Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 19 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has effective teaching skills and good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring children develop the key skills needed for the next stage of their learning.  Children are joyful in their play and establish close bonds with the childminder as they benefit from her caring and calm approach.  The childminder promotes personal and social skills well, providing children with opportunities to share, take turns and be kind to each other. As a result, children show good levels of self-confidence and develop cooperation skills.  Children are well protected because the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is fully aware of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder provides children with a range of snacks and meals to promote a healthy diet. This develops children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully provide opportunities for the younger children to independently choose books during their play.  Information is not always shared consistently about ways in which parents can further support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the arrangement of books, so that younger children can explore these easily during their independent play  extend opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's learning by sharing information about ways in which they can further support their learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures, self-evaluation and the children's development records.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this to ensure children are provided with a broad range of interesting experiences focused around their individual interests and needs. Children's communication and language are supported well through effective teaching. Younger children learn new words and sounds, such as the names of animals and the noises, which they make. The childminder has lots of discussions with older children, giving them time to respond and think things through for themselves. This promotes their ability to think critically. Information is gathered from parents about what their child can already do when they begin. This establishes a secure starting point for each child's planning for their future learning. However, the childminder does not always consistently share information with parents regarding ways in which they can further support their child's learning at home to

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good

Children settle with ease into the childminder's care. She offers flexible settling-in sessions and gathers information from parents to ensure children are happy and their emotional needs are met. Children have opportunities to be active. They take part in a range of outings, such as visits to the local park and an activity centre where they run around, climb ropes and crawl through tunnels. Children attend toddler groups and are encouraged to take part in larger group activities, developing their confidence and preparing them for their move to pre-school or school. They embrace the wide range of resources available and independently move around the playroom, exploring their environment. However, the display of books on offer does not fully support the younger children to choose these independently during their play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a robust range of policies and procedures to support her in ensuring the provision provides children with a safe and secure environment. Risk assessments are completed and these cover all aspects of the childminder's home and outings. The childminder's good knowledge and experience of how children learn enables her to observe them and make accurate assessments. She is committed to further professional development to continue to improve outcomes for children. The childminder is effective in evaluating her practice and takes into account the views of children and their parents. Parents build good relationships with the childminder. They are very appreciative of her and speak highly about the quality of care and education, which their children receive. The childminder demonstrates an understanding for the need to work in partnerships with other childminders, teachers and external agencies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399780 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 879365 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Timperley area of Trafford. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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