Adebayo, Abosede

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 has high expectations for children's behaviour and encourages the use of good manners. Children behave well. The childminder is gentle in her approach. She communicates to children with care and respect. For example, before personal care routines or a change in activity, the childminder consults children. She checks that they agree to, and understand what is happening next. Due to COVID-19, the childminder places even more emphasis on children having access to fresh air, outdoors. Children develop coordination and carefully balance along the tyre bridge. They show they are resilient and gain confidence, as they tentatively practise climbing up steps on the slide.

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The provision is good

The environment is calm and children are settled and relaxed. Even young children who are new to the setting, show that they feel safe. Relationships between children, the childminder and the assistant, are warm and friendly. This helps children to feel secure and promotes their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children are happily engaged and sustain their interest in activities. They curiously examine a variety of natural resources in a treasure basket. Children feel the texture of pine cones and coloured ribbons. They touch the smooth surface of pebbles as they pick them up and explore the different properties. The childminder uses toys that children are interested in, to help them to learn new skills. This helps to motivate children to learn and they make good progress. For example, technology devices are a current favourite. Children learn to capably operate these devices. They delight in pulling levers and press coloured buttons, which results in sounds and words. The childminder utilises much-loved cause-and-effect toys and, overall, supports children's understanding of new language and colour recognition.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a language rich environment. The childminder provides numerous opportunities for children to hear her spoken language. However, the childminder does not always allow sufficient time for children to respond to her questions. The childminder often gives further instructions, without ensuring that children have understood what is being asked of them. Nonetheless, many positive interactions do help to encourage children's communication skills. n The enthusiastic childminder and her assistant work very well together. They provide many activities that children enjoy. Children's finger muscles and dexterity are being strengthened by creative activities. For example, they make marks using rollers and paint, in readiness for early writing in school. Children carry out small tasks as part of the daily routine. This helps them to develop independence and also allows them to take responsibility for themselves and

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their environment. For example, children help the childminder to tidy away

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need to do better?

25 January 2022 building blocks, after playing with them. Children take their plate back to the kitchen after eating. They know what is expected of them and their behaviour is very good. n Parents are valued and encouraged to contribute towards their children's care and learning. Parents are asked to share children's routines, likes and what they need help with. The childminder gives helpful suggestions to parents and includes them in supporting children's learning. Parents are advised to let children do things for themselves and become independent at home. For example, by encouraging children to start to try to feed themselves. Parents say the childminder is highly recommended. They particularly value the meaningful advice she provides. A recent example of this was when she gave suggestions for healthy packed lunch options. n The childminder and assistant are committed to continue with their professional

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need to do better?

development. A number of short training courses have been accessed. For example, a recent course on promoting children's oral health provided ideas for them to support children and parents to eat a healthier diet and improve their teeth. However, the programme for professional development is not focused precisely on strengthening the quality of education, to enable the childminder and assistant to deliver the highest quality teaching practice. n The childminder adopts a curriculum that, overall, is designed to prepare children for school. However, she does not always plan precisely to prepare children for what comes next. Sometimes, too much information is provided when knowledge may not have been fully learned. For example, the childminder tries to teach children about colour. She introduces many different colours as children paint and play with toys. However, as children have no prior awareness of colour this leads to confusion and they lose interest, without developing the

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need to do better?

knowledge of colour that was intended. n The childminder recognises that children and families come from many different backgrounds. She provides some play resources that represent positive images of race and gender. Furthermore, she helps children to develop awareness of festivals and traditions. However, children do not benefit from a varied range of positive learning experiences, to allow them to fully value the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community, and prepare them even more for life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistant have a good understanding of child protection procedures. They are well trained, which means that they are able to recognise any possible signs that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder and assistant know how to refer a concern about a child, to the relevant agencies. They are both aware of what to do if an allegation is raised. The childminder ensures that her home is clean and safe. This includes ensuring that the toys and equipment are suitable for the age and stage of the children who attend. The childminder holds valid vehicle insurance and completes a daily safety check on her car. This means

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Safeguarding

25 January 2022 that older children are transported to school safely.

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should:

n focus more closely on helping children to develop the sequential skills and knowledge that they need to learn right now, and prepare them for what comes next n strengthen professional development and improve understanding of how to further promote children's communication and language skills n extend learning experiences to help children to understand and value similarities and differences, between themselves and others in the community and wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560501 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10190683 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Miles Platting, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The quality of education was observed and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the premises and the intent of the curriculum was discussed. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed, such as policies and procedures. The inspector reviewed the childminder's self evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability, the suitability of her assistant and household members. n Children were spoken to when appropriate. n The childminder, assistant and inspector held ongoing discussions throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of feedback from parents.

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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

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