Childminder EY540019

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

The childminder aims to provide children with a 'happy place' where they feel safe and secure. She is successful in this vision. Fun and laughter fill the air in the childminder's home. Children arrive with excitement and enthusiasm. They have strong attachments with the caring childminder. Children are confident. They express their feelings well and understand the feelings of others. For example, the childminder pretends that a toy dinosaur is scary. Children cuddle her to provide comfort and reassurance. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well, overall. Children show kindness and tolerance for each other. For example, they share toys and resources with little support. Very young children already use good manners to make a request. For instance, they say 'ball please'. There are some occasions when the childminder does not help to prepare children well for a change in their routine.

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The provision is good

The childminder monitors children's learning well. She has high expectations for children and prepares them for future learning. For example, she promotes children's early independence skills. The childminder offers children words of encouragement, such as 'wow' and 'amazing'. This helps to motivate children to keep trying. One-year-old children take off their coats as they arrive and try hard to put them on for outdoor play.

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need to do better?

n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has obtained a valid first-aid qualification. She has made further improvements, for example to her outdoor provision. The childminder now provides more space and opportunities for children to explore outdoors. The childminder seeks the views of parents. For example, she provides questionnaires and holds regular discussions. Parents express how happy they are with the childminder's service. They say that their child is 'excited' to attend. The childminder accesses regular training. She welcomes visits from the local authority and acts well on advice provided. n The childminder adapts children's care routines according to their needs. For example, she recognises when children become hungry and changes meal and snack times. There are occasions when the childminder does not prepare children for a change in the routine. For example, when the children are coming

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in from outdoor play, she does not provide prior warning. Children sometimes become resistant to the change. n Children access the outdoors in all weathers. They run, kick footballs and play on wheeled toys. They have plenty of exercise and opportunities to build on their physical skills. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for children. This helps to support their good health and well-being. n The childminder follows children's lead in play. She adapts the planned

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need to do better?

13 November 2019 curriculum to help to engage and motivate children to learn. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well, overall. She speaks to children in their home language as well as English. This helps children to learn and develop their home language and English. The childminder models clear language as children play. On occasions, she introduces too many words in quick succession. Children do not consistently have the time to process and repeat the language that they hear. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder engages parents well in children's learning. She provides information about how parents can support children's learning further. For instance, she suggests that parents take their children to the library for story sessions. The childminder has created an information book that she shares with parents. This includes helpful toilet training advice and activity ideas.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy many outings around the local area. The childminder takes children to libraries, shops, parks and playgroups, which provides opportunities for them to mix with other members of the community. This helps children to understand differences and similarities between themselves and others. n Children become fascinated with the resources provided, including a range of everyday objects. They play for extended periods, such as when posting a small wooden hoop over a pole. The childminder sits back and watches as children persevere. Children do not become distracted and are happy with their achievements. n The childminder helps children to learn a range of mathematical concepts. For instance, when playing with the toy animals, the childminder describes the 'big horse' and 'small dinosaur'. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to count with children, such as when they climb the steps to a slide.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She checks the areas each day to ensure that there are no hazards. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she shows young children how to hold onto a see-saw to prevent them from falling off. The childminder is aware of the indicators that a child may be suffering from abuse or neglect. She has policies and procedures that she would follow, if required. The childminder provides information for parents on subjects such as the potential risks of children using the internet.

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should:

n adapt teaching and consistently provide more time for children to listen to the words that they hear and help to build on their good speaking skills even further

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should:

13 November 2019 n revise methods for helping children to understand how to adapt to changes in routine and help to further enhance their resilience to change.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540019 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10092916 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n Parents' views were gathered.

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Inspection activities

13 November 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

13 November 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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