Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 share warm, supportive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This helps to support their emotional security. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging as they make independent choices about their play.  The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that children attend to provide continuity in care and learning.  The childminder observes children well and uses accurate assessments to monitor their development. She plans a broad range of opportunities, overall, to extend and challenge their learning.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge effectively to meet children's individual needs and to enhance the skills of her assistant. Regular performance management helps to inform a continuous programme of professional development.  The childminder is a positive role model and children are well behaved. They receive regular praise and encouragement which helps to foster their self-confidence and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to identify areas for improvement.  Occasionally, opportunities to maximise the communication and language development of the youngest children are missed.

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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

 seek and evaluate the views of parents and children that help establish effective ways to drive ongoing improvement to the quality of the provision  focus more precisely on supporting young children's good communication and language skills and help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including assessments of children's learning, safeguarding procedures, the childminder's self-evaluation and training records.  The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living or working within the home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the correct procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are effective and help to maintain a safe environment for children. The childminder, overall, has development plans in place that are realistic and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. For example, her assistant is working towards a relevant level 2 qualification. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant and offers coaching to continuously enhance the quality of teaching. She meticulously tracks children's individual development and shares this with parents. The childminder knows how to seek additional support from other professionals, if required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of indoor and outdoor activities to support children's individual learning. She builds activities around their needs and interests. Children are eager to take part and motivated to learn. The childminder uses facilities in the local community to extend children's knowledge and awareness of diversity. This helps to support their understanding beyond their own family experiences. Children's physical skills are well promoted. For example, they manoeuvre scooters with increasing confidence, which helps to promote their coordination and balance. Children are encouraged to count and use simple addition as they play. This helps to support their mathematical development. Children independently write their name on their unique artwork, contributing to their literacy skills. Babies enjoy exploring different textures and splashing in water, which helps to foster their sensory development. Children enjoy helping to care

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

for the pet rabbit. This contributes towards their awareness of nurturing living things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

During gradual admission visits the childminder gathers information about children's needs and their starting points for learning. Children are settled and content. The childminder knows them well and respects their individual routines. Children learn to take appropriate risk in their play. For example, they use the garden swing and the slide independently. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they bounce one at a time on the trampoline and learn about road safety as they walk in the local community. Children benefit from a good range of daily outdoor exercise in the fresh air. They eat home-cooked meals and learn about healthy eating, which helps to support their well-being. The childminder supports children's independence and promotes good hygiene routines. For example, children are confident using a step to reach the sink to wash their own hands. They visit local toddler groups and mixing with others

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning from their initial starting points. The childminder is helping children to acquire the skills and knowledge they require in readiness for school. Children are becoming confident, independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480908 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 994557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Urmston. She works with an assistant and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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