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 in this warm and welcoming setting. Children are settled and feel completely at ease in the childminder's care. Children radiate confidence, which is seen as they communicate articulately in Polish and English. The childminder has strong values which centre on children developing high levels of self-esteem and self-assurance. She prioritises this aspect of child development, and children reap the benefits of this focused approach. For example, children who are shy at the start, quickly become immersed in activity in the children's safe haven. Children become secure, feel safe to chatter and flourish as they lead and involve themselves in play with others.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a considerate and caring role model. Children sensitively remind others of the rules and expectations. They enjoy being given responsibilities. These include, carrying delicate equipment, such as fragile crockery, and weighing scales to the table, ready for a baking activity. Children are friendly and relationships are kind. Children and the childminder greet each other playfully with a 'fist bump, barrel and sausage' routine. They are encouraged to manage their own feelings and resolve any minor conflict, such as when sharing out dough or playing with the sand. Children's behaviour is excellent.

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need to do better?

n There was a recent incident when a child was left unattended on an outing. The childminder immediately notified Ofsted, other agencies and the parents as is required. Following this significant event, the childminder reviewed and improved her risk assessment procedures. This included a focus on keeping children safe on outings. Supervision has been increased and additional headcounts have been introduced. Children now always wear high-visibility jackets when outside of the childminder's home. n The childminder is experienced, enthusiastic and clearly enjoys her work. She provides a range of activities to promote children's mathematical knowledge. For example, children weigh baking ingredients and measure a block of butter to see how many grams are needed. Children keenly estimate how much water to add to the mixture. They count and are starting to compare shapes and sizes. Children develop an awareness of time, as the childminder explains they must

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wait for 20 minutes for the dough to rest and rise. Children peer at a large clock and guess how many minutes are left before it is time to bake the biscuits. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children eat nutritious, home-cooked meals. Children help themselves to drinks of fresh water that is flavoured with cucumber and lemon. The childminder provides opportunities for children to access fresh air and be physically active, during play

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28 July 2023 in the garden and on frequent outings. Children are healthy and well. n Children know that good hygiene is important. They behave very well and respect the house rules. For example, children take their shoes off on arrival and wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. The childminder teaches children to be aware of cleanliness and sanitation in a fun way. For example, she encourages thorough handwashing by asking children to sing an alphabet song. This means children spend a suitable amount of time washing their hands and do not rush, although they are eager to move to the next activity or routine. n The childminder has developed a curriculum with a clear intent. However, she sometimes deviates from what she intends children to learn, as she tries to pack too much into one activity. The childminder does not always ensure that children have the prior knowledge needed to enable them to learn new skills and

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information from the experiences she provides. Some activities are too challenging. This means that children make good, rather than the best progress possible. n The highly spirited childminder is passionate about helping children to develop their communication and language. Overall, she promotes this aspect of learning well. For example, through her meaningful interactions with children and her commitment to exposing children to books and songs. However, the childminder does not always model the correct letter sounds in readiness for children's learning in school. n Parents comment on the excellent level of care that their children receive. Parents praise the friendly nature of the childminder. They particularly enjoy how she is supporting children to develop their speaking skills in English. The childminder shares tips with parents to help them to prepare children for the move on to school. Parents are updated about their children's experiences and

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achievements. However, they do not receive detailed feedback about children's learning priorities, in order to know what their targets are and continue with this at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has revised and updated her risk assessment processes. The childminder is able to recognise any signs that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the steps to take to share her concerns with the relevant agencies. This helps to protect children's welfare. The childminder is aware of how to respond to any allegations against herself and understands exactly what information must be notified to Ofsted. The childminder is qualified to administer paediatric first aid, and can deal with any minor injuries to a child. The childminder has completed training that focused on online safety. She used this information to teach older children about some of the dangers that they may be exposed to when using the internet.

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should:

n provide more detailed feedback to parents in relation to what children are learning n enhance phonetic awareness to ensure that children hear, recognise and can start to use the correct letter sounds n reflect on practice more precisely to identify any minor inconsistencies in implementing the intended curriculum and help children to gain the knowledge they need right now.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498791 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10304518 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, except family holidays. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant.

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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 setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The quality of education was observed and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the intent of the curriculum during a learning walk. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed, such as training certificates. The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of her household members. n Children were spoken to when appropriate. n The childminder and the inspector held ongoing discussions throughout the

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inspection. n The inspector held discussions with parents.

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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

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