Childminder EY347422

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 establishes warm and trusting relationships with all children. She is calm and nurturing, and children respond positively to her. The childminder knows each child's individual personality, including their likes and dislikes, and uses this knowledge to plan effectively. As a result, children remain motivated to learn, develop positive attitudes and make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children make independent choices in their play and show resilience. They enjoy role-play opportunities, such as making pretend ice cream at the imaginary café. The childminder skilfully uses these experiences to extend children's imagination. She offers guidance and support without taking over, enabling children to develop confidence, independence and a 'can-do' attitude.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and demonstrate a clear understanding of the routines and boundaries in place. The childminder promotes positive behaviour through warm, nurturing relationships and by modelling respect and kindness. She sets consistent expectations and reinforces them with regular praise and encouragement, helping children to feel secure and valued. As a result, children develop strong social skills, learn to manage their feelings and show consideration for others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-sequenced curriculum that is carefully tailored to children's stages of development. She places strong emphasis on fostering independence through daily routines. Children manage their self-care confidently, for example when tidying up, choosing between milk and water, pouring their own drinks and preparing snacks. These experiences enable children to take increasing responsibility for themselves and develop important skills for future learning. n Mathematical concepts are consistently embedded in play. Children count, compare sizes and order objects during car-track play, sand and water exploration, and small-world activities. This approach ensures that children develop secure early mathematical understanding in meaningful and engaging ways. n The childminder promotes young children's communication skills. She introduces new vocabulary and engages children in conversation as they play. For example,

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need to do better?

children enjoy sharing books, such as 'The Snail and the Whale', where they develop their vocabulary by learning the names of different sea animals. However, at times, she does not always give children enough time to think and respond. This can occasionally limit their chances to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills and confidence in expressing themselves. n Equality, diversity and inclusion are promoted well through resources, stories,

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2 September 2025 songs and learning about a wide range of festivals. As a result, children develop an understanding of similarities and differences, showing sensitivity and respect towards others. The childminder plans regular outings in the local community and takes the children to toddler groups to meet up with other children. She uses these outings to help children to learn about the community that they live in and meet a wide range of people. n Children spend time being physically active. They enjoy exploring in the childminder's garden, carefully walking across the balance beams. They safely run in the garden, navigating spaces around obstacles. The childminder takes children to the local park, where they climb on play equipment. These activities help to strengthen children's core muscles and develop their coordination skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice daily, evaluating what works well and

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identifying areas for further improvement. She undertakes regular research and reading to enhance her skills, often introducing new and motivating activity ideas to engage children and support their learning. n Partnership with parents is a particular strength. Families receive daily updates, photographs and clear information about their child's progress, next steps in their learning and ideas for supporting them at home. Parents speak highly of the caring and supportive approach and value the consistent help they receive, for example with developing children's communication and toilet training. This strong partnership ensures that children experience continuity between home and the setting, which supports their learning, development and well-being.

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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 give children more time to think and respond to questions, developing their communication, language and skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347422 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10399372 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 6 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Wythenshawe, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder offers government-funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. 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 inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

2 September 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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