Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 17 May 2019 Previous inspection date 9 August 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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's gentle and calm nature helps to create an extremely tranquil atmosphere. Children respond very well and are relaxed and happy. Furthermore, the childminder is affectionate and children share strong bonds with her. Children thrive in their emotional well-being. n The childminder creates an interesting learning environment. Several toys and activities are arranged in an inviting manner to help to enthuse children. Children's learning is well supported by a stimulating space. n The childminder completes rigorous risk assessment checks of all areas of her home. She creates a safe space for children to play and learn. n The childminder provides children with genuine praise and celebrates their achievements. She claps, smiles and offers plenty of verbal encouragement to build children's self-esteem and sense of self-worth. n The childminder uses simple and effective systems to observe and monitor children's

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This provision is good

progress. She frequently updates these records to ensure that the information is up to date and accurate. She plans activities linked to children's age and stage of development. n The childminder is committed to her professional development. Over recent years she has invested time completing a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare and has attended training above mandatory requirements to extend her knowledge and skills. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to be independent and complete tasks for themselves. n Sometimes, the childminder interrupts children's play, which hinders their learning and prevents them from fully developing their ideas.

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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 build children's already good independence even further and allow them time to try to attempt tasks for themselves n make the most of opportunities for children to fully explore activities without interruption and develop their ideas during play.

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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 outdoors, 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 and her co- childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her policies and procedures well to underpin her quality practice. She has a detailed safeguarding policy and child protection guidance documentation for her reference. She knows how to identify and report safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate way. The childminder works closely with the local authority quality team, which visits her regularly and offers advice. She also works well with her co-childminder and discusses practice ideas with him. The childminder has a positive attitude to self- evaluation and takes steps to improve her setting. Partnerships with parents are good. Open daily communication helps to ensure everyone is well informed of children's changing needs and equipped to swiftly meet these. Children are reassured by harmonious routines and care between home and the childminder's setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides them with adequate challenge to support their ongoing progress. Her interactions help to extend children's learning. For instance, children concentrate and coordinate precise movements when they use fishing nets to scoop balls from water. They giggle as the balls persistently move, illustrating their enjoyment in learning. After children succeed at this difficult physical task, they are further challenged to categorise coloured balls and count the quantity in their nets. Children demonstrate self-confidence and motivation as they respond well to this increasingly challenging task. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder talks to children and asks questions to help prompt their thinking. Children's language skills are emerging well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children experience exciting trips within the local community. These include bus rides and visits to the library, parks and city centre attractions. Children develop confidence and social skills as they mix with a range of new people when out of the home. They enjoy daily fresh air in the childminder's garden, which contributes to their good physical health. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. She is a good role model and is respectful in her interactions with others. Children are polite and helpful. They routinely use manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire new skills each day and progress well from their starting points. Children are creative and explore confidently with different media and materials. They paint and give meaning to their marks in preparation for early writing. Children recognise shapes with ease, illustrating their emerging mathematical abilities. They always try their best and are keen to learn new things. Children prepare well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372666 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10083291 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 August 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Openshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works alongside her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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