Childminder EY337632

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 12 October 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 quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She regularly observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of individual children's development which she shares with parents. This helps her to plan activities to challenge and motivate children in their learning. All children are making good progress.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service for all children and families. She uses reflective practice well to consider what aspects of her provision could be enhanced further. She then uses this information to make positive changes.  The kind and friendly childminder genuinely enjoys being with children. She has established strong and meaningful relationships with all children and they are happy and content in her care. Children develop high levels of confidence and self-assurance, and are emotionally secure.  The childminder supports children's independence well. She places a strong emphasis

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This provision is good

on allowing children to develop their self-help skills. Her stimulating and well-organised environment is set out well to enable children to make independent choices.  The childminder is passionate about developing children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from regular active play opportunities. They participate in recycling and even young children learn positive hygiene routines which contribute towards their physical health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder promotes and extends children's own ideas and their emerging interests during planned activities, she occasionally overlooks opportunities to consolidate this further during children's independent 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

 be more discerning when redirecting children's self-led play, to avoid disrupting their own interests, ideas and exploration

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of a selection of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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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 is confident in the process for reporting any concerns about a child in her care. Detailed risk assessments are carried out which help to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. The childminder uses robust policies which help her to protect children's safety and welfare and support their learning and development. The childminder accesses a wealth of training. She meets with local childminders and regularly gathers information from websites and childcare forums. This helps her to refresh her skills and knowledge and keep up to date with any changes in legislation. She uses this knowledge well to enhance her practice, which contributes towards positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her in-depth knowledge, experience and qualifications to help her to support children's learning. She actively seeks ongoing information from parents about children's current interests and achievements and incorporates this into her planning. The childminder places great importance on promoting children's communication skills. She engages toddlers in animated discussions, pausing to allow time for even young children to respond to her questions. She reinforces pronunciation to ensure babies hear words spoken correctly. The childminder provides books about aliens and space vehicles to reflect a space theme and asks open questions about the moon to extend this interest further. There are excellent opportunities for children to develop their writing skills and their understanding of number and colour. Children's understanding of nature and the world is supported well. The childminder makes good use of the outdoors to teach

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children about the differences between birds and to look for spiders and talk about their webs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive to children's individual needs. She encourages even young children to become independent and take care of their personal needs. For example, she always has tissues and a mirror accessible so that children can see when to wipe their noses. Children behave well and delight in praise as the childminder rewards their achievements with stickers. Toddlers learn to take turns as they wait to complete a favourite puzzle and enjoy having extra responsibilities when the childminder asks them to complete simple tasks. Children have consistent routines which they understand. They enjoy singing tidy-up songs and know that when the bell rings it is lunchtime. This helps children to feel secure, as they know what to expect. Many planned outings help to develop children's awareness of the wider community and support their social learning, good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well. They are highly motivated and active learners. Children are good communicators who interact well with each other. They develop the necessary skills in preparation for school or the next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337632 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 862736 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Old Trafford area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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