Childminder EY234638

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 31 March 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 quality of teaching is good. Children are making good progress in their learning. There is a strong focus on developing learning through exciting and meaningful activities that reflect children's interests and the season.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced stimulating environment for children to grow and develop in. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and are pleased with how their children are developing in her care.  Children learn about keeping themselves safe from an early age. They are confident learners who take control of their learning by making active choices and being involved in the future planning of activities for their peers.  Children behave well. They are given clear boundaries and follow established house rules. The childminder is a good role model and supports children to be respectful of others and the environment.  Self-evaluation is sharply focused to reflect on the childminder's good practice and to

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This provision is good

bring about positive change. Parents are involved in this process through regular evaluations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established highly effective partnerships with others to enable a more precise and consistent approach to support children's learning.  The childminder does not make full use of outdoor opportunities to enhance children's experiences across all areas of learning.

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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

 enhance existing methods to gather further information about children's learning and progress from other early years providers that enable next steps to be focused and continuous between provisions  extend opportunities during outdoor play to provide children with highly challenging experiences across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's learning portfolios, shared diaries and the suitability of the childminder and her family.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and undertook an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written documentation.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to maintaining a high-quality environment for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge about child protection is strong and she is clear about procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has very clear procedures to follow should any concerns or complaints arise about her practice. Regular risk assessments are in place to ensure children are safe in the home environment. Children are taught about risks and how to keep themselves safe through regular daily routine and discussions, such as learning about strangers and road safety. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She keeps up to date with professional matters by completing online training. This has a positive impact on her practice and helps to maintain high standards of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents support the childminder's initial assessments of children's learning when they first start in her care. Ongoing observations and assessments show children's progress and enable the childminder to plan for their next steps. The childminder uses an online system for observations, assessment and tracking which can be accessed by some other providers where children attend, as well as parents. Overall, this provides opportunity for them to be involved in the ongoing plans for future development in children's learning. Activities planned by the childminder support children's development in communication and language. Children match letters with sounds and consider words that begin with the letter identified. This helps children to learn the words and letters system they will use at school. Mathematical development is threaded throughout activities. Children enjoy participating in an Easter egg hunt and spend time counting eggs and identifying missing

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and caring approach. Children are happy, relaxed and comfortable in her home. Children's independence is promoted well through established routines. They enjoy responsibility, such as dressing themselves for school and helping to prepare activities. Independence is further supported as the childminder allows children to make choices about their play. Children are praised for all their efforts, which motivates them and raises their self-esteem. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and experience regular outdoor activity, physical activity and healthy eating plans. They learn how to share and to consider others and enjoy planned activities, such as baking, when they discuss making extra for their friends and family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They are content and eager to learn. Children are gaining the skills needed for their next stage in learning, including school. They understand about positive behaviour and are confident with self-care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234638 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 972363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Timperley, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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