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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this setting. They rush in and quickly wave goodbye to their parents and are soon absorbed in their play. This is because the childminder gathers a wealth of information about them before they start at the setting which helps them to settle. The childminder has high expectations for the children's learning and behaviour. She ensures that her assistant has all the information she needs to support the children's care and learning. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The children are shown lots of affection and have positive relationships with the childminder and assistant. Children care about one another and provide hugs and reassurances to their friends. They enjoy learning outdoors and are keen to explore the 'forest area', looking for caterpillars and snails.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and use their manners well. They understand the setting rules, such as helping to tidy up. Children are confident to select the resources that they want to play with. Children use their imagination well, for example creating bridges for their cars to drive over and under. Children sit together at mealtimes and enjoy chatting about the activities and what they would like to do next. Children learn to develop their relationships with others in a safe and secure environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum in place. She knows what she wants the children to learn next. However, at times, the childminder plans activities for children which are narrow in focus and do not always enable children to express themselves creatively. Therefore, children are not always developing to the highest levels of engagement and involvement in their learning. n The childminder and assistant support children's communication and language development. They sing songs and read books with children in their home language. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant do not always encourage children to learn new words or express themselves in English to support their growing vocabulary. n Children are interested and eager learners. They talk happily about what they are doing and bring the adults into their play. The interactions between the childminder, assistant and children are positive. Children thoroughly enjoy

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looking for snails in the garden. They use magnifying glasses to examine the different shells and identify the differences and similarities. This helps them to learn about the world around them. n Children are confident. They know the rules of the setting, such as putting on their slippers and hanging up their coats. They move around making their own choices during their play and encourage others to join in. This supports them to

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4 October 2022 develop their independence skills. n Children learn about different ways to remain healthy. They have lots of opportunities to play outdoors. They are getting lots of exercise and fresh air. Children develop their small and large muscles during their play. They use bicycles and sit on trucks to travel around the garden. Older children are adept at setting the swing in motion unaided. Learning experiences, such as moulding dough and pouring drinks, help children develop the muscles that they need for early writing. n Children behave well. They are polite and considerate to one another. Children show good levels of determination in their play and have a go until they achieve what they set out to do. The childminder and assistant actively encourage this. Children are delighted with their accomplishments. This supports their self- esteem. n Children develop an awareness of their own safety. They know how to use large

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play equipment safely and that they need to walk indoors. Children are confident to tell the inspector that they need to line up when going in and out of the garden. n The childminder and assistant keep their mandatory training up to date. This helps to keep their knowledge and skills current. n Parents are pleased with the care and support provided to their children. They comment that their children are excited to come to the setting and are learning new things every day.

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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 safeguarding. They are aware of the possible signs of abuse or neglect. The childminder understands how to report any allegations made against her or her assistant. She took effective action in response to concerns from the previous inspection regarding unvetted household members. This has prevented a reoccurrence. The childminder and assistant are both trained in paediatric first aid. Risk management strategies are secure and help to keep children safe. An emergency evacuation procedure is practised regularly with the children. The childminder reports and records any accidents that may occur.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to express themselves creatively and freely through art and craft experiences n strengthen the curriculum for communication and language even further to support children to develop their growing vocabulary to the highest standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2610727 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10238280 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Manchester. She operates Monday to Friday all year around, from 7.15am until 4.15pm, except for two weeks at Christmas. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

4 October 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

4 October 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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