Murray, Collette Anne-Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2015 25 August 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 quality of teaching is consistently outstanding. The childminder has very high expectations of the children, and provides a programme of challenging, interesting and exciting activities. She is animated and offers fun in her approach to teaching. This means children enjoy their learning and progress is rapid.  The childminder completes precise and comprehensive observation and assessment procedures. Therefore, children's abilities are very clearly understood and targeted, sharply-focused planning supports children's further progress.  The childminder is very skilful in supporting learning and not intervening too quickly. As a result, children are provided with opportunities to independently solve simple problems, building their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder skilfully develops children's play, following their personal interests. This means children behave exceptionally well because they are consistently engaged.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are happy in this warm, welcoming and friendly home. Positive attachments enable children to settle quickly and play confidently.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. Furthermore, links with schools and other settings children attend are fully established to ensure the programme of activities support children's outstanding development.  The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding. This ensures she is able to quickly identify any concerns and take appropriate action, if required.  The childminder is passionate about the service she provides, constantly evaluating her practice. Her drive and enthusiasm is exceptional, ensuring that the quality of her service is outstanding.

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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 to enhance the excellent environment by displaying children's artwork, to further reinforce their self-esteem and confidence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the house used for childminding purposes, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector observed play activities, and interaction between the childminder and children in her care.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a variety of documentation including children's assessment records, risk assessments, and written policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder is a skilful practitioner with significant knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means the quality of teaching is consistently outstanding, supporting children's rapid progress. During a creative activity, the childminder asks open questions and allows time for children to respond. Consequently, children engage in a two-way conversation, developing their exceptional language and communication skills. The programme of activities she provides is exciting and enthuses children in their learning. For example, bubbling with excitement, children talk about a building they created with toy bricks. They confidently describe various uses for the structure and the different people who live there. The childminder has very high expectations of children and consistently provides challenge. Children complete a simple jigsaw; the childminder then provides a more complex puzzle. She introduces mathematical language,

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who attend. This is outstanding

encouraging children to count the pieces. Children's learning and development is supported by the exceptionally attentive childminder. She completes regular detailed assessment of children's abilities and identifies next step opportunities to extend learning. This means children are thoroughly well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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outstanding

Children are happy, content and exceptionally reassured by caring bonds shared with the childminder. This promotes confidence and self-esteem because they feel safe. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals and encourages children to try new types of food. This means children develop a positive attitude to mealtimes and learn about a healthy lifestyle. An extensive range of play material is thoughtfully organised to promote children's confidence and independence. The environment is interesting and well organised. The childminder is keen to display more of children's artwork to enhance their self-esteem and confidence even further, by celebrating achievements.

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provision is outstanding

Children's safety is paramount to the childminder. She completes robust and thorough risk assessments of her premises and outings. Consequently, children are kept very safe. The childminder also implements a variety of detailed policies and procedures to underpin her outstanding practice. Parents are valued and their opinions are regularly sought to continually improve the childminder's service. she regularly checks progress children make by tracking learning and development. This means gaps in progress are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder forms excellent partnerships with local school and nurseries. She shares innovative ideas with other practitioners and links her planning to themes that children learn at other settings. This means learning for children who attend more than one setting is consistently extended and very well supported. The childminder attends regular training to ensure her skills and practice are of the highest standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318306 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 865145 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Timperley, Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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