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 creates a warm and nurturing environment. This helps children to feel at home, which significantly enhances their overall well-being. In this supportive setting, children develop strong relationships with the childminder, who ensures that they feel valued. For example, the childminder allows children to choose what they want to play with, which gives children a sense of belonging and fosters independence.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs a broad curriculum that aligns with children's interests and developmental stages. She organises various interesting and stimulating experiences in the local community for children, such as visiting the local library to participate in story times and the local playgroup to engage in crafts and arts. These activities help children to learn positive social skills to develop a love of reading.

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The provision is good

The childminder explains to children what is happening in their day, giving them notice of what is happening next. This helps children to understand routines and expectations. Children actively seek the childminder's participation in their play. They demonstrate confidence, such as greeting visitors with enthusiasm and inviting them into their games. Children demonstrate kindness and thoughtfulness and exhibit positive behaviour, for instance, ensuring that everyone takes a turn in their play and has enough resources for the games.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She uses this successfully to create activities that excite children and capture their imagination. The childminder gathers information when children first start at the setting to establish what they already know and what they can do. She uses this information to help her plan for children's next steps in their development. This helps children to move forward with their learning. n The childminder is passionate about teaching children the vital skills that are required for starting school. She works hard to help children learn positive self- care routines, such as the importance of handwashing and being able to dress themselves. In addition, the childminder teaches children about the importance of good oral healthcare. For example, children eagerly brush their teeth following mealtimes and discuss the positive impact this has on their health.

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need to do better?

n Children develop their language and communication skills well. They participate eagerly in story times and answer questions about their play from the childminder. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not use the correct terminology for objects when speaking with children. This can have an effect on children's ongoing language acquisition.

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need to do better?

28 May 2025 n The childminder supports children in the early mathematical development well. She provides ample opportunities for children to learn about shapes and numbers. Children secure their learning through completing jigsaws and counting items in their play. The childminder challenges children as they get older, asking them to identify numbers out of sequence, which supports their thinking skills. n The childminder helps children in their understanding of the wider world. They discuss the life cycle of animals and investigate how they grow. For example, children talk about how caterpillars develop into butterflies. That said, the childminder does not consistently support children in understanding similarities and differences in themselves and others. n The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her provision. She monitors her overall practice and identifies training and development courses to support

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need to do better?

children's outcomes. For example, the childminder has recently undertaken training to support her knowledge of how children learn and how to implement this in the setting. n The childminder works closely with parents and carers, and they are extremely complimentary about her care. Parents comment on the amount of varied learning experiences that is offered to their children and the positive impact it has had on their 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 extend on children's language development even further by using a wider range of effective strategies n enhance the curriculum to support children in learning about their similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544482 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10380275 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 4 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides government funded education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and considered written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

28 May 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

28 May 2025 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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