Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 23 February 2010

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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

 Children enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder knows each child well and provides a warm and welcoming environment with familiar routines.  The childminder is a good role model with a calm nature that children respond to positively. Children behave well, have good manners and understand how to share and take turns.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information about children's development and effectively plans for their individual learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder uses the links she has with other settings children also attend to provide a joined-up approach to learning and care.  The childminder takes children out to toddler groups and local parks, where they get lots of fresh air and exercise. This helps them to gain knowledge of their wider community and to foster their physical well-being effectively.

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This provision is good

 The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently completed a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to follow their own interests during planned activities.  The childminder does not always gather a full range of information from parents about children's development, to use in their assessments.

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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 opportunities for children to follow their own interests during planned activities, in order for them to be fully engaged and motivated to learn  enhance ways to gather information from parents about children's learning and development, to help form more precise assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises and observed children's activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective and evaluates the overall quality of her provision. She includes the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation process, and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. Comments from parents on the day of inspection were positive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her practice up to date by attending training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities for the welfare of children, and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The environment is safe and secure and the childminder undertakes regular risk assessments for all areas of her home. This helps to ensure children can play in safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her knowledge and understanding of how children learn to provide them with a range of interesting experiences. The childminder nurtures children's growing imagination as she joins in make-believe play. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills well. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children to identify the next steps in their learning. She plans appropriate activities to enhance learning and development, and children make good progress towards the early learning goals. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder offers a flexible service to meet their changing needs. Parents appreciate the care the childminder provides, and children's individual needs are supported well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring manner. Children develop strong bonds with her, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy, settled and explore the environment confidently. They independently prepare their own toast at snack times and choose from a range of fruit offered by the childminder. This contributes to children's growing independence, and helps them to learn about the importance of a healthy diet. The childminder teaches the children about effective hygiene routines, and they are encouraged to be independent in their personal care. This supports children to develop good health and hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points towards the early learning goals. They have regular opportunities to develop their literacy and mathematical skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. These important skills prepare them well for the move on to their next stage in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390924 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 859306 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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