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 play and learn happily in this clean, safe and nurturing environment. Indoors, children can independently access resources that match their interests. As they play, the childminder joins in and sensitively extends their ideas. Children do not access the outdoor space but are taken on daily outings to the park or for a walk in the local community.

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The provision is good

Children have lovely manners and respond well to the childminder's high standards of behaviour. They understand what is expected of them and keep trying when they find things a little tricky. For example, the childminder reminds them how to hold scissors and use them safely. They then confidently practise their cutting skills. Children are becoming aware of the consequences of their actions and are developing positive attitudes to learning. Children are given the opportunity to talk about their emotions. They use a poster depicting many emotions to tell the childminder how they are feeling today. As the day goes on, they revisit this if their feelings change. Through these discussions, children are building a wide vocabulary with which to describe their emotions.

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The provision is good

COVID-19 restrictions previously led to a change of routine meaning that parents left their children at the door. They are now welcomed into the house when they collect the children. This gives the childminder an opportunity to talk about the things that the children have done during the session.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates lovely opportunities for talking together. She uses these meaningful conversations to extend children's ideas and expand their vocabulary. She poses questions and listens to children's ideas. For example, she asks 'what do you think will happen?' as children create pictures with glitter glue. This develops their language and thinking skills. n Children have access to a range of books and enjoy singing together. The books are chosen to help develop children's understanding of the world as well as a love of story. They can talk about the characters and storylines in the books they have shared. This demonstrates that children are developing their listening and attention skills. n Children are becoming aware of some letter sounds and the letters in their names. However, some of the activities used to promote children's literacy skills are a little too difficult for children to tackle successfully. For example, when

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children are asked to give the initial sound of objects in picture cards they are unsure of what is expected of them. This means that activities in this area are not always building on what children know and can do. n Parents value the special relationship that the childminder has with their

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25 August 2022 children. They report that she gets to know their individual personalities and tailors her teaching approach to meet their needs. Parents say that the childminder keeps them updated so effectively that they 'feel like they are with their children even when they are not'. This strong partnership maximises learning as parents revisit topics at home. n Children are developing a good understanding of number. They enjoy counting as they play. The childminder sensitively challenges them to solve problems. For example, she asks 'who is the tallest?' as children stand against a height chart. She extends their play with a number jigsaw to ask 'which number is your age?'. In this way, children are using their knowledge and practising new skills. n The childminder has developed an inviting indoor learning environment. The resources offered match children's interests. Children are encouraged to share

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and look after resources. They tidy away when they have finished an activity. In this way, they are learning to have respect for each other and their environment. n Children enjoy daily exercise sessions. They beam with pride as they demonstrate their skills in doing forward rolls. The childminder challenges them to think of new ways to stretch and balance. In this way, they are developing their creativity as well as their physical stamina and strength. n The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of an assistant working with her in her home. The assistant was never left alone with children or included in ratios. On realising the breech, the childminder immediately ceased working with the assistant until all suitability checks were completed. This had no impact on the well-being of the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands what action to take to keep children safe. The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge updated. Her knowledge of a range of safeguarding topics is secure. The childminder takes effective measures to keep children safe in the home environment and when on outings. She supports children to remember to keep themselves safe. For example, reminding them about road safety when they are out on a walk. Children follow good hygiene routines and are beginning to understand how to keep themselves healthy. The childminder works with families to raise awareness of oral health.

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should:

n further enhance understanding of how children develop literacy skills so that activities consistently build on what children know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2544193 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10215474 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector reviewed documents, including first-aid certificates and attendance records. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

25 August 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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25 August 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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