Cook, Tracey Clare

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 16 March 2010

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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

 Partnerships with parents are good because the childminder shares resources and books with families. The childminder talks to parents each day, which keeps them well informed about children's learning and development stages.  The childminder uses lots of repetitive language with children, reads a good range of stories and labels objects, which enhances children's communication, language and literacy skills.  Before children start to attend, the childminder visits children at home so she gets to know them well. As a result, they are settled and happy in her care.  Children are developing their independence through being fully involved in the routines. For example, they select their own plate and select and prepare their own fruit.  The childminder works closely with other professionals, which ensures she effectively meets the individual needs of each child.  The childminder continuously reflects on her own practice and shares ideas on how to

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This provision is good

improve with the co-childminder she is temporarily working with. Therefore, she demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully promote children's thinking skills to the highest level.  During some creative activities, children recreate adult ideas, which does not fully allow them to represent and develop their own ideas.

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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 further children's thinking and problem-solving skills, so that they fully extend their ideas and thoughts  extend the opportunities for children to explore their own ideas and recreate objects as they perceive them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documents relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage, provided by the childminder, including children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents and discussed self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical knowledge. For example, she reads stories with children and encourages them to count the number of objects they can see. Children look at photographs with the childminder on a tablet computer, which effectively supports them to understand information can be retrieved from electronic devices. The childminder talks to children as they play and builds upon their ideas, which keeps children motivated and interested. However, the questions the childminder asks do not always promote children's curiosity about how and why things happen. As a result, children's thinking skills are not always maximised. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of the world by offering them opportunities to play with creatures in ice, which supports them in observing changes the weather makes. The childminder does not always create opportunities for children to fully explore their own ideas and

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who attend. This is good

represent objects in the way they want to. Therefore, children's creativity and exploration skills are not always promoted to the full.

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good

Children grow strawberries, watering and observing them each day, which supports them in developing their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder effectively supports children to manage their own personal needs. For example, she works with parents to toilet train children. Children are growing in confidence because the childminder offers them reassurance and gives them cuddles to effectively support their emotional well-being. The childminder effectively supports children to take risks. For example, she sets up assault courses for children to navigate. Children have free access to the garden and drinking water, which keeps them well hydrated and gives them good opportunities to be in the fresh air. The childminder takes children to visit places within the community, which helps to build their growing confidence as they learn to socialise with others.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively monitors the progress children make towards the early learning goals. She provides a broad range of activities which ensure that children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning. The childminder attends training, which helps her to make improvements to her practice. For example, after attending a course about equality and diversity, she developed her range of books to reflect a diverse community. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care. Therefore, the risks to children are minimised. The childminder provides parents with advice about how to talk to older children about keeping themselves safe. As a result, safeguarding is spoken about in an open way to support children in understanding appropriate behaviours. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant and

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provision is good

demonstrates a good knowledge of how to support him in undertaking continuous professional development in order to improve his skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265201 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 860644 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Flixton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder temporarily works with a co-childminder and she has an assistant.

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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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