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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive at this setting happy and eager to enter. They receive a warm welcome from the friendly and nurturing childminder. This helps children to part with ease from their parents at the door. Children have a strong bond with the childminder. This supports them to settle quickly. Children are safe and secure in this setting. They behave well and are thriving in their development due to the high expectations of the childminder. Children are polite and use their manners well. They tidy away toys and resources after using them. Children are confident learners. The childminder understands children's individual needs and plans activities which ignite their curiosity and interest. Children enjoy playing with small figures. This helps to develop their imagination skills. Therefore, children are ready for their next stage in learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's learning, particularly their personal, social and emotional development. Children are beginning to socialise with other children and adults at playgroups that the childminder takes them to. This supports them to make new friends and develop their confidence in social situations. Children delight when the childminder praises them for their achievements. This helps to further boost their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear plan of what she wants all children to learn next. Children happily follow the childminder's direction. However, they also confidently lead their own learning. Children enjoy making caterpillars out of dough. They use different tools to cut the dough. Children also manipulate the dough with their fingers to make shapes. This helps to develop the muscles they need for early writing activities. n The childminder supports children to develop a love of books. She reads familiar stories to children, such as 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. The childminder encourages children to recall key parts of the book during their play. The childminder uses songs to further support children to learn new language. However, at times, the childminder does not always model or repeat back the correct pronunciation of words during children's play. n The childminder supports children to learn about different events and festivals,

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such as Diwali and Remembrance Day. However, the childminder has not yet fully embedded children's own cultures and backgrounds into her curriculum to help further support them to learn about what makes them unique. n Children develop their independence skills well. For example, they learn to wash their hands and understand the importance of hygiene practices. Young children confidently feed themselves and have a go at getting dressed. The childminder supports children to learn about how to live a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy

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need to do better?

2 March 2022 nutritious meals and snacks. n The childminder keeps her professional development up to date. She has good links with other childminders. The childminder attends professional discussions to share best practice. She has recently attended a discussion on how to promote physical development and encourage children to develop an active lifestyle. The childminder plans for children to get daily fresh air and play games in the garden. This helps to make exercise enjoyable and exciting for children. n Children take regular trips out in the local community. At times, the childminder uses her vehicle to transport children. She ensures that this is safe before each use. However, the childminder has not carried out robust enough checks to ensure that there is adequate insurance in place for use of the vehicle. That said, the impact on children is minimal. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They feel that their children are safe in

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this setting. Parents express their children are thriving due to the experiences the childminder plans for them. They talk positively about the many opportunities their children have to play outside and take trips to park. n The childminder understands how to access support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures that children receive the help they need in a timely manner. Therefore, all children make the progress they are capable of.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is aware of how to correctly report concerns about the welfare of children. She is also aware of how to report any allegations of abuse made against members of her household. The childminder supports children to learn about how to keep themselves safe online, particularly around online bullying and not sharing personal information with strangers. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. She correctly records and reports accidents to parents. The childminder has an emergency evacuation procedure in place which she practises regularly with children.

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Due date

strengthen the checks in place regarding the adequate insurance of vehicles used for transporting children. 16/03/2022

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should:

n adapt the curriculum to further support children to learn about what makes them unique n enhance children's communication and language development further by modelling the correct pronunciation of words at every opportunity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2519792 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10208010 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Whalley Range, Manchester. She operates all year round from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 March 2022 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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