Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date 23 September 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 is attentive to the children's needs. Children build strong bonds with the childminder and respond well to her gentle and consistent approach. This supports children's emotional development well. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder observes the children as they play and plans a range of activities that support their emerging interests and stage of development. n Children behave well and display good manners. They learn to be kind and considerate to others and to share resources as they play. The childminder provides children with consistent praise and encouragement, which successfully builds their confidence and encourages them to try new things. n Children thoroughly enjoy being outside in the fresh air. They plant and nurture seeds to observe growth and help to care for the childminder's rabbit. Older children eagerly fill the paddling pool with water before washing the toys. Babies enjoy exploring the

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This provision is good

water and bubbles. They smile with delight as they squash the bubbles between their hands. n Relationships with parents are strong and support a shared approach to children's learning. Information is continually shared and successfully used to support children's welfare and ongoing progress in their development. Parents comment very positively about the provision. They state that they are happy with the care and range of activities the childminder provides. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good she has not considered further ongoing and continued professional development opportunities to drive quality even further. n The childminder, in her enthusiasm, occasionally over directs children during imaginary play activities.

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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 explore further professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching, and children's learning, to an outstanding level n enhance children's opportunities to use their own ideas during imaginary play activities.

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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 joint observations with the childminder and spoke to the children during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adult members. n The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents and their children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe and provides a secure environment. She completes daily checks of both her indoor and outdoor play areas to reduce hazards. The childminder knows how to identify and report any potential child protection concerns. This promotes children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder successfully reflects on the effectiveness of her provision and actively seeks the views of parents and children to help her maintain good standards. The childminder keeps appropriate records and uses her policies and procedures to support her good practice. She successfully monitors the progress children make. This supports her to identify any gaps in the delivery of the educational programmes and to swiftly identify if children need additional support in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating learning environment. This motivates children to investigate and explore. Older children communicate with growing confidence and develop a broad vocabulary. They are actively encouraged by the childminder to use talking and questioning to enhance their understanding. The childminder responds to babies' babbling sounds and introduces language as they play. Babies snuggle into the childminder as they share a book together. Children develop their problem-solving skills as they complete puzzles. Older children learn the rules of simple games, including the importance of waiting for their turn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's care. They choose freely from the well-resourced environment. The childminder collects a range of information from parents during settling-in sessions and uses this information to promote children's well- being and ongoing development. The childminder is calm and friendly. She treats all children as unique individuals. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children enjoy nutritious food options. Older children independently cut strawberries and peel oranges for their snack. They learn where food comes from and which foods are healthy to eat. Children enjoy regular outings within the local community. They visit the park and library and enjoy riverside walks. This effectively broadens their range of experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They are confident learners and demonstrate an eagerness to learn. This supports children effectively for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Children demonstrate good social skills and play cooperatively with others. Older children demonstrate good listening skills and follow instructions well. They learn to count, recognise some written numbers and make marks on paper.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404872 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062065 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified primary school teacher. She 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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