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 understands what makes each child unique and is observant when it comes to understanding the needs of all children in her care. This results in children settling into the setting quickly. The childminder is able to set clear expectations of behaviour, which children follow well. She provides a clearly structured environment, which is accessible to all children. This is changed on a regular basis to keep children engaged. Children are encouraged to choose their own learning opportunities. The childminder extends and works on children's next steps in learning. The impact of this is that children progress effectively in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children show confidence in exploring and questioning how things work. For example, children show interest in the bubble machine during sensory play. The childminder takes the opportunity to extend their learning and explain how this machine works. She also lets the children have hands-on experiences where appropriate. This is extended further by allowing the children to fill the bubble machine themselves and turn it on. This results in children being extremely engaged in the task.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a yearly curriculum that is ambitious for all children. For example, the childminder uses the seasons as a guide to plan activities. These are adapted to meet individual children's next steps in learning. This means that children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder sets high expectations for children. For example, the childminder teaches children to share resources in an age-appropriate way. On occasion, when children are reminded of the expectations, they go on to make appropriate choices. The childminder praises children for doing so. This shows that children are supported effectively to meet high expectations. n The childminder uses rich language around the children in her care. For example, she narrates play effectively for younger children. She exposes them to many language opportunities by sharing new words. This means children have daily exposure to new language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder effectively uses assessments to set clear next steps for children. For example, activities are planned to meet objectives. The childminder also takes every opportunity to meet individual children's next steps throughout the day. This means that all children progress at a rapid pace. n Children experience many opportunities to explore both indoors and outdoors. However, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to revisit some of their learning within the setting to develop skills further. This results in children being unable to effectively make links within their learning and embed

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need to do better?

17 October 2024 skills further while with the childminder. n The childminder promotes resilience and independence. For example, children are encouraged to put on and take off their own shoes. The childminder knows children's abilities and needs well. She sets small steps for children in order to build this resilience. This supports children in preparation for the next stage in their learning and prepares them for life in Modern Britain. n The childminder makes connections with the schools children attend. However, the childminder has not made effective relationships with other settings younger children attend. This means the childminder does not always have a well- rounded understanding of children's experiences outside of the setting and next steps that other professionals have identified. This means that learning is not always consistent with that of other settings. n Families speak highly of the setting and how beneficial the childminder has been

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need to do better?

in helping support children's learning and development. For example, they talk about how key resources and knowledge are effectively shared. This means that the childminder has encouraged positive relationships with both the children and their families. The impact of this is that children continue to learn and embed skills outside of the setting.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n build connections with other settings that children attend to promote consistent learning for children n revisit previous learning opportunities so that children can embed what they have already learned.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538704 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10351329 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 25 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Benchill area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. 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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