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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. They are learning how to be kind and take turns with support from this friendly childminder. They busily care for the dolls and take them for walks in the pram. They carefully settle them for a sleep and go to make some food in the play kitchen. Children are developing their imaginations as they revisit previous experiences and learning. Their behaviour is good. Children know the routine and help to set up for snack and lunchtime. They wait patiently at the table until everyone has finished. Children listen carefully to the rules and show respect to the childminder, who has high expectations of them. They are developing an understanding of what is right and wrong.

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The provision is good

Children are developing independence. They carefully cut up the fruit at snack time under the childminder's guidance. They receive lots of praise and encouragement to 'have a go' and are learning not to give up if something is a challenge. This is helping them to build their resilience and develop a positive approach to their learning. Children enthusiastically identify numerals and match quantities. They are engaged within the activity and carefully count out the pegs. They clap in delight when they complete their counting. Children are developing their understanding of mathematical language and concepts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands her areas of strength and areas for further development. She has systems in place to ensure that record keeping is effective. Assistants are supported to access training and develop their skills and understanding. A detailed induction pack ensures that the relevant information is shared when assistants start. This supports children to access a high-quality setting. n Children have frequent opportunities to visit the local parks. These visits support children to learn about their local community and provides a chance to use their physical skills. They are also increasing their confidence as they access these unfamiliar and new environments. These opportunities support children to extend their understanding of the wider world around them and resilience in new situations. n Children are developing their independence as they learn to care for themselves. They wash their own hands. At mealtimes, they use cutlery appropriately and

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need to do better?

pour their drinks. The childminder also encourages them to try and put on their own coat and shoes. This is supporting children to develop the skills they will need when they start school. n The childminder understands the seven areas of learning. She supports children to access a range of experiences to develop their mathematical and literacy skills. However, some of the activities do not consider the individual child. For

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need to do better?

20 February 2023 example, children are learning letters and the sounds they represent. Planning has involved children working their way through the alphabet. The childminder has not considered using the letters children are more familiar with as their starting point. This is because the childminder understands the early learning goals but has not sequenced learning so that it is more relevant to the individual children. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The childminder works closely with parents to address any developmental concerns. Children's communication development is a key area of focus for the childminder. Children are assessed frequently using a communication audit tool. This identifies any gaps in children's development. The childminder offers frequent early intervention work to support them to make good progress. The childminder will refer them for additional support if she has concerns about a

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child's progress. As a result, all children are making good progress. n Parents explain that their children enjoy coming to the childminder and describe her as caring and nurturing. They say that their children are making good progress, particularly with their confidence and speaking. Parents appreciate all the trips and new experiences that the childminder offers to the children. They feel these experiences have a positive impact on their child's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that children are safe and puts appropriate controls in place. For example, the fence has recently blown over and the garden is not secure. The childminder does not presently allow children to access the garden until it is repaired. Children understand about e-safety and know that they do not access the internet at the childminder's. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and the action she must take if she has concerns about a child. Assistants also access training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. The childminder also understands the action she must take if an allegation is made against her or someone in her household.

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should:

n offer next steps in learning that consider more focused sequencing for individual children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541864 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10239009 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Higher Blackley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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.

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Inspection activities

20 February 2023 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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20 February 2023 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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