Childminder EY460236

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 16 September 2013

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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 evaluates her provision and has effective systems in place to gather the views of parents and children. She has worked hard since her last inspection to successfully raise standards. She has high expectations and plans to raise the quality of her provision even further.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn and demonstrates good teaching skills. She provides a variety of adult-led activities and follows children's lead well during child-initiated play. Children make good progress.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She promotes positive behaviour very well and consistently raises children's self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good, they are confident and show pride in their achievements, often requesting stickers.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents contribute to assessments and are well informed about the progress children are making. Information regarding care routines

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This provision is good

is exchanged daily using highly effective systems. This exchange helps to support children's emotional and physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for professional development have been mainly focused on mandatory training and have not yet been fully focused on raising the quality of teaching even higher.  Occasionally, during planned activities, the childminder overdirects children's play and does not allow them to think about how to solve problems independently.

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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

 focus professional development opportunities that raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  adapt teaching skills during planned activities to allow children to think critically and independently solve the problems they encounter.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and child-initiated play and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated it with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector viewed written feedback and a sample of questionnaires provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector took a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures and has contingency plans in place to help to keep children safe. Risk assessments are effective and her home is safe and secure. For example, the childminder has considered the safe storage of medication and ensures that it is out of reach of children at all times. The childminder attends safeguarding training and updates her knowledge on a regular basis. She can identify the potential signs of abuse. She is confident about the procedures to follow in event of a concern about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder closely monitors children's progress. She has established good partnerships with external agencies and contacts them for support in a timely manner. She works with parents and agencies, such as speech and language therapists, to provide a collaborative approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to initial assessments, which helps the childminder to plan precisely from the very beginning. She considers children's interests when planning activities and bases activities on a secure knowledge of what children need to learn next. For example, when teaching children basic shapes, the childminder engages them in discussions about the shape of a football, as she knows they are interested in the sport. Children's speaking skills are well supported. The childminder speaks clearly and encourages children to recall past events. Young children talk about their home life. The childminder supports this as she has a good knowledge of people who are special to the child. Children delight as they explore the texture of dough. They show determination as they squeeze, pat and knead it into shapes using a variety of tools. This helps them to develop physical skills in preparation for early writing. Children use their imagination during play. They use props,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

such as toy saws, and imitate sounds and actions. The childminder extends this further by offering dressing-up materials and accessories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed good bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in the welcoming and homely environment. They benefit from a designated playroom with a good selection of high-quality resources, organised to promote independence. Children confidently access toys to extend their play. For example, they choose from a range of books which they sit looking through in their own time. Care routines are tailored for the individual child and they are consulted about decisions throughout the day. For example, they are asked their preference with regards to using a toilet or potty and offered a choice of healthy options at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning and, in some instances, are working beyond the expected age bands for their age. Children concentrate during activities and engage for a good length of time. They are eager and self-motivated in play and are confident to express their own preferences and interests. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460236 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1043345 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Sale area of Trafford. She operates from 7.45am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday during term time.

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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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