Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 16 August 2019 Previous inspection date 8 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 builds strong relationships with parents and regularly seeks their feedback. She encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning. For instance, parents contribute to initial and ongoing assessments. The childminder respects the needs of each individual family, offering support and guidance when appropriate. Parents value and appreciate her assistance. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being in this home-from-home environment. She interacts with children and shows genuine interest in their lives. Children share that they 'missed' the childminder last week as she was on holiday. This shows that children have developed strong attachments to the childminder. n The childminder regularly assesses children's development. She uses this information to plan suitably challenging next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress in their development. For example, older children successfully identify letter

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This provision is good

sounds and offer examples of other words that begin with the same letter. n Children show good levels of concentration when they are engaged with activities of their own choosing. They focus intently and are proud of their achievements as they build tall towers with blocks and connect construction toys. n The childminder does not fully extend children's understanding of the importance of some self-care practices and how these contribute to good health. n The childminder does not identify how some background noises distract children from fully engaging with their peers.

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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 make better use of some opportunities for children to understand how self-care practices contribute to good health and well-being n limit background distractions to help children to engage more fully in social interactions with their peers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed indoor and outdoor areas used for childminding purposes, and observed the quality of teaching. n The inspector viewed documentation, including children's learning and development records. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures she must follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by accessing regular training. The childminder has built strong relationships with additional settings children attend. She shares planning and development records to ensure children's next steps in learning are consistently supported between settings. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments to minimise the risk of harm to children. She has a strong understanding of the early years foundation stage. She uses this knowledge to extend children's learning effectively through play. The childminder uses continuous self-evaluation and parental feedback to monitor her own practice. She successfully identifies her strengths as well as areas for development. She uses online resources and training to strengthen the quality

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a strong ethos of British values in this setting. The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and make choices. Children are respectful of others and listen attentively while they are speaking. They empathise with the needs of others. For example, they find cushions for their friends to sit on to 'feel cosy'. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. Children practise writing their full name. They concentrate as they form recognisable letters. Children are excited to show the childminder their sign language skills, which further benefits their communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder skilfully teaches and shapes children's good behaviour. Children ask politely for help using language such as 'please', 'thank you' and 'may I'. Children demonstrate they feel safe in the childminder's care as they are confident to approach and engage with visitors. The childminder enjoys warm bonds with children, who are keen to share stories with her. They excitedly tell her about recent family trips and their newly decorated bedrooms. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for small tasks. Children embrace this as they tidy away their toys and help choose ingredients for lunch. Children enjoy taking trips with the childminder. Recently, they enjoyed visiting a local mosque and the train station. This helps to build children's understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. This means children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including the transition to primary school. For example, children demonstrate strong early mathematical skills. They confidently solve simple number problems and identify shapes as they create their own jewellery. Children are inquisitive and remain motivated during activities. They set their own goals as they aim to count out 20 beads and are successful.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398621 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10109572 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the New Moston area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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