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 happy, relaxed and safe in the homely environment. The childminder is calm and encouraging. She helps children to select resources that interest them. Children demonstrate confidence and excitement as they explore the stimulating environment. They are motivated and eager to play.

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The provision is good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has high expectations of what they are capable of. For instance, children are enabled to put on their own coats and shoes. Children are learning about the world around them and the natural environment. For example, they enjoy daily walks to the country park and have opportunities to ride their scooters around the bicycle tracks. Children enthusiastically listen to well-told stories the childminder reads to them. Overall, children make good progress in their development and are well prepared for their future learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and have a good understanding of the childminder's rules and expectations. For example, as children finish an activity with the toy trains, they immediately start to tidy the train track away without being asked. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they walk to and from school holding hands and learn about the pedestrian crossings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's developing language skills. For example, she talks with children about what they are doing as she plays alongside them. However, there are times when the childminder does not support children to learn new words and develop their language. This means that children's communication is not extended to the highest level. n The childminder helps children to prepare for starting school. For example, children go on different outings where they have opportunities to meet a wider group of children. This helps to support children's social skills and develop their confidence. n The childminder has a broad curriculum that is designed to cover all areas of learning. She regularly observes and assesses children to see how she can help them to develop further. She provides activities based on children's interests. For example, children who are interested in puzzles use a magnetic puzzle to

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need to do better?

manoeuvre balls around a maze to get to the other side. However, the childminder's learning intentions are not always focused sharply enough on each child's next steps in learning to extend their knowledge and understanding. n Children show high levels of engagement. For example, they focus intently as they build a train track. Children build the track with a clear purpose and choose the correct shape and size of the pieces in an attempt to join the track together.

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need to do better?

5 July 2023 They learn through trial and error how to construct bridges and cross roads. This helps children to develop good attitudes to learning. n The childminder helps children to manage their own personal hygiene. For example, she teaches children the importance of flushing the toilet and washing their hands. She gives clear messages about the importance of handwashing before eating. Older children manage their own personal hygiene confidently. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. Parents describe the childminder as 'warm', 'cheerful' and 'professional'. They feel informed about their children's progress and have seen an improvement in the skills their children have developed since they have started attending. Parents value the regular outings that the childminder provides. Partnership working is effective and helps to provide consistency of care. n The childminder is keen to maintain her ongoing professional development. She

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need to do better?

welcomes the support of the local authority early years advisers to help her to identify the strengths of the service she provides and areas for improvement. The childminder regularly makes changes to the environment and resources to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role in protecting children from harm and keeping them safe. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She implements procedures effectively to keep children safe and secure. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments for the indoor environment and when children are playing outdoors. The childminder explains to children about road safety. This helps children to begin to understand the importance of keeping themselves safe and managing risks.

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should:

n build on opportunities to extend children's vocabulary, in order to further develop their communication and language skills n strengthen the curriculum, to identify consistent learning intentions for children and build on what they already know.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493755 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10295577 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 1 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Benchill district of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 4.30pm, 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views about the childminder. n The inspector observed children during activities and assessed the impact on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

5 July 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

5 July 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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