Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 8 March 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 shares good quality information with parents about every aspect of children's care and learning, which helps to form strong partnerships. She keeps parents well informed about children's progress.  The childminder shows a good commitment to enhancing her service and the outcomes for children. She regularly reflects on her practice and listens to the views of parents and children. She knows what is working well and where improvements can be made.  The childminder promotes children's developing language and communication skills. She introduces new words and talks with children about what they are doing as they play and learn.  Children behave well. They are given clear guidance about the childminder's expectations for behaviour. She is a good role model. She teaches children to share, take turns and to have good manners.  Children show enthusiasm for their play and learning, which helps them engage in

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This provision is good

activities effectively. Children explore in a safe, welcoming environment. The childminder provides a broad range of resources that cover all areas of learning. She is knowledgeable about children's learning needs and adapts activities to help all children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not ambitious enough to enhance her knowledge and skills to the optimum level.  Children have fewer opportunities to develop early writing skills and see print in the environment, to develop their literacy skills.

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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 professional development plans to increase the potential to raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level  provide even more opportunities for children to develop their early reading and writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of parents during the inspection and spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very experienced and continually strives to provide a high-quality provision that meets the individual needs of the children and their families. This has a positive impact on the overall provision and the good outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to raise concerns about children's welfare and safety. She is aware of the process to follow regarding local child protection procedures. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to ensure that children receive quality care and learning opportunities. She has high expectations of all children in her care and plans exciting and challenging activities to support their learning and development needs. The childminder tracks the progress children make. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning and to swiftly provide additional support if needed. As a result, all children make

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

good progress towards the Early Learning Goals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge gained from her early years qualification to challenge children's development through effective interaction and accurate assessment. The childminder sensitively joins in with children's play and supports their thinking skills well, such as with careful questioning. She encourages children to predict and solve problems they encounter during activities. Children learn about quantity and use simple mathematical language in their play. The childminder introduces new activities to broaden children's play experiences. Children are motivated to learn and demonstrate excellent imagination skills, as they invent new games and ideas throughout their play. They emerge themselves in various role-play activities and use available resources to develop their play further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing, child-centred environment where children develop high levels of independence and a secure emotional well-being. The childminder establishes warm, respectful relationships with the children. The childminder helps them to learn good values, such as being polite to each other. She offers regular praise and encouragement throughout their play. Children are confident and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks and encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. Children have good opportunities to be physically active in the garden and to continue their learning outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate good self-care skills. The childminder provides age-appropriate tasks, such as encouraging children to put on their own shoes and coat before going outside. This helps to promote children's independence skills. Children take part in interesting and challenging activities that help them prepare for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318552 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 868510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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