Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2015 7 January 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 provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children, which develops their confidence and self-esteem.  Through her observations and assessments of children's development, the childminder gains an accurate understanding of children's skills, abilities and progress, and identifies what they need to learn next. She plans activities that interest and motivate them. Consequently, children play, explore and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has recently completed child protection training and she reviews risks in the environment regularly to ensure children's well-being is effectively promoted.  Children benefit from the effective partnerships the childminder has established with

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This provision is good

parents. A wealth of information is regularly shared, which ensures that children's needs are consistently met and parents are aware of how their child is progressing. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always give children time to think about their responses to questions, so that they can put their thoughts into words as part of their language development.

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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 teaching strategies in order to consistently give children thinking time to put their thoughts into words, to further support their language development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed play, teaching and learning opportunities.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, risk assessments, certificates, policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good because the childminder uses a range of different teaching strategies, such as open-ended questions, to promote children's thinking skills. For example, when children are attempting to build a train track she supports them to work out how to fix the correct pieces together. This encourages children to solve problems for themselves. The childminder talks with children enthusiastically as they play. She introduces them to new words, models sentences and repeats the words which the children say. However, at times, the childminder does not provide enough time for younger children to think and form words for themselves. This means that they are less likely to try new words for themselves to further enhance their language development. Young children are encouraged to engage in sensory activities. During adult-led activities children are given the time to explore and investigate, while the childminder sensitively extends their play.

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who attend. This is good

For example, children enjoy feeling the texture of cornflour and then exploring the stickiness when it is mixed with water.

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good

Children play in a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that are presented at their height. As a result, they make choices over their play and their independence is promoted from an early age. The childminder ensures settling- in procedures are tailored to each individual child to support them with their move from home. Children have built secure attachments with the childminder and enjoy the positive praise and reassurance she gives. The childminder helps children develop their social skills and confidence to play with others by attending a variety of different groups, such as toddler groups and 'rhyme time' sessions. Good hygiene procedures, such as regular handwashing, are promoted at all times. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles through providing a well-balanced diet and regular outdoor play, as well as attending toddler gym sessions to keep young children active.

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provision is good

The childminder has good relationships with parents. She encourages them to share information about their child's learning when they start at her setting and in their daily discussions together. Consequently, parents are kept informed about their child's achievements. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision and she effectively reflects upon her practice to help her to identify areas for development. The childminder also involves the local authority advisors in her evaluation. The childminder effectively keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through regular training. Since her last inspection the childminder has gained a level 3 childcare qualification, which contributes to her secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge effectively in her practice to promote good outcomes for children. She works well with the nursery that some of the children attend, exchanging relevant information.

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provision is good

This further supports children in moving on to the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367441 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 857842 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 7 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Old Trafford, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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