Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 11 January 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

 The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop and of children's individual interests. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan activities that children enjoy and find interesting. As a result, children make good progress and become ready for their next stage in learning.  The childminder interacts well with children; she continually talks to them throughout their play, asking relevant questions and modelling language. This helps to successfully develop children's communication and thinking skills.  Children are happy, well settled and enjoy warm relationships with the childminder. This contributes to children being confident and emotionally secure in their surroundings.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and well-being. She uses her robust policies, procedures and risk assessments to support her practice to keep children safe and protected from harm.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective and demonstrates a strong commitment to improving her practice. She works with parents to identify areas to improve and attends training to update and improve her knowledge and understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to independently choose their resources.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to explore, experiment and investigate the natural world  enhance the already good learning environment by providing opportunities for younger children to independently choose their resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed the learning that had taken place.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress. She uses the information to plan purposeful experiences and to provide a range of challenging activities to promote children's learning and development. The quality of teaching is good. The qualified childminder uses a wide range of teaching strategies to extend children's knowledge and understanding in all areas of learning. The childminder sensitively joins in with children's play and promotes children's mathematical development and communication skills. However, opportunities for children to learn about the natural world have not been fully promoted. Children are developing the skills to be ready for future learning and eventually school as they show high levels of concentration and are eager to learn. They demonstrate they are sociable, articulate and positively interact with the childminder. The childminder works well with parents. She gains initial information from

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who attend. This is good

parents during settling-in sessions, to establish children's starting points and help them settle quickly and smoothly.

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good

Children are happy and relaxed. The childminder helps children to form secure attachments with her as she is calm, caring and has a sensitive manner. She regularly praises and encourages children throughout their activities, which contributes to them feeling valued and appreciated. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to use their manners. Children are provided with a stimulating, welcoming and well-resourced environment, both inside and outdoors. However, younger children have fewer opportunities to develop their independence because the childminder has not provided them with enough opportunities to independently access resources in the playroom. Children have opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. The childminder reminds children how to keep safe as they explore the outdoor environment. Consequently, children gain an understanding of how to manage risks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding and knowledge about how to meet and review the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully updated safeguarding policies and procedures. She has a strong knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for children. She has developed her methods to assess children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. Consequently, children are achieving the typical range of development expected for their age and any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. There is an effective flow of communication, enabling them to share purposeful information regarding children's achievements and care needs. As a result, children's individual needs are met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319108 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 873214 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Altrincham, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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