Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 25 June 2012

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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 very happy, secure and confident. They develop positive attachments with the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being and they are motivated and willing to have a go at new experiences.  Children enjoy opportunities to be active outdoors and eat nutritious, well-balanced meals. They are also encouraged to be independent in their personal care. This supports children to develop good health and hygiene practices.  Children are very well supported to understand the diverse world in which they live and value their own cultural background. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children understand about different people and communities and celebrate traditions which are important to them.  The childminder develops a good working partnership with parents. They are well informed about their children's care and progress and are encouraged to support their

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This provision is good

children's learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes opportunities to further develop children's listening and communication skills in English are overlooked.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities for children to build on their existing mark-making skills.

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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

 consistently support children to experience, develop and extend their listening and communication skills in English  strengthen opportunities for children to practise their mark-making skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants 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 her assistants 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 childminder has effective processes to monitor the progress children make from their starting points towards their early learning goals. Children are well supported by the childminder in their next stage in learning. She effectively supports children to develop good communication skills in their home language. However, during some activities there are missed opportunities for children to develop and extend their listening and communication skills in English. Children's learning is enhanced through effective and regular information sharing between parents and the childminder. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's welfare and safety is well supported by the childminder's strong safeguarding knowledge and appropriate recruitment procedures. The childminder guides and mentors her assistants to ensure children's care, safety and learning experiences are well supported. She actively reviews and reflects on her practice,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

using feedback from parents and children to help her improve the service she provides. By seeking support to enhance her professional knowledge, the childminder aims to improve her provision and teaching skills to a higher level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder gathers information from parents about children's routines and abilities when they first start with her. This helps the childminder identify their starting points and ensure their needs are well met, consequently children settle well. The childminder's teaching is good. She uses a good range of teaching strategies to plan and provide exciting activities that incorporate children's interests. She understands how these experiences support children in the next stage of their learning and motivates them to learn through their play. This contributes to children making good progress in their learning and development. However, occasionally, during some adult-led activities there are missed opportunities for children to build on their existing mark-making skills and support their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a positive, nurturing and calm manner. She has an excellent understanding of each child and their emotional needs are exceptionally well met. This supports children to quickly form secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They take every opportunity possible to praise children for their efforts and kindness. Children are encouraged to make choices about their care and play experiences. For example, the childminder asks them what songs they would like to sing or which activities they would like to do. This helps to promote children's confidence and self- esteem and supports them to acquire the social and emotional skills they need for their next stage in learning. The childminder is an excellent role model and has high expectations of positive behaviour, which the children confidently achieve.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working well within their expected range of development. The childminder effectively identifies and supports any gaps in children's learning and development to help them gain the skills for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441869 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 854121 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in the Sale area of Manchester and works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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