Childminder, Full day care 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 is calm and gentle in her interactions with children. She creates a loving and supportive atmosphere for children to flourish. Sensitive encouragement and praise help to build children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has effective systems in place to help new children settle into her home. She welcomes both children and parents for short taster sessions before they start attending. This gradual approach to transition helps to build positive relationships from the outset. In turn, children settle quickly. Children demonstrate that they are happy, safe and content in this home-from-home setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to build their knowledge of early mathematics. Children frequently hear number sequences when the childminder counts aloud during play. Children recognise numbers on a clock face and talk about 'many' and 'few' when counting toy bricks. The childminder subtly weaves numbers and mathematics into children's games to help to extend their knowledge. Children's recent interest in dinosaurs is incorporated into play. This helps to enthuse children and ignite their curiosity. The childminder cares for children who are different ages. Children are sociable and enjoy making friends beyond their immediate peer group. Older children help younger ones, and children develop respect, tolerance and good social skills. Furthermore, the childminder carefully adapts her teaching to meet children's unique needs. For example, older children enjoy chapter books and younger children explore simple picture books. Teaching and activities are age-

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The provision is good

appropriate, helping everyone to make good progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes plenty of training to build her knowledge. She has a positive attitude towards improvement and strives to offer high-quality care for children and families. Regular training helps to improve skills and impacts on the quality of service offered. n The childminder has developed good links with other professionals. For example, she has a number of childminder friends and also benefits from the support of a local authority quality adviser. These professional links help to build the childminder's confidence and develop her good practice. n The childminder is a knowledgeable practitioner. She understands how young children learn. The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to offer children a well-sequenced, ambitious and carefully planned curriculum. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n Children regularly visit places in their local community. Trips include outings to

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need to do better?

the library and toddler groups. These experiences help to extend children's learning and enrich their experiences. n Children are confident communicators. The childminder speaks more than one

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31 October 2024 language and communicates in both English and children's home languages. This helps children to quickly understand the meaning of words and develop a broad vocabulary. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates often with parents about children's progress and learning. She supports parents to contribute to their child's learning at home to provide a consistent approach. This helps to foster a collaborative relationship, which in turn benefits children. n Children wash their hands before eating. They learn why it is important to wash germs away. Children's good health is well promoted through embedded hygiene procedures. n Children remain busy and occupied. However, sometimes, children lose concentration during planned adult-led activities. They become distracted by a large range of toys nearby. The childminder sometimes does not consider the

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organisation of the environment to better promote and extend children's concentration and engagement. n The childminder observes children and knows what they like and can do. She uses this knowledge to tailor her teaching. She plans activities with clear learning objectives and helps children to take the next steps in their learning and development. n Children relish a challenge. To illustrate, children draw using an easel, paint and pens. They are encouraged to copy marks made by the attentive childminder. Eventually, they successfully make recognisable marks and are proud of their early writing skills. They show a good attitude towards difficult tasks and repeatedly try until they succeed.

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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 help children to achieve deep levels of concentration during adult-led activities and consider how the environment and teaching can better support this.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535908 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10360045 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round with the exception of family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk, and the childminder explained how the curriculum is designed and what she intends for children to learn. n The childminder showed the inspector around all areas of the registered premises and they discussed safety and security measures in place. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and considered their views and comments. n A range of key documentation was sampled by the inspector, including insurance and training certificates. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

31 October 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

31 October 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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