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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children have a good time at the childminder's home. The childminder provides a home-from-home environment where children are nurtured and can be themselves. Children are confident when choosing where to play, either indoors or outdoors. They are currently enjoying 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' story. Children show great delight in having a 'tea party' with their friends and the 'tiger'. Children follow instructions well and understand the childminder's expectations of them. For example, children select their snack and confidently cut it into manageable pieces. They are kind and help each other when attempting to use the climbing frame. Children push themselves along in the car as they navigate around the garden. Consequently, children behave well, and they are developing their physical and social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder is calm and reassuring to the children. She is a good role model and supports children in all aspects of their play. She reads to them and encourages them to join in with her. Children know how to handle books with care. The childminder introduces new vocabulary for the children as they play. For example, when reading a story about a lion and a dragon, she asks the children to describe the dragon, they say it is 'big' and she says, 'Yes, it's an enormous dragon.' Therefore, children are developing their communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum combines children's interests with themes and topics. For example, a 'dinosaur world' has been set up to encourage children to develop their language as well as their understanding of the world. Children use the 'dinosaurs' to 'stomp' around and babies 'roar' with the 'tigers' they have added to their play. In the main, the childminder is successful at providing an exciting range of activities for children where they make progress. Although the childminder generally fosters learning through play, there are occasions where she could provide depth to children's play, in order for them to build on their knowledge and skills for future learning. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say she offers a home-from-home environment. Parents like hearing about their child's development and the ideas the childminder suggests for their child's learning at home too. Older children

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need to do better?

who attend before and after school have written testimonials that say that they enjoy the childminder's snacks and that she has good toys. They say she makes them feel happy if they are sad. There is a consistent approach to children's learning and development through positive parent partnerships. n Children understand the expectations of them because the childminder is a good role model to them. Children use their manners and treat each other with

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22 June 2023 respect. They know how to share and take turns. Children communicate their personal needs to the childminder who is responsive to their requests and supportive of children learning to do things for themselves. The childminder uses a 'behaviour tree' where children receive positive praise that is noted on 'leaves' and place them onto the 'tree'. Consequently, children are developing their independence and are well behaved. n The childminder teaches children about sustainability. Children go on trips to local groups where they learn about recycling. The childminder has recycling bins at her home, and children understand what these are used for. The childminder has sourced reusable straws for when children have their milk. Children excitedly show the inspector the strawberries and other produce that are growing in the garden. As a result, children are gaining valuable awareness of looking after the planet.

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need to do better?

n Babies enjoy exploring the childminder's home. They confidently climb the steps outside to the garden. The childminder praises babies for their achievements. Babies enjoy snuggling in for comfort with the childminder and communicate when they want something. The childminder models words to them, in order to encourage their speech and language. Consequently, babies personal and social development is supported well. n The childminder is proactive in seeking opportunities to develop her own professional practice and has completed several courses. For example, she recently attended a course about learning outdoors. As a result, children have ample learning opportunities outdoors. It is evident through the childminder's practice that this has had a positive impact on the setting and the outcomes for the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows how to identify possible signs of abuse and the procedures to follow to raise her concerns regarding children in her care. Furthermore, the childminder is also aware of her responsibility of reporting concerns of other professionals she comes into contact with. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure for children by completing detailed risk assessments. The childminder has procedures in place for recording accidents and administering medication. She has up to date paediatric first-aid training. Therefore, she is able to deal with any accidents that may occur.

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should:

n use the already effective curriculum to deeply engage children in their play, in order to build sufficient knowledge and skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500495 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10285377 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 15 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Chorlton area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk to understand how the provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A planned activity was jointly evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents. n A sample of documents were viewed by the inspector. These included evidence of suitability, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training and the policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

22 June 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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Inspection activities

22 June 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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