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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a forest school approach to her setting. She encourages children to learn through the outdoors. Parents speak highly of this and the new and different experiences that their children are exposed to. This helps children to develop a knowledge and love of nature. The childminder plans learning experiences which meet the individual needs of all children in her setting. The childminder uses her curriculum to plan themes to support children to learn new concepts, such as different family structures, cultures and ways of life. Children are engaged and inquisitive in their learning experience. The childminder supports children's speech development through the use of songs and reading books. Children practise their vocabulary throughout the day. They learn new words and the childminder supports them to put these into context in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to take ownership and responsibility for the setting. Children join in with tidy-up time and help the childminder to put away the resources before they have lunch. The childminder praises the children for their efforts and celebrates their achievements. This gives children a sense of pride. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being in a positive way throughout the session. She has routines in place, this supports children to settle quickly and understand the boundaries of the setting. Children behave well. They listen to the childminder's simple instructions and follow these well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear and ambitious curriculum intent in place. She plans learning experiences which cover all seven areas of learning and development. Children are developing positive attitudes to learning. Children have access to an indoor and outdoor play space. The childminder sets up the environment with carefully selected resources which support her overall curriculum intent. Children lead their play well and move around the setting with confidence. n The childminder encourages children to problem solve and work with each other. This helps children to test out ideas and build their confidence in having a go. The childminder asks children questions, which encourage them to think critically and express themselves through their language. Children are confident in their communication and language skills. They are learning the skill of back-and-forth conversations with the childminder and each other. Children make good progress

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in their learning. n Children play well with and alongside each other. The childminder encourages children to interact with each other and build relationships with their peers. She supports children to learn the importance of sharing and taking turns with each other. Children are learning how their actions impact others. However, at times some children are quieter and less confident than others. Occasionally, they sit

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need to do better?

25 June 2024 back while others direct the play. On rare occasions, during these times the curriculum is not always effectively sequenced to support them to fully build their self-esteem and get fully immersed in their learning. n The childminder supports children to learn some of the ways to live healthy lifestyles. She takes children to the local park, where they can use different play equipment to practice their balance and coordination skills. They also go to the library and play groups. The childminder has recently taken children to the farm on public transport, this gave children the opportunity to experience a different mode of transport. Children sit outside and enjoy their lunch together at the table. The childminder supports parents to send healthy lunches into the setting. Children have access to fresh water and milk throughout the day. n The childminder carries out effective assessments of children and knows the

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children well. She works closely with parents to ensure that children receive continuity of care between home and the setting. The childminder shares her assessments with parents and agrees next steps in children's learning. The childminder is supporting children to prepare them for their next stage of learning. n The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with their mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. This helps children to stay safe. The childminder is committed to developing her provision to continuously improve the outcomes for children. The childminder is training as a special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator. This supports her to meet the unique needs of all children and help them to make good progress. n The childminder reflects on her practice and adapts learning experiences to meet the needs of the children in the moment. This supports children to maintain their

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focus and involvement in activities. The childminder has supervision arrangements in place. She supports her assistants to understand how young children learn and how to support them in their development. The childminder observes her assistants practice and provides valuable feedback to help them improve.

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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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should:

n continue to sequence the curriculum for all children, particularly those who are quieter and less confident, so that their experiences over time build their self- esteem for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2648224 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10347208 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 9 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. 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 The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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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