Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 11 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

p.1

This provision is good

n The dedicated and qualified childminder is an advocate for active learning. She provides children with an array of interesting activities, which keep them motivated to learn. Overall, children make good progress and are well prepared for their move on to school. n Partnership working is strong. Links with parents, the local authority and external childcare professionals are rooted in trust and respect. Parents are kept informed about their children's developmental progress and receive regular newsletters. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of respect, acceptance and tolerance. Children are well-rounded individuals who have a deep understanding of the diverse community they belong to. n Children's physical development is very well promoted. The childminder encourages children to jump, climb and balance on apparatus. Children enjoy these experiences and demonstrate good endurance, strength and perseverance.

p.1

This provision is good

n Children's creativity is supported through singing and dancing. The childminder provides children with first-hand opportunities to explore cultural music, instruments and traditional African dance. Children are fascinated and move their bodies to the different sounds and rhythms of music. n The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She provides good experiences for children to listen to different environmental noises and asks them challenging questions about these. Children are confident communicators who use a wide repertoire of vocabulary. n The childminder does not precisely use information gained from assessments to accurately target what children need to learn next. n Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional detail that helps identify ongoing priorities to raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend the already good assessment systems to even more accurately identify what children need to learn next n strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation and focus on identifying precise plans for improvement, to raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector evaluated children's learning with the childminder to assess the impact of her teaching.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates strong leadership qualities and aspires to be outstanding. Overall, systems for self-evaluation are good. The views of parents and children inform improvement plans. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder attends mandatory training programmes and shares best practice with other childminders. Risk assessments are robust and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. Children are supervised with great vigilance and ratios are complied with.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good teaching and personalised learning experiences help children to make good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and uses this well to ensure children are provided with exciting learning experiences. Children's singing and laughter permeates all areas of this good-quality setting. They thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder and immerse themselves in deep imagination while enacting the roles of chefs. Younger children enjoy playing with cause-and-effect toys and are fascinated while splashing in water. Older children play football and excitedly talk about a recent visit to the park. Children show good mathematical skills while competently discussing two-dimensional shapes during sand play. Children show good literacy skills and enjoy looking at a wide genre of books. They skilfully use their good knowledge of letter sounds to decode and blend challenging words.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their parents during the settling-in period. She successfully promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. Children have a strong sense of belonging and behave well. The childminder provides children with healthy foods and discusses the importance of following good hygiene practices. Children articulately discuss the importance of eating fruit, brushing their teeth and drinking water. Children take great pride in their learning environment and help the childminder to tidy toys away. They follow rules, develop secure friendships and share resources with one another. Children manage risks during their play and talk about the importance of not climbing too high on apparatus.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, self-assured and resilient individuals. They demonstrate good independence skills and do not give up until a task is complete. They enjoy playing with the array of creative materials on offer and giggle with delight while dancing. They have positive attitudes towards their learning and attempt to write for different purposes. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and show genuine care towards one another.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY541296 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10089508 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5