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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are settled and confident. They form positive and secure relationships with the childminder. They have lots of opportunities to explore her inviting home safely and freely. Children access a variety of activities that cater to their individual learning needs. The childminder skilfully offers exciting opportunities to nurture their curiosity. During role play, children use their imagination and make good use of the genuine miniature shopping trolleys. They confidently name the fruits and tinned products as they push their trolley to the checkout area. Children gain lots of opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. However, the childminder occasionally asks questions in quick succession and does not always give children the time to think and respond for themselves.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy discovering the highly engaging outdoor play area that has been created to capture their interest in outdoor learning. The childminder strives to give children every opportunity to make the best possible progress. Children develop their own ideas to work out complex tasks for themselves. For example, the childminder has created a walled water system in the garden. Children resourcefully use jugs to catch the water and use funnels to fill water bottles. They use many muscles in their arms and hands as they pump the water from their bottles to inflate water balloons.

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need to do better?

n In the main, the childminder handles children's behaviour well. She has implemented useful strategies to help children understand how to be considerate of each other's feelings. Children are keen to tidy away when asked, and they say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder reinforces good listening, sharing, being kind and patient. However, there are instances when children resort to hitting out at each other. Play can be disrupted as children have not yet gained the skills to manage their own emotions fully. n The childminder assesses children's progress and knows what they need to learn next. She is skilled in extending their education and offers a wealth of opportunities to introduce early mathematics and new language. The childminder uses innovative ideas to promote children's learning, such as making fresh juice. Children quickly learn about how many segments there are when they cut oranges into halves and quarters. They learn how to use technology as

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they use the electric juicer. They show determination and high levels of concentration as they also try a manual juicer. Children thoroughly enjoy drinking the final product and proudly offer the inspector a cupful. n The childminder introduces new language, such as 'pulp' and 'pips' for the leftover parts of the oranges. She provides blood oranges and children quickly notice the difference in the colour of the juice they create. Children also learn

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3 May 2022 that other fruits such as apples can be made into enjoyable juices. These experiences enrich children's learning. They display an appetite for knowledge and demonstrate great confidence with their communication and numeracy skills. n The childminder accurately evaluates her setting. She keeps her knowledge up to date and current. The childminder is highly qualified and has high expectations for the children's learning. She understands that children need to build their knowledge and skills in preparation for their eventual move to school. The childminder promotes children's independence skills, such as managing their personal needs and being able to put on their coat and shoes. She works closely with local schools to help children move to their next stage of learning smoothly. n Partnership working with parents is highly effective. Parents say that they especially appreciate that their children's development and achievements are

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shared with them, and that their views are listened to and acted on. For example, parents commented that their children love to bake. They felt valued when this was accommodated by the childminder. Parents say that they appreciate the childminder's suggestions and have adapted healthy living ideas at home. They now offer their children water rather than juices and regularly take their children to visit the dentist. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to explore their local and wider community and the differences between themselves and others. For example, children enjoy trips to community centres and the local swimming baths. They also enjoy travelling on buses and trams. This helps children to learn about the community in which they live and to gain an understanding of life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes the safety and welfare of the children in her care seriously. She risk assesses all areas of her home to ensure they are safe and suitable for children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and ensures that they both keep their child protection knowledge up to date. They are very aware of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children's welfare or well-being. They know the action to take in the event of an allegation being made against any persons living or working on the premises. The childminder teaches the children how to keep themselves safe when on outings. For example, children know to check for cars when crossing the road.

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should:

n help children to gain a better understanding of expected behaviour and to

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should:

3 May 2022 develop the highest levels of self-control n enhance questioning techniques further so that children have time to think and respond for themselves, to better support them in their critical thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492255 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10231360 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 1 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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 childminder. n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's home. The intended learning opportunities available for children were also discussed. n Discussions were held at convenient times with the children and the childminder. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector and how she evaluates her practice. n Parents' written statements were taken into consideration by the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity and discussed the impact on children's learning. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including qualifications and children's records.

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Inspection activities

3 May 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

3 May 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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