Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2015 25 November 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

 Children are provided with wide range of exciting activities. The childminder attentively follows children's interests and this ensures that children are consistently engaged in their play and learning.  Observation, planning and assessment procedures are well established. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. Therefore, planned activities effectively support their next steps in learning.  The childminder skilfully monitors and adapts her practice to meet differing needs and abilities of children in her care. Therefore, all children are supported in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder offers genuine praise and boundaries are clear. Children take turns, follow instructions, play alongside one another and behaviour is good.  The childminder attends regular training. Continual professional development is prioritised. As a result, children benefit from the childminder's improving skills and

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This provision is good

knowledge.  Children play in a safe and secure environment. Regular and thorough risk assessments are undertaken to ensure that hazards in the environment are identified and minimised.  The childminder is very organised and routines are well embedded. As a result, children are happy benefiting from a calm and relaxed environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Procedures for sharing children's development information with other providers, such as pre-schools, are established, although not fully effective. Therefore, children who attend more than one setting do not fully benefit from effective partnership working.

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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 existing procedures for communication with other settings to further improve the already good practice for joined up partnership working.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the house used for childminding, both indoors and outside.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies, procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to her practice.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully adapts her practice to meet a variety of needs and abilities. This means all children in her care are adequately challenged and make good progress. For example, during a jigsaw activity, younger children enjoy matching pictures, while older children are encouraged to describe the images, extending their vocabulary and communication skills. The childminder routinely assesses children's abilities through indepth written and photographic observations. Learning journey documents are beautifully presented and full of learning examples, including artwork and photographs. The childminder tracks children's progress over time, enabling her to monitor, identify and quickly address any gaps in children's development. Therefore, activities are appropriately challenging and all children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points.

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good

Children are happy and relaxed in this calm and welcoming setting. This means that they settle quickly, reassured by positive attachments shared with the childminder. For example, during a story session, children sit on the childminder's knee, enjoying friendly warm interaction. There is a strong focus on developing children's social skills and children play together cooperatively as they develop friendships. For example, following a game, children enjoy taking turns and helping one another to tidy away. Children's health is well promoted as they rigorously wash hands throughout the day. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise because they walk to local toddler groups daily, reinforcing health and well-being. During settling procedures, the childminder takes time to understand children's routines, preferences and abilities. Therefore, the care delivered mirrors that at home.

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provision is good

The childminder is very experienced. She uses her extensive knowledge to support children's progress. Partnerships with parents are good and communication is strong. For example, daily informal discussions promote information sharing between home and the childminder and regular questionnaires are issued to obtain parents views. Parents comment 'thank you for all your help, support, patience and understanding'. Secure partnerships with parents promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. Partnerships with other settings children attend are in place, however, they are not fully developed to exchange indepth information to promote continuity in children's learning. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She uses a targeted action plan to address improvements. Overall, this is a welcoming and relaxed childminding service, providing a good standard of care and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318353 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 819092 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. She lives in Sale Moor, Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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