Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 January 2016 29 June 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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's well-resourced and welcoming home. They have fun and are interested and highly motivated to play.  The childminder is very affectionate and caring with children. She is a positive role model and children consistently behave very well. Through her nurturing support and praise, the childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well.  Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care. The childminder regularly shares her assessments of children's progress and details of their daily activities with parents. She also supports parents to be active in their child's ongoing learning and development at home.  The childminder has developed positive links with other settings children also attend. She frequently shares information with them to support the continuity of children's care and promotes their ongoing learning and development needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows how to support children's well-being and their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. She provides healthy meals, follows good hygiene routines, and children enjoy a range of opportunities to be active outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. However, her evaluations are not always focused on identifying training opportunities in specific aspects of practice and do not always incorporate the views of all parents and children.

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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

 sharpen the focus of self-evaluation on identifying appropriate training opportunities in specific areas of practice and encourage all parents to contribute towards the ongoing improvement plans.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and viewed areas of the home 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 and discussed the outcome.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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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 procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child. She takes appropriate action to help ensure the safety and security of children in her care. While children play and move around the setting, the childminder offers gentle reminders and praise in order to support them to manage their own safety. She has thorough policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place, which effectively underpin the organisation of her setting. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. She also makes the most of opportunities to share good practice with other local childminders. The childminder reflects and evaluates the effectiveness of her practice and provision, and has implemented positive changes since her last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual personalities, their interests and capabilities. She completes regular observations and plans activities which motivate children to be excited and engaged in their learning. The childminder understands how to adapt activities, to continue to hold children's interest and support their ongoing development. This helps children make good progress from their starting points and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical development through everyday activities and play. For example, while using building blocks to create a garage for vehicles, the childminder's skilful questioning promotes children's counting skills and awareness of size, colour and quantities. Children's speech and language development are effectively supported. The childminder speaks slowly and clearly, introduces new vocabulary and gives children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

plenty of time to think and respond. She is very aware of how to help children to think and solve problems for themselves. Children confidently discuss their thoughts and ideas with the childminder about how to design the features of their garage, as she plays alongside them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children freely explore the well-resourced environment and are supported to make choices about their care and play experiences. The childminder actively encourages children to be independent and responsible for essential tasks, such as tidying away resources and helping to prepare their own meals. This positive approach helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's understanding of their community and the wider world is promoted well. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to community play settings and places of interest, such as the local library, parks and zoos. She ensures that children have the dispositions and attitudes they need to prepare them for their future, including the move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children work comfortably within the development range typical for their age and have a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136626 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 855685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Ashton-on-Mersey, Sale. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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