Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/09/2014 21/10/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are well supported in the acquisition of communication and language skills and in their physical, person, social and emotional development so that all make good progress in their learning.  Parents are kept particularly well-informed about the progress that their children are making.  The childminder is a good role model who applies strategies consistently and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.  There is a stimulating, well-resourced and welcoming environment, which supports children's all-round development and emotional well-being, preparing them for the next stage of their learning.  Children are safe and secure in the setting due to the childminder's understanding of safeguarding issues and implementing this into her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Outdoor resources are not always in the best possible condition for children to use so that their learning is maximised.  Children's sense of belonging is not always maximised through the use of displays of their work.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the different rooms and the outside area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment records and planning documents.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector read parents' letters and took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed self-evaluation documents and policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives with her husband and two adult children in the Trafford area of Greater Manchester. The playroom, kitchen and hallway are used for childminding. Bathroom facilities are situated on the ground floor and there is a fully enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder also makes provision for older children. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends a local carer and toddler group on a regular basis. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 check that outdoor resources are always in the best possible condition for children to use so that they get the most out of them

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 consider how children's work is displayed, so that it successfully builds on each child's strong sense of belonging.

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who attend

Children who attend the provision thoroughly enjoy their time and make good progress in their language, speech and communication skills through activities that they are able to talk about and reflect on. Their physical needs and emotional development are also addressed by a provider who knows the needs and interests of all the children in her care. Children are clearly making progress relative to their age-related and expected learning goals, given their starting points. Children observed have high expectations of themselves and this is mainly due to the high expectations of the childminder, who presents herself as an effective role model and skilfully intervenes in the activities to promote discussion and reflection among the children. When one child is keen to undertake physical activities, the childminder offers a large and protected garden to play games or go to the local park. Records of activities undertaken during the day are detailed and used to inform parents at

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who attend

the end of the session. They are completed in a systematic way and describe the progress of all children, then are used in the planning of further challenging and ongoing activities.

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who attend

Parents feel particularly well informed about the progress that their children are making and all letters received from them show a great respect for and trust of the childminder. They feel part of the overall process of learning and describe that their children are particularly kept safe and healthy in the care of the childminder. All parents agree that the childminder has always been willing to support them beyond their expectations.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder applies consistent boundaries for behaviour. The children follow her instructions explicitly and over time fulfil her high expectations. Relationships are developing into strong bonds of emotional attachment and children are learning to respect and tolerate each other's differences and level of capability. For instance, where two children play in tandem, the childminder skilfully intervenes so that they are able to join together in an activity involving the pretend kitchen unit and are soon singing and rhyming together, even though they are of different ages and abilities.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The environment is warm and welcoming, with the dedicated areas promoting learning and development effectively. The outdoor area is large and ideal for physical activity. A safe pond is interesting for the aquatic creatures it houses and children particularly enjoy this. The resources indoors are up to date and appropriate to the needs and interests of all children. Where resources are kept outdoors and open to the weather there is a need to check on their cleanliness before children use them, so that the learning opportunities are maximised. The walls are covered with some excellent reference materials and achievements of the children themselves, which boosts their self-esteem. However, some are not changed frequently so that newer children also have their achievements on display, to enhance their sense of belonging. Storage is effective and used systematically, as children help in the clearing away of the toys that they have used.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Over time children develop an understanding of their needs for the next stage of their learning. The childminder has good links with other agencies and the local school. She has an awareness of the demands of the children's next stages of learning and talks with the children, for example, about uniform and schools bags, reducing anxiety for the children and their parents. Parents confirm that they feel that their child is being well prepared for their future learning. The childminder makes health and safety a priority during all the activities so children are developing a keen sense of potential risks and how to minimise them.

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provision

The childminder shows a full understanding of her responsibility to ensure that the provision meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she identify any concerns about a child's welfare. Assessments of risk are detailed and comprehensive, with policies and procedures relating to this area reviewed systematically in light of different children attending.

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provision

The childminder has undertaken a wide range of relevant training over time as part of her continuous professional development. Her file of her achievements is extensive and impressive. She clearly has embedded much good practice from her training into promoting the learning and development of all children. Her most recent training course was about food preparation and the impact of this is noticeable in the choice of nutritious food and drink for snacks. The childminder strives for improvement and has processes for evaluating her effectiveness. She knows the strengths and areas of improvement for the provision. The childminder is able to show to all parents how each individual child is learning and developing through the effective monitoring of each child's progress, based on their starting points, following with activities to address individual need.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are strong and longstanding, with the childminder also having effective links with the local school and when appropriate, with other outside agencies, such as health and social services professionals. This supports continuity for children through a shared approach to their care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 318331 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 870696 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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