Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2017 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

 The childminder's home is well organised and measures are in place to minimise risks. These mean children are able to play and learn in a safe environment.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan interesting activities tailored to individual needs, in order to support children's development further.  The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to be polite and regularly reinforces good manners. Friendships are enjoyed, children are social and cooperate during play. Children share, take turns and behave well.  Children enjoy warm and positive relationships with the childminder. They are happy, confident and emotionally reassured by the childminder's kind and caring nature.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to learn and develop their skills in using information and communication technology are limited.  The childminder has not fully established a professional development plan to improve her skills and knowledge to an outstanding level.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to explore and learn using information and communication technology  establish further a professional development plan to extend skills and knowledge to an outstanding level.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation used to support the childminder's practice.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare, promoting safety. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies strengths and areas to develop. She is keen to improve her service and demonstrates a positive attitude to reflection and evaluation procedures. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. She tracks children's development using guidance documentation. This enables her to identify gaps in children's progress and provide appropriate support to promote continued learning. The childminder has developed successful partnerships with parents and other professionals, such as teachers from other settings children attend. Effective communication promotes a consistent approach to learning and care. Children make good progress supported by highly effective partnerships. Parents comment, 'The childminder's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

home is always welcoming and activities are varied and fun'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests well. She provides a range of exciting activities and play materials to enthuse children in their play. Children demonstrate good concentration and persistence with challenging tasks. Children remain engaged and learning is well supported. For example, children are excited to find a snail track in the garden. The childminder extends children's learning as she encourages them to search for different animals and objects outdoors. Children are engrossed as they explore the world around them, work together and use their imaginations as they play. The childminder takes time to listen carefully to what children say. Effective teaching supports good communication development. The childminder responds to questions, introduces new words and talks to children with respect. Children are beginning to develop good vocabulary and communication skills. Children's mathematical development is supported

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

well. They are introduced to numbers and encouraged to count during everyday routines and activities. The childminder is sensitive to individual needs and adapts her practice to accommodate children's differing abilities. All children are making good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled. Children are emotionally reassured by the childminder. They regularly invite the childminder to join their play, demonstrating secure positive relationships. The childminder is calm and gentle; she creates a relaxed atmosphere to reassure children. Children are emotionally secure. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily, helping to promote their good health and well-being. Resources and play materials are well organised. Effective storage enables children to independently select toys, supporting independence and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their starting points. They are motivated, happy and eager to learn. Children are confident, inquisitive and have a positive attitude to their learning and development. Children are developing the necessary skills for the next step in their learning and, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484726 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1002381 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 2015 and lives in West Timperley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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