Childminder EY549235

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is an oasis of fun and adventure. Children's laughter fills the air and everywhere you look children are immersed in deep play. The childminder has high expectations of children and is a good role model. Children behave well, show care towards one another and have positive attitudes towards their learning.

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The provision is good

Children move their bodies to the sounds of musical instruments. They enjoy singing their favourite songs and nursery rhymes. The childminder supports children's creativity well. She encourages them to express their feelings through activities, such as painting. Children relish these experiences and talk about what makes them feel happy.

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The provision is good

Children have a strong sense of belonging and are happy and safe in the childminder's care. They develop a good understanding of the wider world and become enthralled while learning traditional dances. Children have access to a variety of books and enjoy cuddling with the childminder while sharing stories. They anticipate what is going to happen next and skilfully decode words. Children show good independence skills as they put on their coats, wash their hands and help to prepare food for snack time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's strong leadership and aspirations for children to achieve their best are what make this setting so special. Improvement plans are sharply focused and monitored well. The childminder attends mandatory training and keeps up to date with changes in policy. However, she has not established a highly effective programme of professional development, to raise practice to an outstanding level. n Overall, children are provided with a personalised curriculum that builds on what they know and can do. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to plan activities that capture children's interests and keeps them motivated to learn. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children who prefer to learn outdoors with further opportunities to do so. n Mathematics is taught well. The childminder uses good techniques to teach children about numbers and shapes. Children relish opportunities to be involved

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need to do better?

in a number hunt. They count beyond 10 and talk about the properties of two- dimensional shapes. n Children's personal, social and emotional well-being are given high priority. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. Children settle quickly and show high levels of self-esteem. n Children are tolerant, respectful and accepting individuals. They behave well and

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 have a good understanding of the diverse community they belong to. Children talk about the make up of different families and explain that some children have different skin and hair colour. Children develop positive attitudes towards others and are well prepared for life in modern Britain. n Overall, partnership working is good. Links with the local authority, community and other childcare professionals are rooted in trust and respect. Parents receive updates about their children's time at the setting. However, current arrangements to include parents in the progress check for children between the ages of two to three years are not as highly effective as they could be. n Children's communication and language development are given high priority. The childminder listens to children with genuine interest and asks them challenging questions during their play. Children use a wide range of vocabulary

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need to do better?

and are confident communicators. They attempt to write for different purposes and develop the necessary skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues and understands the referral procedure. All adults living in the household have undergone robust checks to ensure they are suitable to have contact with children. Risk assessments are carried out to ensure all areas of the premises are safe. Children are taught about the importance of online safety and how to keep themselves safe while they are away from the setting. Children talk about road safety and know the fire evacuation procedure well.

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should:

n refine the programme of professional development, to raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level n provide those children who prefer to learn outdoors with more opportunities to do so n strengthen parental involvement in the progress check completed for children aged between two and three years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549235 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10133723 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Moston, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Discussions took place with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and looked at written feedback provided about the setting.

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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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Inspection activities

7 February 2020 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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