Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 22 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made some significant improvements since her last inspection. These have had a positive impact on children's learning.  Children are very happy in the care of the childminder. She provides a warm and welcoming environment with a wide variety of toys for children to choose from.  Children have the opportunity to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy outings to local groups, parks and the use of a well-resourced secure garden.  The childminder encourages partnership working with parents. They share home learning activities and observations to support children's continued learning and development.  Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and action taken to support their ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when children struggle with their emerging emotions and feelings and dealing with their own behaviour.  Self-evaluation is not sharply focused to show planned improvements to the provision, and how these will impact on children's learning and raise the quality of teaching.

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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

 implement further strategies that support children who are learning about their emotions and feelings, and how to deal with these  strengthen and extend self-evaluation systems and help focus improvements on raising the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector viewed the children's learning journals and the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. Overall, she has begun to reflect on her provision to ensure changes can be made to support improvements to her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to ensure children are kept safe. She understands the process to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder also informs all parents and carers about this. The childminder teaches children about risks and how to protect themselves. Controlled risk taking in outdoor activities supports children's understanding. Partnerships with schools are strong. The childminder regularly meets with teachers to share themes and areas of work to complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and she makes accurate assessments of their progress. Monitoring and tracking are focused which enable the childminder to confidently plan for future learning. The childminder uses children's interests to expand their learning experiences. For example, she considers their interest in creative play for every activity. Children are learning about themselves and others through carefully planned activities. They look at their reflections so they can draw and decorate life-sized pictures of themselves. They talk about their differences and similarities. The childminder actively encourages children to ask questions and communicate with each other. She asks thought-provoking questions of the children to help encourage their problem solving and communication skills. This helps support their language development. Children are beginning to learn about caring for animals. They assist in the care of the childminder's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

pets, which supports their understanding of responsibility. This new knowledge is used at home when caring for their new pets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They help to prepare their meals and enjoy making decisions about the food they eat. This is further supported by the opportunity to experience daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder has well-established routines to support children in developing skills they will need for future learning. Children relish having responsibilities and tasks to carry out. They confidently wash their plates and cutlery following mealtimes. Children understand the importance of respecting the resources. They help each other to tidy away and make decisions together about their next activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning, they are confident and eager to be involved in activities and play. They are independent and decisive, which supports their self-esteem. Children are well equipped to use the toilet and dress themselves, making their self-care skills strong. They are ready for what they need to learn next and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242388 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1051021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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