Childminder EY537917

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 provides a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe and secure. He greets each child warmly as they arrive, helping them to settle quickly and start their day with confidence. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder and has a secure knowledge of the children in his care. He operates a key-person system to ensure he meets each child's individual needs effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds strong attachments with children. He gets down to their level and speaks to them calmly. Children behave well and understand the range of rules and boundaries that are in place. The childminder actively promotes positive behaviour. He continuously offers praise and encouragement to recognise children's efforts. For example, when children are told they have created a lovely picture, their faces light up with pride. This positive reinforcement boosts children's confidence and motivates them to stay engaged and focused on activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a variety of meaningful trips and outings to enrich children's experiences. For instance, visits to the local woodland support children's physical development and help them learn to assess and manage risks independently. These opportunities contribute to ensuring all children make good progress throughout their time in the childminder's care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a broad range of adult-led activities. He balances this with opportunities for children to extend their own learning through following their own interests. Children explore the environment, both indoors and outdoors, selecting the resources they enjoy. This helps children to make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to build on children's current skills. He monitors children's development closely and identifies emerging needs at an early stage. When needed, he provides targeted support to help narrow any gaps in children's learning. The childminder involves parents, carers and external professionals, and he initiates referrals where appropriate. This promotes continuity in children's learning. n Children are beginning to understand routines and the structure of the day. They wash their hands before mealtimes and learn how to chop vegetables safely and

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build their independence. However, on some occasions, children are not consistently encouraged to tidy up after activities. This limits valuable opportunities for them to develop respect for the resources and environment around them. n The childminder's enthusiasm for sharing books encourages children to develop

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18 July 2025 a love of reading. He selects stories to broaden children's understanding of the world. For example, children can access a wide range of books independently, such as 'All Kinds of Kindness' and 'This is How We Stay Safe'. Children make choices from a range of interactive story sacks to take home. This allows parents to continue their learning, encouraging children to nurture a love of reading at home as well. n The childminder role models expected behaviours. This encourages children to behave well. For example, at mealtimes, the childminder demonstrates good table manners. He supports children to use their knife and fork correctly. The childminder also helps children to understand the importance of food and drink. Children learn that milk contributes to strong, healthy bones. This enables them to develop an understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles. n The childminder maintains his professional development. He regularly completes

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training to keep his skills and knowledge current. The childminder networks with other childminders, participates in webinars and accesses online training courses to continually enhance his practice. This enables him to ensure that his knowledge remains up to date and supports high-quality teaching and care. n The childminder has a good relationship with the local school. He shares detailed information about children's learning when they first start school or nursery. The childminder gathers information about what children are learning. Teachers in school value the ongoing collaboration to support children's well-being and development. n Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress and next steps. They comment that they are incredibly happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They value the wide range of learning opportunities children experience. Parents say their children have come on in 'leaps and

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bounds', giving them the confidence to be ready for school.

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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 plan more effectively for children to practise their independence and self-help skills, particularly at tidy-up times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537917 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10398537 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 10 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk to discuss the curriculum, including how the he assesses and plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector also discussed the arrangements for safeguarding children and the childminder's reporting procedures.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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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