Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2015 16 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their development, identifying accurate next steps in learning. These assessments and next steps are shared with parents and they are given opportunities to contribute to assessment. This shared approach to learning contributes to the good progress that children make.  The childminder plans a variety of exciting opportunities and activities for children based on their interests. Children are eager to learn, they are stimulated and become engrossed in play.  The childminder's home is extremely well resourced and organised both indoors and outside. Children have ample space to move freely and can make choices about where to play and explore. The environment effectively supports children to develop across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has secure attachments with children and knows them well. She communicates daily with parents regarding information about children's care routines,

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This provision is good

enabling her to support children's physical and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her provision and listens to the views of parents and children. She has an accurate view of the provision's strengths and areas for improvement. She sets high expectations to drive improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information gathered from parents when children first start does not focus enough on children's current stages of learning and development, to enable the childminder to plan as accurately as possible.  The childminder has not focused her professional development on improving teaching, to enable her to support children to make even better progress.

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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

 gather more focused information from parents about children's current stage of learning and development when they first start, to inform planning even more accurately  ensure professional development focuses on the advancement of teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, sample of policies, children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents using written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of statutory and other government requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep children safe in her home and on outings. She regularly completes risk assessments of her home and ensures that the environment is safe before children arrive. She reviews the safety of her premises throughout the day. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and can recognise potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident with the procedures for reporting concerns. The childminder has systems in place to monitor children's learning and she completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder and parents have an accurate picture of children's learning and any concerns are identified and targeted in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She provides a range of experiences for children based on their interests and individual needs. She has clear learning intentions for children and interacts during play to support and extend their learning. Children show they enjoy learning as they act out previous experiences they have had with the childminder in their play. For example, they enthusiastically jump up and down as they talk about how they cracked the conkers in the park with their boots. They use the conkers they have found to make shapes and to count with, supporting their early mathematical development. The childminder takes children on outings and to local groups. She involves children in making decisions about where to go. She has a good understanding of how to promote equality and diversity, and has a good range of resources to support this. She plans activities and opportunities that supports children's understanding of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a wealth of information to support children to settle. Children are happy and confident to explore their surroundings. They can easily access resources to support play. The childminder uses every opportunity to promote children's independence and children are eager and self-motivated to try things for themselves. They concentrate while learning to pull zips up on coats, and wash and dry hands independently. The childminder acts as a positive role model in her relationships with children. She helps children to learn good manners. For example, as the childminder thanks children for tidying up, children reply, 'You're welcome'. The childminder manages behaviour consistently and always gives children clear reasons why they cannot do things. This contributes to children's understanding of why rules and boundaries are in place and they behave well. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment that they are happy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

with their children's progress and would recommend her to others. The childminder values parental involvement, she is flexible and adapts to the needs of the families.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning and develop the skills they will need in preparation for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391485 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 859362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Altringham area of Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childminding.

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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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Telephone number

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