Harrison, Stacey

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 and settled in the highly positive, safe and nurturing environment of this childminder setting. There are lots of cuddles and much laughter. It is clear that the childminder enjoys her time with the children and that the children have a close and warm relationship with her. Children behave well and are kind and polite to adults and children alike. The childminder is an excellent role model, gently reminding children to say 'please' or 'thank you' when they occasionally forget and praising good behaviour such as sharing toys.

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The provision is good

Children's early language and communication skills are well supported by the childminder. She takes every opportunity to talk with the children. She names the colours of toys and encourages children to talk about what they are doing. She talks to them during care routines and encourages them to tell her when they need a drink of water or to go for a sleep.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of fun playing with a range of light up toys. They are highly motivated to bend, stretch and shake the toys, encouraged to continue to try hard by the childminder. Children laugh and clap as they make the toy light up by stretching it out. This supports children to develop their physical skills well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes every opportunity to promote children's independence. Even the youngest children are encouraged to do things for themselves, for example, by helping themselves to a drink of water when they are thirsty. At snack time, children carefully cut up a banana. They are then encouraged and supported by the childminder to feed themselves independently, choosing to use a spoon. This also helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. n Overall, the childminder has organised the environment well. There are a wide range of toys and activities which gives children a lot to choose from. She chooses resources for more focused activities thoughtfully, in order to engage children in the learning. However, some resources, especially books, are not always readily accessible to younger children. This does not support children to develop an early love of reading. n Children are given lots of opportunities to develop their imaginative play, for

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example, when pretending to change the nappy on a baby doll. Children are engrossed as they carefully take a wipe and clean the doll. They gently put nappy cream on the doll and then put another nappy on. This takes quite a while, but the childminder gives the children lots of time to complete the task independently, offering gentle encouragement and lots of praise. This demonstrates how children have a high level of concentration and enjoyment in their play.

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15 November 2023 n The childminder uses assessment effectively to give her a clear understanding of what children can do and their next steps in learning. She completes an 'All About Me' booklet in partnership with parents, which enables her to identify where children are in their learning and their next steps. Next steps for each child are reviewed regularly. This ensures that her teaching is closely matched to children's needs and supports them to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder takes the children on regular outings and visits. They go on exciting trips using trains and buses to travel, and participate in community activities such as a local litter pick. Younger children enjoy attending playgroups and other local activities with the childminder. These activities build children's confidence with larger groups of children and supports their social skills. n The childminder has an absolute passion for what she does. She has taken a

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further qualification to enable her to continue to improve her skills and knowledge around her practice. She has also accessed a wide variety of extra training. She enjoys meeting with other childminders on a weekly basis, where she takes the opportunity to share good practice and exchange ideas. This ensures that her provision continues to develop and improve. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They talk about her personal warmth and appreciate the nurture and care which she offers the children. They say that children are treated 'like her own family' and are always happy to come to the setting, showing that children feel safe and secure. Parents report that they are well informed about their children's learning and development via daily verbal updates and regular photographs. This enables them to continue to support the learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and what to do in the event of a concern about a child. She ensures that she follows safer sleep practices for babies in her care. She conducts regular risk assessments of the premises, both inside and outdoors and family pets are not able to access any areas where children play. This ensures that all areas are safe and suitable for children.

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should:

n consider how the learning environment can be developed to further support children's early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426524 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10301493 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 17 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Withington area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of family holidays and public holidays. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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