Childminder in Manchester

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They show familiarity and a sense of security in their surroundings as they confidently decide what and where they wish to play. The childminder knows children and their families very well. This helps her to understand and support children's individual requirements. The childminder is exceptionally accommodating and flexible when providing families with the care required throughout the day.

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The provision is good

Children are making good progress. The childminder has developed her knowledge significantly and now has ambitious, but realistic, expectations for the children that she cares for. Children benefit from the broad and varied range of activities that the childminder offers them, both inside and outdoors.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to understand the need to share their toys and to take turns. Children are learning to be tolerant and respectful to one another. The childminder places a high emphasis on children developing good manners. She reminds them when to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children listen to the childminder giving instructions on how to keep safe. For example, they follow her instructions when they get out of her car and walk to the front door of her house.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully considers ways to broaden children's experiences and knowledge. She ensures that children gain an awareness and understanding beyond the world that is familiar to them. For example, children spend time helping her to harvest food from her allotment. This helps them to gain an understanding of how their food grows and where it comes from. n The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make from when they first start with her. She provides activities that ensure children are engaged and motivated in their play. However, the childminder does not always take into account her knowledge of children's interests when planning future learning opportunities for them. n The childminder shows enthusiasm as she interacts with children. She makes learning enjoyable. She weaves learning opportunities into everyday experiences. For example, as children have fun filling bird feeders, the

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need to do better?

childminder introduces new mathematical vocabulary, such as 'full' and 'empty'. n The childminder helps children who do not speak English at home to develop their language skills. She makes adaptations to her practice to ensure that their needs are fully met. For instance, the childminder uses pictorial images and learns words in the children's home language that are important to their everyday needs and experiences.

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need to do better?

8 October 2019 n The childminder spends time talking to parents about the progress that their children are making. She helps them to consider how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. The childminder has engaged effectively with other settings that children attend. These partnerships help to ensure that children's care and learning experiences are supported collaboratively. n Children show that they have developed a close attachment to the childminder. They instinctively go to her when they need comfort or a reassuring cuddle. The childminder helps children to become independent. They are learning to take responsibility for their personal care which will support them as they move to school. n The childminder supports children in developing a healthy lifestyle. She encourages them to spend time in the fresh air and helps them to understand the need to enjoy a balanced and nutritious diet. She explains to them that

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need to do better?

some foods, such as biscuits, have to be eaten in moderation. n The childminder has implemented clear policies and procedures and ensures that her premises are secure. She assesses risk to minimise hazards in her home and on outings. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare. n The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from the previous inspection. She has raised the quality of her practice and outcomes for children substantially.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms, including extremist behaviour, that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She knows how to identify, record and report any concerns that she may have about a child in her care. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and she has completed safeguarding and child protection training.

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should:

n focus more precisely on children's interests when planning future learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392067 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10083867 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 2 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas to be used for childminding. The childminder outlined her approach to the inspector, for caring for children and supporting their ongoing learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

8 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

8 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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