Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 30 June 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

 Children make good progress in their learning across all areas as a result of the varied range of activities provided by the childminder.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop communication and language skills by introducing new words and talking to children about what they are doing as they play.  The children develop good attachments with the childminder. She treats them with affection, strongly supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, which support children's learning at home.  Children are safe and secure, and protected from harm and abuse. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding. She is confident in her ability to act promptly should she have any concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies training needs in order to help further improve her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to explore more natural and sensory toys and resources to support them in their play and learning are limited.  Opportunities for children to predict what they think may happen next during their play, in order to develop their thinking and learning skills, are not yet used fully.

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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

 further develop opportunities for children to predict what they think may happen next during their play, in order to extend their thinking skills  provide more natural and sensory resources to support young children's imaginative play and learning.

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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 good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly assesses children's development. This means she quickly identifies gaps in children's learning. She then plans effectively to help them make good progress. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder is aware of the interests of the children and uses this knowledge to plan activities which interest them and promote their learning further. Children enjoy taking part in activities that help develop their independence, such as making dough. Children enjoy measuring and counting spoonfuls as they put flour into a bowl and add salt and oil, mixing all together with their hands. This activity promotes their understanding of early mathematical language and their coordination. However, opportunities to support children in developing their thinking and making links in their

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who attend. This is good

learning are not always used. For example, by asking children what they think will happen as food colouring is added to water as they make their own dough.

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good

Children are happy, confident and have settled well with the childminder. The childminder supports children's independence skills well. For example, they are encouraged to select their own resources to support their play. Resources are well organised and accessible to the children. However, opportunities for children to further enhance their learning using natural and real-life resources, for example, boxes and fabric, during imaginative play indoors are limited. The childminder manages children's behaviour positively through the use of praise for specific achievements, and teaches children the skills they need to keep themselves healthy. Children have regular opportunities for physical exercise when using the garden or when visiting the local park. Children are supported to manage their own care needs, relative to their age, for example, by washing their own hands. This contributes successfully to the children's sense of emotional well-being and independence.

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provision is good

The knowledge and skills the childminder has gained from her level 3 qualification are used well to ensure children make good progress. The childminder closely monitors the educational programme. She keeps a close check on children's progress and what they need to do next. The childminder shares this with parents verbally and through written progress reports. Parents are actively encouraged to view and contribute to their children's records of learning. The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides, taking into account the views of parents. Children are very safe in the setting. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. In addition, she reviews risks in the environment regularly in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330634 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 873253 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Urmston, Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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