Childminder EY417212

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 14 November 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

 The childminder is reflective and reviews her practice on a regular basis. She takes into consideration the views of parents and children to help raise the quality of her provision.  The childminder has developed excellent partnerships with other professionals. She shares a range of good quality information to help support continuity in learning.  The childminder interacts with children well. She gets down to their level and uses clear language to ask them questions. This helps support them to become confident communicators.  The childminder knows children well. She provides a range of learning opportunities that supports their interests and stages of development. Children are motivated and make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children develop strong attachments with each other, sharing and taking turns when playing games. They play well together and behaviour is consistently good.

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This provision is good

 Children have access to a large garden with a good range of equipment, including bicycles, balls, slides and a climbing frame. This helps develop their physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a plan of professional development, although, she does not fully identify specific opportunities to help raise the already good teaching practice even further.  The childminder has not fully considered how to help children make independent choices in their play.

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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

 extend the range of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  provide more opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, self-evaluation and children's records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents made available from written references.  The inspector looked at evidence of all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge of first aid up to date by attending training. The childminder provides a safe environment which is clean and checked daily. Children learn about possible risks and how they can help reduce them. They tidy away toys in the playroom while the childminder explains about how trips and falls happen. The childminder monitors children's learning and development well. She completes regular observations and assessments to help identify any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She delivers well-planned activities that keep them interested for long periods of time. Children carefully fill containers with buttons of all shapes and sizes. They hold funnels while pouring soap, helping develop their coordination skills. The childminder models language well. She plays alongside children, introducing new words and comments on what they are doing. Children enjoy listening to stories and join in enthusiastically with parts that they are familiar with. This further supports their language and communication skills. Children develop their creativity. They delight in dancing and singing to music, throwing coloured scarves in the air, twirling and spinning around.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures support children's individual needs right from the start. The childminder gathers a range of information from parents which helps children feel secure and valued in her care. Children display affection and close bonds with the childminder. They thrive from the consistent praise which supports their well-being. Good hygiene routines and the nutritious food provided help support the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children grate cheese and pour drinks to help the childminder prepare lunch. They develop good self-care skills, such as putting coats and shoes on, so they are ready to go outside. The childminder provides a range of opportunities outside of the home. Children learn about diverse communities and develop good social skills. Regular trips to local schools help to support younger children to become familiar with the environment in preparation for their eventual move.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder builds on what they know and can do, ensuring they have the necessary skills for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417212 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 851808 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Timperly. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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