Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2016 22 December 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 holds an appropriate early years qualification and participates in professional development. This gives her a good knowledge of child development and helps her to monitor the educational programme effectively.  The childminder effectively extends children's personal, social and emotional skills. Children show confidence in trying out new experiences. The childminder is firm and fair in her approach to managing children's behaviour. Children behave well.  The childminder works closely with parents and creates a good two-way flow of information. Parents demonstrate they are happy with the service the childminder offers and feel well informed about their children's progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has built good relationships with children. This helps children to feel safe and secure in her care. She successfully supports children's sense of belonging and

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This provision is good

children form strong attachments with her.  The childminder is a good teacher who effectively supports children to develop their knowledge and skills in the seven areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not made the most of the relationships with all settings children attend to help her complement all children's learning and development.  Children are not always provided with sufficient opportunities to engage in activities that enable them to interact with, and explore, information and communication technology resources.

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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

 make the most of the relationships with all settings that children attend in order to complement children's learning and development experiences  provide children with further opportunities to develop their understanding of the different ways to use information technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times and discussed self- evaluation.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments and implements measures to reduce risks to children. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and is clear on the procedures to follow should any concerns arise about children's welfare. The childminder is clear on the information and changes she needs to notify Ofsted about. The childminder has effectively addressed all the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection and is keen to continuously improve her practice. She has developed the strategies she uses to provide parents with clear information about children's next steps in their learning and development. This enables them to contribute their ideas and carry on children's learning at home. The childminder has made good use of self-evaluation and gathers parental feedback to help her identify improvements to her practice. This helps her to continue to meet the needs of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

children and families. The childminder uses her knowledge of individual children to plan experiences that meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's stages of development. She uses this information well to help her plan activities that build upon what children can already do. Children enjoy exploring and investigating the good range of activities on offer. The childminder has built good relationships with most other providers children attend. This helps her create consistency in her approach to teaching and learning. The childminder provides experiences based on what she knows about children's interests, and teaches children well. Children are engrossed and inquisitive in their play. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills. Young children develop their competence in walking unaided. The childminder effectively develops children's communication and language skills. Babies enjoy babbling and experimenting with using the sounds they hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She creates a happy environment and supports children to grow in confidence and self-esteem. The childminder meets children's care needs well. She has a good knowledge of children's individual care requirements and adapts her provision to ensure all children can fully participate in the activities. The childminder successfully develops children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe, and supports their physical well-being. For example, she explains to children how to sit on chairs correctly and provides them with opportunities to take risks. The childminder creates good opportunities for children to be independent. Older children competently chop fruit at snack time for themselves and for younger children.

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Outcomes for children are good

The good teaching helps all children to make good progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. The good range of experiences helps children acquire the key skills required for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402638 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 850452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Altrincham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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