consistently gives praise and comments on achievements, which helps to increase children's emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They comfortably select their own activities for play and use their imaginations to create 'magical worlds' to explore their creativity. They often imitate what adults do and spontaneously include it in their play. Children are acquiring skills for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. They display good resilience and have high levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404309 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064799 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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