Burke, Robina Anne

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 supports children's emotional well-being. She helps children to settle quickly into her care. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and spends time playing alongside children. She gives children cuddles and reassurance when they need it to help them to feel emotionally safe and secure. Children feel comfortable and develop a sense of trust and attachment with the childminder. The childminder is a positive role model to children. She encourages children to use their manners and to speak politely. Children demonstrate a good sense of belonging as they know what is expected from them and they are respectful towards each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum that is ambitious for every child. She engages children in tasks, such as exploring different textures and threading Easter wreaths and bracelets. This helps children to explore and learn through hands-on experiences. Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. The childminder observes children to help her to understand what they are capable of doing. She uses this information to plan children's next steps in learning. This helps all children to make good progress in their development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop their small-muscle skills. She involves children in activities such as picking up coloured dinosaurs with tweezers and placing them in the correct coloured bowls. This helps children to become competent in using their fine motor skills and develop better control over their small movements. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and carers. She shares daily updates and photos of children's activities with explanations about what children are learning. The childminder encourages parents to share children's experiences at home. Children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning. n The childminder does not regularly access training, which means that there are some aspects of her practice that could be enhanced. For example, she sometimes asks children closed questions that do not encourage deeper levels of thinking. On these occasions, children's ability to engage more fully in their

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need to do better?

learning experiences are limited. n The childminder teaches children about nature and the world around them. She engages children in observing caterpillars and discusses their transformation into butterflies. This helps children to understand life cycles and develop an appreciation for the environment in which they live. n The childminder promotes children's independence. She teaches them self-care skills and encourages them to manage their personal needs. She involves

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need to do better?

23 April 2025 children in daily routines, such as their washing hands and putting on their own shoes. This helps to improve children's abilities to carry out tasks for themselves and prepares them for their next stage of learning. n The childminder promotes an understanding of how people are different. She encourages children to explore and discuss various family structures and backgrounds. The childminder uses books and role-play activities to help children to learn about the diverse range of families. This helps children to recognise and respect different family dynamics. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles by engaging them in role-play activities. Children dress up as nurses, practise giving injections and listen to each other's hearts using toy medical equipment. This helps children to understand the importance of health and hygiene and promotes an interest in caring for themselves and others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematical development by providing counting and sorting activities. Children engage in tasks, such as sorting shapes and colours, counting objects and using numbered blocks. This helps children to develop their knowledge and understanding of number recognition, counting and problem-solving. n The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She role models respectful and kind interactions. The childminder encourages children to express their feelings and needs in a constructive manner. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn how to manage their emotions effectively. n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a change to her health. Although this has not had an impact on children's care, safety and welfare, Ofsted has been unable to assess this information in order to determine her ongoing suitability.

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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 access regular professional development to extend practice and enhance children's engagement in their learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500274 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10388312 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 5 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Withington, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 6am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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

23 April 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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