Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 19 June 2019 Previous inspection date 26 August 2014

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children quickly form very close bonds with the childminder at this nurturing provision. They demonstrate that they are exceptionally happy and settled. This helps children to develop independence and confidence. n Behaviour is excellent. Children learn to share and take turns from an early age. For example, very young children happily offer their small plastic boats to share with babies when playing with the water tray. They actively find toys for them to play with. n The learning environment is highly stimulating and very well resourced. Children thoroughly enjoy their learning inside the childminder's home and in her garden. n The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. She regularly praises children, building on their self-esteem. n The childminder routinely observes children as they play. She makes accurate assessments of children's abilities. She uses this information effectively to plan

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This provision is good

activities tailored to children's learning needs. All children make good progress. n Parents comment extremely positively on the quality of the care and learning the childminder provides. The childminder communicates with parents daily and shares important information about their children's care and development. This promotes continuity in children's learning. For example, as children learn new words, the childminder shares these promptly with parents to practise further. She shares home- made book bags for children to share their favourite stories at home. n Children enjoy many trips and outings during their time with the childminder. For example, they attend regular playgroups, visit farms and local nature reserves. This helps children to build confidence in social situations. It also provides children with opportunities to socialise with children of their own age and in larger groups. n The childminder has completed recent training courses. However, she has not yet

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This provision is good

developed an ambitious plan to continually improve her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving the highest practice.

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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 identify professional development opportunities to further enhance the existing good knowledge and teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from verbal and written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She attends regular refresher training to keep her knowledge up to date. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has a clear understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding. The childminder evaluates her practice, regularly seeking the views of parents to help her to identify her strengths. She also exchanges ideas with other childminders to enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend, to ensure she gathers all required information and advice to help children to make the best progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wealth of exciting resources and activities that encourage children to be curious. As a result, children are deeply engaged and highly motivated to learn. They show high levels of concentration, remaining engaged in activities for long periods of time, relative to their age. The childminder supports younger children's developing speech well. She plays alongside children and talks to them about what they are doing. She introduces new language as children play. For example, children pour water onto the ground to make 'bubbly' puddles. They learn words such as 'splash' and 'splosh' to describe the sound the water makes as it hits the ground. Children develop a passion for reading. They self-select books for the childminder to share with them and quickly become absorbed in the pictures. Babies enjoy hearing favourite nursery rhymes. For example, they listen carefully and move their hands to represent 'twinkling stars' as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder actively encourages children to make independent choices and share their views about what they would like to do. Children benefit from many opportunities for physical exercise. They have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's extensive garden and access fresh air. Children develop their coordination skills and enjoy being active and energetic. For example, they navigate carefully through obstacle courses they have created. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and when on outings. Children also learn to manage risk and keep themselves safe as they play. For example, very young children learn to step carefully over the door frame into the garden. They know to hold the childminder's hand as they climb the steps in the garden to access the large expanse of grass. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy meals and snacks which are freshly

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire the skills and positive attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. They use crayons and chalks with increasing control to make marks. Children become independent and manage their own self-care effectively. For example, they learn to drink from a cup correctly from a very early age. Children learn early reading skills, such as turning pages accurately and following the direction of print with their fingers as they learn about life on a farm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474423 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106101 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Upholland, Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education 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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