Childminder, Out-of school day care in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settled. The childminder walks children to and from school. Children arrive at the childminder's house excited. The childminder prepares various activities that she knows they will enjoy, such as crafts and small-world toys. She provides age-appropriate experiences, such as colouring. This encourages social interactions between all the children. For instance, children enjoy pleasant exchanges with the childminder and their friends. They give each other encouragement and comment on what they like about each other's creations. This helps children to develop their social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a homely, welcoming environment, where children feel safe and secure. The children know her house rules and happily hang their coats up. The childminder provides a space where the children can relax. She builds positive bonds with the children, which supports their well-being. The childminder uses calming approaches to help the children manage their emotions. She listens to the children and values their ideas. The childminder supervises children well. This supports a prompt response when they need support with their behaviour. The children talk about what they have been doing at school and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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n The childminder knows the children in her care well. This is seen when she responds enthusiastically to the stories children share with her from nursery and school. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. For example, older children proudly talk with visitors about their sketching achievements. n Children enjoy drawing and use their imagination. The childminder comments on what they are doing. She helps the children to learn how to draw faces. She praises the children when they are proud of their efforts. Through play, the childminder encourages children to have a go and be confident. n The childminder creates an inclusive environment for the children to play in. The childminder helps children celebrate a range of cultural festivals to support their learning about each other's heritage. This helps children to value and respect others, which prepares them well for life in modern Britain. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear, consistent rules and

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expectations. As a result, children are kind, and respectful of each other. Older children give the younger ones time to talk and are good role models to children. The childminder promotes sharing, turn taking and mutual respect. This helps children to focus their attention on activities that interest them, which further promotes their good behaviour. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child development. She

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25 January 2024 observes children as they play. The childminder follows children's interests. She plans activities and experiences that will further support children's next stages of learning. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She supports children's healthy eating. She also helps them to be physically active and spend time outdoors effectively. n The childminder gathers information when children first start. Children settle well and gain confidence and self-esteem quickly. Parents feel there is a good two- way flow of information. The childminder always shares information from the school. She ensures she shares key information with parents at drop off and pick up times. n The childminder has built a working relationship with the local school that the children she cares for attend. She works with them, so that appropriate information is shared between herself, the school and parents. This helps to

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ensure that children's needs are met. n The childminder is aware of the importance of reflecting on her own knowledge and refreshing her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers and completes her own online research. She is currently reviewing her provision to help meet the needs of older children more fully.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496981 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10308576 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of care being provided and assessed the impact that this had on children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of adults working with children.

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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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