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 with this warm and welcoming childminder. The childminder has created a homely and comfortable learning environment for children to explore. Children are able to access resources independently to follow their own interests. She ensures that children feel safe and secure in her care and takes time to get to know each child well. The childminder meets children's individual needs by adapting activities to ensure that all children feel a sense of achievement.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She encourages children to share and to understand the feelings of others. She supports children to learn how to resolve conflict themselves. The childminder provides gentle, nurturing care for babies, which helps to develop their confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder implements a broad curriculum that supports children to get ready for school. She develops children's key skills, such as independence, holding a pencil and communicating with confidence. The childminder establishes a good balance of planned activities, experiences and time for free play. She teaches children about the world around them through a range of enriching activities, such as growing and cooking vegetables from the garden and visiting museums.

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need to do better?

n The childminder sequences her curriculum effectively. She has a clear vision of what she wants children to learn in her setting. She supports children to learn skills through well-planned activities that are based on children's interests. Consequently, children make good progress in all areas of learning and are well prepared for school. n The childminder has ambitious goals for all children. She differentiates activities to ensure that all children are working towards achievable next steps. For example, children develop physical skills by hammering golf tees into a pumpkin while others use a pumpkin-shaped piece of play dough. Children develop confidence in their abilities and are motivated to learn. n In the main, the childminder uses assessment effectively. She collects information from parents about what children already know and can do. She makes effective observations of children's learning during activities. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not always use her knowledge of the child to assess if children are at the expected level of development for their age. This causes delays in recognising where children need more support. n The childminder maintains effective relationships with parents. She shares pictures and messages throughout the day, which involves the parent in their child's learning. The childminder also gives parents activities and resources that will help further their child's learning. When challenges arise, she signposts other

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need to do better?

17 September 2024 professionals and services that may help the family. As a result, children's learning can continue at home and children get the support they need to be healthy and happy. n The childminder helps children to feel secure. For example, she provides stimulating activities for babies, staying close by to ensure that they feel safe. She responds to the babbling and gestures that babies make with smiles and chatter, which teaches them how to communicate. Consequently, children are confident and ready to learn. n The childminder teaches children about making healthy choices. Children are physically active throughout the day as they explore local parks and walk to play groups. Children learn about the food they eat as they grow vegetables in the greenhouse and make their own healthy pizzas. The childminder teaches children about oral health and encourages them to drink water. As a result, children begin to understand how to live a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to improving her practice through continuing professional development. She reflects on areas that she needs support in and seeks training or the support of a childminding mentor to improve her understanding. The childminder uses what she has learned in practice and shares her knowledge with parents. As a result, the childminder constantly improves her practice in all areas to the benefit of children in her care.

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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 establish methods to quickly identify any delays in children's learning, in order to support children's overall development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245483 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10351361 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 3 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Openshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector took account of their views of several parents. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity together and discussed children's learning.

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Inspection activities

17 September 2024 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

17 September 2024 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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