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

The childminder supports children to develop good relationships with her and each other. Children are happy and confident in their environment, and they demonstrate this as they make choices about what they would like to play with. Children seek out the childminder for reassurance and for her to join in with them as they play. For example, babies take books to the childminder to read. Older children engage in role play, pretending to be police officers. This supports them to develop their imaginations.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to understand her expectations for behaviour. Children behave well. The childminder supports children to learn how to take responsibility for their environment. They all sing a tidy-up song. This encourages children to tidy up their toys before snack time. The childminder gives children lots of praise, which helps them to feel proud. Older children show good manners as they say 'please and thank you' when pouring their drinks at the table. Young toddlers listen to the childminder and follow her instructions.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports the children to explore problem-solving skills. Children discuss which container is full and heavy. They use their fine motor skills as they glue and stick different-sized craft materials. Children connect plastic bricks, pushing them together to make towers. The childminder extends the older children's experiences by counting and grouping the blocks in colours. The children are developing their mathematical skills well in this setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has devised a creative curriculum with a sharp focus on the prime areas of learning. Children show deep concentration and engagement when taking part in activities. For example, children wash and chop their fruit for snack time. The childminder models and supports the children with their cutting skills. The children cheer as they achieve their goal. This supports children's learning and development. n Children make good progress with their communication and language development. The childminder models new words to children as she comments on their play and sings songs with them. The childminder introduces words that children are not familiar with. Children eagerly recall and pronounce new words, which helps extend their growing vocabulary. n The childminder has a detailed knowledge and understanding of each child's progress and overall development. She uses assessments to devise next steps in

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need to do better?

children's learning, based on their interests. However, at times, the childminder does not fully challenge all children in their learning. Therefore, they move on quickly.

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need to do better?

1 December 2023 n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills. Children have numerous opportunities to practise their self-care skills, such as washing their hands and dressing themselves. This supports children to learn the importance of good health and hygiene. n The childminder listens to the children as they describe what they have drawn and painted. She praises what they have done, for example taking note of the detail older children have applied in creating Christmas tree decorations. This helps children to feel proud of their achievements. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills in a range of ways. Children benefit from trips to the park, which helps them to practise their climbing and coordination skills. Children develop hand-eye coordination as they scoop and fill containers in the sand tray. All children are developing good physical skills, preparing them well for their next stage in learning.

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n Parents are really happy with the setting. They comment that the childminder shares what their children are learning now and how to extend this at home. The childminder works well in partnership with parents using varied communication methods. This helps promote continuity for children between the setting and home. n The childminder is passionate about her professional development. She works closely with her local authority to identify relevant training to enhance her practice. The childminder seeks the views of parents and acts on any suggestions that they have. She strives to continually improve children's experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of who to contact and understands the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a household member. The childminder supervises children well during their play. She has effective risk assessments of the environment and outings to promote children's safety. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety and stranger danger.

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should:

n strengthen learning experiences to challenge children at all times and to continuously enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500267 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10308089 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 6 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Higher Blackley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education 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 setting. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk, discussing the early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder of the children taking part in a creative activity. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and considered the quality of the education and its impact on the children's progress and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and discussed safeguarding knowledge.

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Inspection activities

1 December 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

1 December 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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