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 and safe in the childminder's care. They have forged a secure bond with the childminder. They seek her out for play, comfort and praise. She is receptive to their needs and recognises each child's unique personality within her nurturing approach. This supports children's growing confidence and sense of belonging in the homely environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder has instilled a love of books and supports children to develop a knowledge of mathematics throughout the day. She engages in children's play to maintain interest and encourage independence. Children are inquisitive and willing to have a go at developing new skills. They are excited to learn and listen well to instructions. Children have a positive attitude to learning and make good progress.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. In her daily practice, she models kindness and good manners effectively. This has a beneficial impact on the children, who are polite, take turns and eager to tidy up. The childminder extends children's understanding of equality by helping them to appreciate that everyone is unique and we all have differences to be celebrated. Parents say they value the close relationships the childminder fosters with them and the regular updates she provides.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out what children can already do when they start at the setting. She uses information from parents and her own observations to identify what children need to learn next. She regularly makes assessments of children's progress and identifies areas for further development. For example, she helps children develop new words to explain time, such as 'later, after' and 'before'. This supports children to make consistently good progress from their starting points. n The childminder encourages children's speech and language skills. She prioritises reading stories and sings rhymes at every opportunity during the day. The childminder asks children questions as they play to help them develop their speech. This enhances children's learning experiences and enables them to become independent and inquisitive learners. n Children's mathematical skills are promoted well through everyday activities and

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need to do better?

resources, such as accessing numbered stacking blocks and cups. The childminder supports younger children to count as they stack their containers. They laugh out loud in delight when they knock down the towers they have built. This demonstrates children have an awareness of number and an understanding of using mathematical language during play. n Children are kind and friendly. They behave well and understand their daily

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need to do better?

6 March 2025 routine. They confidently follow the tasks given for the day. For instance, children know to tidy away, wash their hands and drink water throughout the day. The childminder helps children make positive choices and listen to instructions. Over time, this consistent approach helps children to become increasingly independent and they show respect to each other and adults. n The childminder recognises that some children prefer being outdoors and learn better in this environment. Children have opportunities to play outdoors each day in the safe and spacious communal park or on outings, such as to the library and a playgroup. However, the childminder does not always plan the outdoor curriculum effectively. The activities in this area are not consistently planned to meet all children's individual needs. n Parents explain that they are happy with the care the childminder has for their children and they state that she keeps them informed of their children's

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need to do better?

progress. They say the childminder understands the skills that the children need before they start school and she gives them ideas for things they can do at home. In addition, she offers them support to encourage toileting and oral health. Parents appreciate the information they receive from the childminder and feel part of the child's learning and development. n The childminder ensures she is up to date on mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She is accessing courses to further her own professional skills and knowledge in order to create a setting which consistently supports child development.

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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 develop further the curriculum for outdoor play, to extend learning opportunities for children during their time spent outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541296 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10372327 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 11 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n Children spoke to the inspector throughout the inspection. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector. These included documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and risk assessments. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their 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 children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

6 March 2025 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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