Childminder 500314

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date 15 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 provides a welcoming family environment. Children are happy and settled in her care. They form close relationships with the childminder, which has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. Children share their play experiences with the childminder and readily go to her for cuddles. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, when children talk to her, she repeats the words back to them. The children hear the correct pronunciation of words as a way of helping them to further develop their speaking skills. n The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She seeks information from parents to further support children's care needs and routines. Parents value the information the childminder shares with them about their children's day and the achievements children have made. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She

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This provision is good

knows the children well and provides activities that they enjoy. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder observes children during activities and monitors their progress regularly. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support to help children make good progress. n The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents. This helps her identify her strengths and areas of development and drive forward improvements and changes. n There are missed opportunities for young children to further develop their sensory skills and to explore a variety of textures and materials. n The organisation of resources does not always provide easy access for younger children in order to help them to make their own choices in their play.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to further develop their sensory skills and explore a variety of textures and materials n review the organisation of resources for children so that they can make more of their own choices in their play and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in the protection of the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and promptly follow the appropriate safeguarding procedures should she have a concern about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder regularly checks her home and resources to ensure they are safe for children. The childminder supervises children well and supports children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. She meets up with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder has attended a wealth of training that has enabled her to broaden her understanding of how to effectively track, monitor and evaluate children's progress over time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests well to plan meaningful activities that support their learning needs. Children communicate well and demonstrate a good range of vocabulary. The childminder effectively promotes children's literacy development. For example, she encourages children to make marks with pens and crayons to help support their early writing skills. Children listen attentively during story time and they talk about the pictures to gather a deeper understanding of the book. The childminder provides activities that capture children's imagination and motivate their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and benefit from lots of individual attention. They explore the outdoors and take part in activities that help extend their physical skills. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and children develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. For example, children visit local play groups and enjoy walks in the community. This helps support their personal, social and emotional development further and their understanding of the world around them. Children behave well. Their self-esteem and confidence is promoted well through lots of praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and acquire skills for their eventual move on to nursery or school. For example, babies enjoy playing with cause-and-effect toys. They watch with awe as the childminder uses a pop up toy to play peekaboo. Children develop good mathematical skills. They learn about number as they count during their play and routines. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing after using the toilet and before eating. They attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500314 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064753 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Didsbury area of Manchester. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round apart from family holidays and bank 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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