Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 29 April 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 effectively supports children to quickly develop their self-care and independence skills. Children confidently put on their shoes and coats to play outside, use the toilet and wash and dry their hands independently.  Children are learning how to be safe as they tidy up the toys to prevent trips and falls, and discuss how to be safe in the sun.  The childminder skilfully follows children's interest in growing plants and supports them to remain focused and engaged in the adult-led activity. This involves growing runner beans, which the childminder uses to good effect to promote children's literacy and language development.  Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are developing skills to prepare them for school. This is due to strong, effective partnerships with schools, other early years providers, specialist services and parents.  Children quickly form strong attachments with the childminder due to the effective

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This provision is good

settling-in procedure involving parents.  The qualified childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. She uses her knowledge well to ensure children make good progress from their starting points in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 A robust programme of professional development is not yet established to improve further the childminder's already good teaching skills.  Not all storage boxes and cupboards are clearly labelled to further support children in making choices and to further extend their play and learning opportunities.

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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

 raise the quality of teaching to the next level by accessing a wider range of professional development opportunities, to support children in making more rapid progress in their learning and development  further support children in making choices and having easier access to a wider range of play and learning opportunities, such as by clearly labelling all storage boxes and cupboards.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' comments on the day of the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of relevant qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

There is a good range of adult-led and child-initiated play and learning opportunities provided for children. Robust observation and assessment of children's learning and development clearly identify next steps which feed into planning. The childminder follows children's interests as they confidently and enthusiastically play and explore the wide range of stimulating, high-quality resources and activities, both indoors and outside. Children enjoy a good level of challenging learning experiences. For example, they choose to play on an electronic device, which supports their technology skills. The childminder extends learning and promotes mathematical skills when encouraging children to identify and count the numbers up to 20 in sequence. However, not all stored resources are clearly labelled, limiting children in making choices and accessing a wider range of learning opportunities. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to fully engage children

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who attend. This is good

in purposeful play and learning opportunities.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming, clean and safe environment. Children are very happy and secure during their time with the childminder, and behaviour is good. The childminder models positive language, and effective routines and boundaries are in place. Healthy lifestyles are very well promoted. For example, at lunchtime children choose from a good range of healthy foods as they make themselves wraps using fresh salad and vegetables. Children choose to access the outdoor area, where they have access to a good range of resources and equipment to promote their physical development. Children are learning about the world around them as they enjoy growing salad cress and sunflowers. They also enjoy trips out, for example, to the farm, where they learn about different types of animals. Diversity is well promoted as children celebrate a range of cultures and festivals. Children experience foods from different cultures and enjoy role play as they

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provision is good

Monitoring and tracking of children's progress is shared regularly with parents through the use of detailed learning journals. A wide range of robust policies and procedures, including safeguarding and risk assessment, are in place to ensure children are kept safe during their time with the childminder. Highly effective partnerships with parents and school ensure children are emotionally prepared for the next stage in their education when they move on to school. For example, children spend time in the school environment and good sharing of information with teachers ensures children's individual needs are well met. The childminder completes relevant training to maintain good care and learning opportunities for children. However, she does not always seek out training to specifically improve the quality of teaching practice, to help her raise children's achievements to the highest level. An effective self-evaluation process involving children and parents enables the childminder

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provision is good

to clearly identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318458 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 865150 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the Sale Moor area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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