Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 27 February 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate and this is a breach in requirements. However, the children are not at significant risk due to the childminder's knowledge.  Activities and resources are not planned or organised effectively to meet the needs of babies during group times.  Young children's language development and understanding of words is not always supported well enough to ensure children are moving forward in their learning as much as possible.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands the importance of helping children to feel happy, settled and confident so they can learn.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to have healthy lifestyles. This includes providing healthy home-cooked foods and taking daily physical exercise outside.  The childminder knows the children well and they are comfortable in her care. Children are independent learners who confidently utilise the space for activities.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to monitor children's learning needs through observation, assessment and planning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure a current paediatric first-aid qualification is obtained as required 31/10/2015

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Due Date

 plan activities and organise resources effectively to meet the needs of babies during group time. 09/10/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance current strategies to develop language skills for the younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's policies, procedures and other relevant documentation, including the first-aid qualification.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector observed activities, both indoors and outdoors, and also the organisation of a collection to the local nursery. A tour of the premises was completed.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written information.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has gained a level 3 qualification since her last inspection. This has given her more knowledge about the way children learn which has had a positive impact on her work. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. However, the childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This is a breach of statutory requirements, although this does not have a significant impact on the children as she is knowledgeable about first aid and the procedures to follow. The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity. She ensures children learn to respect each other and how to care for the world around them. Observations to identify and track children's progress are recorded regularly and shared with parents. This means parents are fully informed of their child's progress and involved in their learning. This partnership helps to identify any gaps in learning so that appropriate steps can be taken to reduce them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She is able to offer and adapt activities to meet their individual needs. Regular observation and assessment support her with planning opportunities and activities to extend children's learning. The childminder talks clearly to children, modelling good language skills. However, she does not always repeat words for younger children to understand their meaning or focus enough on supporting correct pronunciation. Diaries are completed for all children and give a clear picture of the children's daily activities. These are shared with parents and are used to reinforce learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children play and explore happily and with confidence. This is because the childminder knows the children well and provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. There are a good range of resources and activities on offer, both indoors and outdoors. These mostly support and challenge children's play and learning. However, the childminder does not ensure that babies have sufficient resources to occupy them during group time to meet their needs. Children particularly enjoy the garden where they can plant, look at the frogs in the pond and use resources for general play. This means children get daily opportunities to play in the fresh air and have plenty of exercise, promoting their good health. Behaviour is well managed and children learn what is expected of them. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and share information about their day in school with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

All children are making acceptable progress for their next stages in learning and school. Additional support is sought if required to help close gaps in children's learning. They learn to be independent, for example, as they confidently move around the home. Daily outdoor activities ensure children are learning about healthy lifestyles. For example, children harvest vegetables and fruits they have planted, in order to prepare them for eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301729 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 861764 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Trafford, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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