Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 17 September 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 passionate childminder sets high expectations for the quality of her provision. She has addressed the issues raised for improvement at her last inspection. She has plans in place which will help her to maintain the good standards and continue to raise the quality of practice even further.  There is a strong focus on developing children's healthy lifestyles and physical well- being. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They access the well- equipped garden, as well as enjoying daily walks and trips out to the local park. Children understand the importance of eating foods from different food groups and the effect these have on their bodies.  The experienced childminder uses the knowledge gained from training and her qualification to good effect. She demonstrates good teaching skills. She adapts activities to suit children of varied ages and stages of development. She ensures that

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This provision is good

their individual learning needs are all consistently met. This contributes towards children's good progress.  Children have developed secure and trusting relationships with the caring childminder. They are happy in her care and seek her out for support if required. She knows each child well and attends to their individual care needs with great care and concern. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of the views of children and parents to help her evaluate the provision.  Sometimes, the childminder completes tasks for older children and does not provide them with enough opportunities to become independent in self-care.

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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

 use the views of children and parents more effectively as part of the drive towards ongoing improvements  strengthen opportunities for older children that will promote their ability to become independent in self-care.

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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 childminder viewed the parts of the childminder's 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 assessment 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. She spoke to a parent on the telephone and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She is vigilant and identifies any ongoing potential risks which arise. She regularly teaches children strategies to help them to keep themselves safe, such as how to manage stairs safely. She has a good understanding of child protection issues. She understands how to identify any signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern regarding a child's safety or welfare. The childminder shares important information with other settings that children attend. This helps the childminder to fully support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children love to explore the garden in all weathers. The childminder interacts well using all opportunities to support mathematical learning and physical skills. For example, older children enjoy using rakes and brushes to move the leaves and they excitedly collect apples that have fallen. They count the apples and compare the size of the piles of leaves. The childminder supports older children's understanding of nature as they study a frog pond. The childminder engages children in conversations about hibernation. Older children remind younger children to talk quietly so that they do not wake the frogs up. The childminder supports younger children's communication and language in a range of ways. She encourages them to learn and repeat new words. They repeat the names of items collected in the garden. The childminder completes regular and accurate observations on children and monitors their progress closely. Children's achievements are shared regularly

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

with parents using a variety of methods. Parents contribute to assessments from the very beginning, which helps the childminder to plan precisely from the start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets clear expectations for behaviour. She praises children and rewards them with stickers. This contributes to children's good behaviour and helps to raise their self-esteem. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment positively on the good quality care children receive. The environment is well resourced, both indoors and outside. Children are confident to access toys and know where things belong. They show respect for the environment and help to tidy up. The childminder offers experiences that help to support children's understanding of the wider world. They explore a range of cultural celebrations through planned activities and outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive, motivated and eager to learn. They display good social skills for their age. Children of different ages interact well together and older children are kind and considerate of younger children's feelings. Overall, children are developing the skills they will need for school. For example, they are developing an early understanding of mathematics, in particular numbers. All children are working well within the age bands expected for their age. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They are developing a good understanding of the world. Their understanding of living things and the environment is very good in relation to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301729 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1058266 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Trafford area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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