Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 November 2015 22 June 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

 The childminder provides a warm, well-resourced and friendly environment for children and their families. She nurtures children of all ages to form secure bonds with her and she supports their emotional needs well.  The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children's positive behaviour towards others. She sensitively supports children to take turns and develop good social skills.  The childminder knows how to support children's well-being and their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. She provides healthy snacks, follows good hygiene routines and children enjoy a range of opportunities to be active outdoors.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder encourages children to share their ideas as they play and recall special events, for example, birthday parties. She effectively nurtures their interest in books and listening to stories.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not thoroughly evaluate her practice to highlight potential professional development opportunities, and to strengthen her provision and professional knowledge to an outstanding level.  For a minority of children, activities occasionally do not hold their interest and they disengage for a short time.  The childminder does not always use the information gained from parents when children first start at the setting, to inform her initial 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

 improve the system for evaluating practice to maximise professional development opportunities, to raise the quality of teaching and provision to a higher level  review the organisation of group activities so that all children are fully engaged and motivated to play and learn.  strengthen the information provided by parents about what children can do at home when their children start at the setting, to inform initial assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder implements effective policies and procedures to ensure that all children receive quality care and learning opportunities. She shares this information with parents so that they are aware of her practice when caring for their children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify potential risks to children and what action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of children's skills, abilities and child development. She observes and assesses each child, in order to highlight their achievements, monitor their progress and identify their next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress and gain the key skills needed to prepare them for school. Generally, the childminder does reflect on her practice and has implemented some positive changes since her last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has carefully considered the resources and activities she provides. Resources are easily accessible and encourage children to explore. Activities are based on children's interests, and support their play and continued learning and development well. The childminder interacts positively with children as she plays alongside them. She demonstrates how to use resources and asks well-timed questions to help extend their thinking skills and promote their ideas, for example, while building jigsaws. The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and they express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care. They receive regular feedback about their child's progress, activities they have participated in and how to support their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure that children benefit from well- planned settling-in sessions. Children quickly form secure attachments that help and support them to feel safe and secure in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. This promotes children to be emotionally prepared for their next stage of learning. Children benefit from the childminder's cuddles and praise, and their efforts and achievements are celebrated. This promotes children's self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder supports children to develop their independence by, for example, managing age- appropriate tasks when preparing for snack time. Children are supported to understand the diverse world in which they live. The childminder provides a range of opportunities to help children understand about different people and communities. For example, they go to the local library and regularly attend a range of community play settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported by the childminder to make good progress from their starting points. They are working well within their expected range of development across all areas of their learning, and are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318222 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 868488 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Altrincham, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare 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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