Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 28 January 2009

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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 helps children make good progress across all areas of learning. She uses highly effective monitoring to highlight any gaps in learning and any additional needs, which are quickly addressed.  Children are very relaxed, happy and settled. The childminder warmly welcomes them and treats them with respect, consideration and kindness. She is an excellent role model and helps children to develop an understanding of the needs of others.  Partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals are very good. The childminder ensures that information which promotes continuity of care and learning is effectively shared.  Children behave extremely well. The childminder helps them understand boundaries through the rules and routines of their day.  The childminder ensures children's all-round good health is promoted well within the daily provision of healthy snacks, regular fresh air and exercise.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective and evaluative. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her plan improvements to the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given always enough time to respond to questions.  Children engage in a range of activities that interest and excite them. However, they are not consistently able to continue to explore activities that they become engrossed in.

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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

 give children time to think and respond to questions  provide children with more opportunities to continue to investigate and explore activities which are of particular interest to them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, qualifications, suitability checks and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. The childminder's home is very well organised, clean and safe. She is extremely vigilant as children play, and has robust systems in place to deal effectively with accidents and the administering of medication. The childminder is well qualified, has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is committed to updating her knowledge further. Excellent systems for observation, assessment and planning are in place. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and tracks their achievements. She shares written and verbal information with parents to help them support learning at home and improve outcomes for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and the childminder has high expectations of all children. She uses the information from parents, her regular observations and accurate assessments to plan challenging and fun experiences and activities. These build on children's prior learning, and interest and engage them. Children are enthusiastic and confident communicators. The childminder helps children to develop a broad and rich vocabulary and engage in conversations. Children ask and answer questions as they play alongside the childminder. The childminder helps children develop a love of books and reading as they share their favourite stories and talk about the characters. Children have access to a wide range of high-quality resources, toys and equipment, across all areas of learning. They enjoy leading their own play and become increasingly independent learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop extremely secure emotional attachments with the childminder. She is very sensitive to their individual needs and responds quickly when they need help. The childminder works flexibly with parents to meet family needs. The childminder provides children with an excellent balance of support and challenge. She celebrates children's achievements and uses praise effectively to raise their self-esteem and self-belief. This helps them become resilient learners, who persevere when faced with simple problems. The childminder encourages children to be involved in tasks, such as tidying away and putting on their coats and shoes. They learn about the importance of good hygiene and how to keep themselves safe. They attend local groups and have regular outings. This helps them develop a sense of self, a sense of community and valuable social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and development, from their starting points. Children are very well supported to develop the skills they need for when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318580 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 847760 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Urmston, Greater Manchester. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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