Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 8 March 2011

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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 has established very good relationships with parents. She effectively shares information about their children's progress. Parents value her support. They offer written comments about how she informs them of milestones in their children's learning, such as saying new words. They express how this helps them to understand their children's development.  The childminder provides a homely environment. Children form close relationships with her and settle quickly. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their well-being.  Children progress well. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's development before they start. This helps the childminder understand what the children already know so she can efficiently plan the next steps in their learning.  The childminder has completed a self-evaluation, is ambitious and has highlighted some

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This provision is good

areas of development that will improve her practice even further.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides interesting opportunities that are planned to support children's development across all areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide challenge or extension during children's play to ensure they make the best possible progress.  The childminder has not yet identified areas of professional development that will enhance the quality of her practice so that it reaches an outstanding level.

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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 the teaching of adult-led activities to ensure children are offered challenging experiences to accelerate their progress even further.  review opportunities for professional development to raise teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder understands her responsibilities to deliver the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge effectively by delivering a good programme of learning and support for all children. She is experienced and has high expectations of herself. The childminder completes regular observations and tracks children's progress electronically. Any gaps in learning are identified and addressed swiftly. Weekly planning is used, reflecting children's stages of development and current interests. The childminder has attended training, such as first aid and safeguarding. Effective systems are in place to identify and minimise risks to children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear polices in place to support her practice and is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a well-organised environment, where they can access age- appropriate resources to support their learning. Clear boxes are labelled with words and photos of what is inside. This helps enhance children's independence and confidence as they choose what to play with. They see words and numbers around the home, which helps support early reading and number recognition. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder displays good teaching skills. She sits and plays with the children, asking them to find small and large pieces of train track. This helps develop their thinking skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. They put play people into fire engines and place them on a track to see if they will fit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee, listen to stories and snuggle up close when they are tired and want a cuddle. This helps support their well-being and confidence. The childminder plans a variety of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and communities. Weekly visits to play sessions and trips to different public places help develop children's knowledge and understanding about the world around them. A healthy lifestyle is encouraged. The childminder freshly prepares nutritious food throughout the day. Children's physical skills are supported in a variety of ways, such as playing on the swings and slide in the childminder's garden and going for walks to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled and interested in learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of the skills children need to support their next stages of development, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345798 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 873432 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Trafford. She operates term time only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank 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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