Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2015 5 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 a secure knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices. She knows the referral procedure well and is aware of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. This means that children are very well protected and their safety is assured.  All children are making good progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder knows children well, tracks their progress regularly and plans activities that motivate children to learn.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder discusses daily activities with parents and keeps them well informed of their child's developmental progress.  A secure settling-in procedure is in place. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families. She places high emphasis on meeting children's physical and emotional well-being. As a result, children form strong attachments with the

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This provision is good

childminder and settle very well.  Self-evaluation is robust. Improvement plans are sharply focused and include the views of parents and children. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to bring about change and drive improvement forward. As a result, the childminder's capacity to continually improve is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with extended opportunities to count and recognise numbers during their play and everyday situations.  Opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of good hygiene practices are not always maximised by the childminder.

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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

 improve the educational programme for mathematics, for example, by providing children with more opportunities to develop their early counting and number recognition skills during everyday situations, activities and play  extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding of good hygiene routines, for example, by ensuring they consistently wash their hands before eating foods at snack time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector looked at children's records, including assessment checks, and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and suitability checks on all adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, children receive a personalised educational programme that captures their interests and keeps them motivated to learn. For example, children take great delight in searching for bugs outside and become fascinated while enacting roles of teachers in the home corner. Additionally, children enjoy making marks with pens, chalk and crayons. This helps children to develop the small physical skills required to promote early writing and supports their readiness for school. The childminder generally supports children's mathematical development well. She discusses capacity and shape with children during sand play. However, on occasion, the childminder does not always provide further opportunities to develop children's early counting and number recognition skills during everyday situations and play. Planning, observation and

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who attend. This is good

assessment arrangements are robust. The childminder quickly identifies gaps in children's learning and puts timely interventions in place. This means that all children make good and better progress towards the early learning goals.

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good

The childminder's care practices are good. Consequently, children develop a strong sense of belonging and display high levels of self-confidence and self-motivation during their play. For example, they take pride in displaying their creative work. They enjoy taking on new challenges, such as mounting low-level climbing equipment and demonstrate good concentration skills while operating cause and effect toys. Children generally gain a good understanding of healthy living. They are provided with healthy and nutritious foods and receive plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They tend to their own physical needs and wash their hands after using the toilet. However, opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of good hygiene practices are not always maximised. This is because, occasionally, the childminder does not ensure children have washed their hands before snack time. Children's behaviour is very good. This is because the

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good

childminder provides children with clear, consistent and age-appropriate behavioural expectations.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and has well established links with various childcare professionals and the local primary school. The childminder attends a variety of training programmes and this impacts well on her teaching practices. For example, the childminder has completed a vocational qualification in childcare, which has enabled her to fully understand all aspects of child development. This has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children and the progress they make across all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331812 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 856995 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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