Childminder EY313733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2016 29 January 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not accurately record children's hours of attendance. This compromises their safety in the event of an emergency.  Self-evaluation is not yet fully developed in order to identify any weaknesses in practice.  Sometimes, the childminder does not fully promote opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills during planned activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care and they display a secure sense of belonging. She is kind, caring and highly responsive to children's needs. This helps her to effectively promote their emotional well-being.  Overall, the qualified childminder provides a range of exciting opportunities which enthuses and motivates children to learn. She allows children to lead play while she skilfully interacts and subtly introduces new ideas. This helps to keep children engaged and interested.  The childminder takes children to regular groups and on outings, locally and further afield. The range of outings she offers is exceptional. This helps children to develop good social skills and promotes their awareness of the wider world.  The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She provides them with regular updates about children's learning and they contribute to assessments from

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It has the following strengths

the start. The childminder helps to support parents to extend children's learning at home. This shared approach contributes to the good progress that children make.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure a record of the hours of children's attendance is maintained. 24/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve the use of self-evaluation that helps to identify and address any areas for development  adapt teaching strategies that focus even more strongly on promoting children's mathematical skills during planned activities.

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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 toured the parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated it with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, a sample of policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder has started to evaluate her provision, this is not yet used effectively to identify any weaknesses in practice. However, the childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection which have had a positive impact on the setting. For example, she now completes regular and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses her assessments to plan for what children need to learn next and to identify any gaps in learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident in reporting procedures. She places great emphasis on teaching young children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she offers explanations to children about why certain rules and boundaries are in place and teaches them how to use and handle equipment safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has created an environment that is rich in learning experiences. Children confidently choose from a range of high-quality toys and equipment to support play. For example, they access a board equipped with mini padlocks and keys. This helps to support their understanding of how things work and helps them to develop the finger muscles needed for early writing. Children delight as they explore the texture of coloured spaghetti. The childminder offers a range of additional resources for them to use, such as scissors and large spoons. This helps to develop their physical skills. The childminder uses the opportunity well to extend and support children's speaking skills. She describes the textures as they use their hands to explore. She sensitively repeats words to children to enable them to hear the correct pronunciation. However, occasionally during activities the childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to extend children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not record the hours of children's attendance. This compromises their safety in the event of an emergency. The childminder is skilled at encouraging children to complete tasks independently. For example, young children put their own coats and boots on for outdoor play. They persevere when peeling tangerines and chopping bananas for snack time. This helps to develop children's self-care skills. The childminder promotes children's good health well. For example, she ensures they wash their hands before eating and she talks to them about the importance of eating healthy foods. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She regularly praises children's efforts with a genuine excitement. This helps to raise their self-esteem and contributes to their positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school. Children concentrate on activities for extended periods of time in relation to their age. They are developing good social skills and have particularly good health and self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313733 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1042648 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Sale area of Trafford. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder hold an appropriate childcare 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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