Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 3 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder effectively supports individual children's learning and development. As a result, she enables all children to make good progress and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and school.  The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and she works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's needs are identified swiftly and effective support is put in place.  The childminder keeps children safe and protected at all times because she has a good understanding of the action to take should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare.  The childminder interacts very well with the children. She listens attentively to them and shows real interest in what they are saying. She responds to them enthusiastically, extending and developing the conversation. This boosts children's confidence and sense of self-worth, as well as supporting their early language and communication skills

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This provision is good

very effectively.  The childminder has attended a level 3 childcare course since her last inspection. This has helped her to continually evaluate and improve her practice and has contributed towards helping her address the recommendations from her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of the outdoor area to enhance children's learning, as activities are not as freely available or wide ranging as indoors.  The childminder, on occasions does not always give children enough time to find their own solutions to their problems, so that their thinking and learning is maximised at all times.

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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

 enrich children's experiences in the outdoor area by providing more activities that are freely accessible and as stimulating as the activities provided indoors, so children are able to maximise learning at all times  enhance opportunities for children to think for themselves, for example, by allowing more time for children to respond to questions, to further develop their thinking skills, so they make even better progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's lounge and playroom.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's interactions and teaching techniques are good and demonstrate her understanding of how to engage and capture children's interests. The childminder responds well to young children's attempts to make conversation, supporting them to develop their early communication skills. For example, when they attempt new words, she repeats the word to them and gives them lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder introduces children to early mathematical language and skills through counting and during every day routines and activities. However, she occasionally does not give children sufficient time to work out some problems for themselves to support their thinking. Instead, she provides children with solutions, rather than letting them form their own ideas, so they can build on these, in order to continue their own learning.

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good

Children behave well and the childminder has realistic expectations of them, she uses consistent strategies to help them understand about acceptable behaviour. They develop their independence skills through everyday tasks, such as taking off their coats and selecting their own activities. The childminder attends a toddler group on a regular basis, providing opportunities for children to meet and play alongside their peers in different surroundings. This helps children to be emotionally ready for their next stage of learning. Children have opportunities to be outdoors as they go for walks to the park and use public transport to visit interesting places further afield. As a result, they benefit from the fresh air and exercise. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about their local community and how to cross the road safely. However, the childminder does not use her own outdoor area to its full potential. The childminder does not ensure that resources

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good

are readily available, particularly in the winter months. This means that during the cold weather there are fewer opportunities for children to continue their learning outdoors.The childminder ensures she follows good hygiene procedures and encourages children to do the same.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly reviews her records and documentation; they are well organised and appropriately displayed. She evaluates her practice and reflects on the service she provides for children and parents. The childminder has good support from her local authority and a local childminding group. Together these ensure that she has up-to-date knowledge of changes to the statutory requirements. Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents contribute to the initial assessment of their children, when they first start at the setting, by providing information regarding their child's care and development. The childminder shares information with parents verbally on an ongoing basis. The childminder understands the requirement for the written progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and provides parents with copy. This means that children are benefitting from a shared approach to their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318283 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 877023 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 3 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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