Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 15 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their development, enabling her to plan suitably challenging activities. A range of learning opportunities takes place, challenging and motivating children.  The childminder has an accurate view of the strengths of her provision and areas of improvement. She sets high expectations for herself and her service and involves parents and children in the evaluation process.  Parents are well informed about their child's progress and they share achievements from home. The childminder supports parents with home learning. This shared approach contributes towards the good progress that children make.  The childminder's home is inviting, highly stimulating and has an excellent mix of good quality resources, both indoors and outside. Children are able to independently access their own toys from a dedicated playroom. Children display high levels of confidence

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This provision is good

and develop a good sense of belonging.  The childminder and her assistants act as positive role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. They encourage children to be respectful to each other and the environment. Children are praised and encouraged, and agreed strategies are consistently used. Children's behaviour is excellent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, planned activities are not adapted to allow younger children to introduce their own ideas and interests.  Information shared with other settings that children attend is focused mainly on care and well-being and does not focus enough on their learning and development.

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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

 adapt adult-led activities to enable all children to express their own ideas and preferences to maximise their learning  strengthen the information shared with other settings that children attend to drive children's progress to the highest achievable levels.

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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 conducted a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies, children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents gathered from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder attends a range of training and uses the skills and knowledge gained well. She offers excellent support for her assistants from the very start, offering an in-depth induction and ongoing support and supervision. This helps them to understand their roles and responsibilities, contributing to the good quality provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure for reporting concerns. They complete daily risk assessments and ensure that the environment is safe and secure. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Even young children recognise that the outdoor surface is slippery and take great care when walking.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to initial assessments, enabling the childminder to plan precisely from the very beginning. The childminder and her assistants play alongside children, offering challenge and asking purposeful questions. They engage toddlers in role-play activities. Toddlers enjoy pretending to care for the teddies and display high levels of involvement as they take on the role of a doctor. There is a strong focus on mathematical learning through play and routines. The childminder challenges children to add and subtract as they help to set the table. Children learn about time, for example, discussing how long it takes them to zip their coats up before going outside. This contributes to developing their self-care skills. Pre-school children learn about letters and numbers. They confidently write their name and age on top of their artwork. The childminder teaches children about the world around them. As they plant sunflower seeds, she engages children in animated

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

discussions about growth. Children are keen learners who ask a range of questions and the childminder skilfully uses her knowledge to extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are caring, nurturing and support children's emotional and physical well-being instinctively. Children have formed excellent bonds with them. They are happy, settled and thoroughly enjoy their day. Children's healthy lifestyles are well supported. They enjoy outdoor play in all weathers and are provided with a range of healthy food choices. The childminder takes children on outings and to regular groups where they have the opportunity to develop social skills. Children learn about the world around them. They explore celebrations and engage in planned activities to support their understanding. These include learning about St Patrick's Day and Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners who make good progress. They are developing the skills they will need for school and develop particularly good skills in mathematics and literacy. Toddlers make excellent progress in their personal development and are articulate communicators. They display social skills beyond their expected age bands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279413 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 861014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Sale area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and an occasional assistant.

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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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