Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 2 March 2015

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder and her two assistants have developed good relationships with parents. They successfully share information with professionals at other settings children attend to provide continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder and her assistants make good use of ongoing observation and assessments of children to plan activities and help different age groups of children achieve the next steps in their learning. n The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical understanding well. For example, she shows children how to count objects one at a time. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistants support children's emotional well-being effectively. They are sensitive and responsive to children's individual needs. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. n The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her

p.1

This provision is good

practice. She recognises areas for development, such as identifying more training opportunities to further improve the outcomes for children. n The childminder does not fully consider how she can organise resources and materials to help children to learn and explore independently. n The childminder does not provide fully effective opportunities to help children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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 improve the organisation of resources and materials to help children to learn and explore independently n provide more opportunities to help children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning indoors. n The inspector observed mealtimes and personal hygiene routines, including nappy changing procedures. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and reviewed her systems for monitoring children's progress. n The inspector read the childminder's safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. n The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of parents' comments.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how she would identify potential signs of abuse and the procedures she would follow to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends mandatory training and holds regular meetings with her assistants to share what she has learned, to help them develop their practice. For example, she informs them about additional safeguarding issues to protect children's welfare. Since the last report, the childminder has reorganised her environment to create additional floor space. This allows children more room to play. Parents comment that they are happy with the service provided and the information they receive to help support their children's learning at home.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants get to know the children well. For instance, they have daily meetings to assess children's progress and plan activities and resources to motivate them to learn. They focus on the younger children's communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder follows children's interests and introduces new words, such as 'helicopter', and the names of colours, to extend their vocabulary. She builds on children's physical skills effectively. This is evident when she provides opportunities for children to practise their hand-to-eye coordination and place coloured pegs into holes on a peg board, to make a pattern.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants keep routines flexible and children settle in well. They consistently praise children for their achievements to build their self-confidence, for example when they repeat back words. Children are happy and content. They behave well. The childminder promotes children's enjoyment of healthy eating. For example, she shares ideas with parents about different food options to benefit their good health. Children understand what is expected of them and respond well to simple instructions. They help tidy up and look after their surroundings. The childminder helps children learn about the community in which they live and teaches them about having a healthy lifestyle. For example, they visit the local children's centre and several parks for fresh air and exercise.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children become increasingly independent, managing some tasks for themselves. They wash their hands before baking, roll out the dough using a rolling pin and use a circular pastry cutter to cut out the scones. Children practise their physical skills. For example, they show a good level of perseverance while threading beads onto a string, growing in confidence. Children enjoy playing musical instruments. For example, they play a toy guitar, plucking the strings to make sounds while the childminder sings nursery rhymes. Children develop the skills for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY413792 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10106399 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm all year round.

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