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 Good

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The provision is good

Activities on offer reflect children's current interests and the themes that are planned by the childminder to support learning. Children enjoy exploring in a tray of leaves, grass and autumn objects, such as conkers, acorns and pine cones. The childminder talks about shape and number to secure their early mathematical knowledge. Texture and colour is investigated when children carve pumpkins. They express their creativity and natural curiosity as they scoop out the orange flesh and search for seeds.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to participate in all activities and routines for the day. They help to tidy away resources before selecting new ones to play with. This shows children's independence and confidence in their own abilities. Younger children are also supported in developing independence. They are encouraged to use utensils at mealtimes and select their own food to eat, with attentive support from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder arranges regular trips to local playgroups where children have opportunities to extend their friendship circles and develop their social skills. Children also enjoy visits to parks and take part in activities to support their physical development. The childminder takes children to local schools to help them familiarise themselves with new environments. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed very positive relationships with parents and carers. She regularly communicates with them about their children's achievements and the focus for learning. Parents are well informed of procedures followed by the childminder and speak highly of the care she offers. n The childminder takes time to get to know children and what they enjoy participating in. She ensures that their interests are considered when planning activities for them to enjoy. As a result, children are extremely well settled and content in the care of the childminder. They have positive relationships with her and clearly feel secure in her presence. n Although self-evaluation is undertaken, the childminder does not consistently focus on finding ways to raise the quality of the provision and children's experiences to a higher level. n The childminder regularly observes children in their play and assesses their

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need to do better?

progress. She tracks their development to identify any gaps in learning and acts swiftly to support children further. The childminder completes the progress check for children at age two in partnership with parents, to ensure that the review is fully reflective of the child.

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need to do better?

11 October 2019 n Clear rules and guidance are given to children about positive behaviour. The childminder is consistent and fair in her approach and has a calm and understanding manner. She leads by example and encourages children to be thoughtful and considerate of others. Children display very good behaviour and are learning about their feelings and attitudes and the impact their behaviours have on others. n The childminder places great emphasis on developing children's early language skills and communication. She supports children to articulate their needs and wishes, and skilfully extends their discussions by asking open questions and using descriptive language during activities. This helps children to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder does not focus her professional development and research on raising the quality of teaching or further developing her understanding of how children learn. At times, the childminder does not provide children with sufficient

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challenge, to help move them forward at a more rapid pace. n The childminder develops children's self-esteem as she provides praise for their achievements. For example, when babies are developing their walking skills she tells them how clever they are. Babies smile and giggle in response and attempt to develop their movements further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder helps to keep children safe from harm while they are in her care. She conducts regular risk assessments throughout the day, ensuring that the environment is well maintained and free from hazards. She teaches children how to protect themselves and manage their own risks. The childminder is clear about safeguarding requirements. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect to be vigilant about. Recent training has extended her knowledge on wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has a robust policy and procedure in place should she have any concerns about a child in her care.

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should:

n develop the way in which self-evaluation is used to identify and address improvements and enhance the quality of children's experiences to a higher level n focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304746 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10106306 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside another childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector toured the premises and observed activities indoors. She assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder, children and parents. The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation, evaluated the activities and discussed the impact on children's development. n The inspector viewed documentation and checked evidence of suitability for all adults living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

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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