Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 6 March 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's teaching is outstanding. She has an excellent knowledge of how young children learn through play. She skilfully plans a rich and varied range of exciting opportunities and experiences, which highly motivate the children in their learning.  Observation, assessment and planning arrangements are rigorous. The childminder uses her assessments extremely well to support the children in making excellent progress in their learning and development.  Children's safety is of paramount importance to the childminder. She is very knowledgeable about the potential signs of abuse and neglect, and understands what actions to take to ensure children remain safe.  Children are extremely happy and have settled well in the friendly, homely and caring environment that the childminder has created.  The childminder has fostered excellent partnerships with parents, which ensure that they are fully involved in all aspects of their child's learning and development.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has extremely high standards and regularly evaluates her provision. She is proactive in her desire to constantly improve and has attended training in order to further enhance her skills and knowledge. This has had a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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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

 continue with the excellent systems in place to support partnership working with all settings children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed activities in the home and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, provided in written form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. Skilful questioning and sensitive interactions are used to effectively support children's communication and language, and challenge them in their play and learning. For example, the childminder regularly asks children to predict what they think may happen next during their play and encourages them to test out their ideas. The childminder is highly effective in supporting children to understand the skills that make them a good learner and, as a result, children are extremely well prepared for school. Children participate in a wealth of inspiring and challenging activities, developed from their interests, such as building models of erupting volcanoes, and caring for caterpillars as they observe them change into butterflies. The childminder is highly skilled in following and developing the children's interests. For example, she observed their fascination of a snail they had found in the garden and

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who attend. This is outstanding

expertly developed the opportunity to further their learning, by encouraging them to look at it carefully and describe its features.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a safe, nurturing and very well-resourced environment. Relationships between the children and the childminder are outstanding. The childminder is an exceptional role model for the children. Children behave well and play cooperatively as they understand the high expectations the childminder has for their behaviour. The childminder consistently acknowledges children's achievements, which develops their confidence and self-esteem. Children are supported extremely well to manage their own care needs, relative to their age. This contributes exceptionally well to their sense of emotional well-being and independence. Children are given every opportunity to be active in the outdoor environment and robust hygienic routines are followed. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks, including opportunities for children to experience foods from other cultures.

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provision is outstanding

The knowledge and skills the childminder has, as a result of her level 3 qualification, are used very well to support children in making rapid progress. The childminder ensures her knowledge remains up to date by researching childcare related topics on the internet and receives regular updates from the local authority. The childminder communicates extremely well with parents who contribute to their child's learning and development. She monitors the educational programmes thoroughly to ensure that all areas of learning and development are covered and that children's needs are exceptionally well met. The childminder's astute evaluation of the provision has led to continuous improvements, which have had a positive impact on the learning and development of the children. For example, the improvements made to the outdoor area have significantly enhanced children's well-being and learning. The childminder has made excellent links with other

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provision is outstanding

providers that children attend and is enthusiastic in continuing to make new ones.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375350 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 858295 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates term time only, from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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