Childminder EY302227

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled with this childminder. She is calm, patient and attentive to children's needs and interests. The childminder has children's favourite books and activities ready for them. Children enjoy listening to their favourite story and indicate that they want to read it again. The childminder enthusiastically uses language to keep their interest. This helps children to remember their learning. Children explore activities with interest and curiosity. They stack small natural items and take their time to feel the textures. They confidently move around the environment as the childminder supports their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She encourages children to use their manners and she models turn taking in conversations. She gives younger children time to think, understand and respond. The childminder ensures she praises children's achievements. She claps and cheers when younger children who have recently started to walk successfully kick a football outdoors. The childminder has a good understanding of the curriculum she offers. She carefully plans to build on what children already know and can do. This helps children to make steady progress. Because of this, children are ready for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an accurate assessment of individual children's development. She identifies what children need to learn next and works to help them develop confidence in their abilities. She gathers information from parents to help with this when children start at the setting. This contributes to the good progress that children make in their education. n The childminder supports children very well in their language development. She focuses on ensuring children are familiar with stories and rhymes. Children listen to their favourite story as the childminder helps them to identify animals in the book. She extends this by asking children what noise the animal makes. Younger children respond with 'quack, quack'. This helps children to learn different sounds and understand questions. n The childminder ensures that children benefit from being part of the wider community. They visit the nearby park and feed ducks at the canal with other

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need to do better?

childminders and children. The childminder links these experiences into individual children's next steps in learning. This helps children to connect learning and increase their current knowledge. n Children have very good behaviour and are active and motivated learners. They are beginning to understand how to manage their own feelings. They seek comfort from the childminder when they need to. Children are aware of their own needs, for example when they need to rest. This helps children to learn to

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need to do better?

13 June 2022 regulate their behaviour very well. n The childminder has effective hygiene practices in place and a positive attitude towards toilet-training. She encourages children to drink water and choose fruit for their snack. However, occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children's developing independence. For example, she cuts the fruit up at snack time and does not give children the opportunity to do this themselves. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She identifies training for herself that will be beneficial to her practice and to children's learning and progress. She networks with other childminders and shares good practice. This helps the childminder to provide a high standard of care and education to the children who attend the setting. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the service they receive. They say that they like the different experiences and routines their children have. Parents

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need to do better?

are happy with the great communication they have with the childminder. She shares information about children's progress to support their learning at home. Parents comment on the personalised care she provides for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed relevant safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of what would make her concerned about a child's welfare. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to report concerns to about a child or another adult caring for children. The childminder knows the signs to look for in safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation. The premises are very well maintained, clean and secure. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the premises and off-site trips to ensure the safety of the children in her care.

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should:

n ensure opportunities for children to develop independence skills are identified and supported fully at all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302227 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10132592 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 6 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the New Moston area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector undertook a learning walk of the setting and discussed the intent and implementation of the curriculum. n The inspector reviewed comments by parents about their experiences of care, education and involvement at the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding processes, self-evaluation and training. n The inspector interacted with children during their play.

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Inspection activities

13 June 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

13 June 2022 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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