Childminder EY276234

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 10 March 2016

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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 ensured that she has addressed the issues that were identified at the last inspection. She has worked closely with other childminders and her local adviser. She has reviewed her operational procedures and records of parental consent to administer all requested medicines are now in place.  The childminder communicates well with parents. She works flexibly and responds to the needs of individual children and families.  The childminder makes good use of her designated playroom to provide exciting play and activities. Children show a keen interest as the childminder enhances their play and opportunities for learning by providing new items to explore.  Children make good progress. The childminder prioritises her time well and plays alongside children. She makes good use of her qualification and experience to promote their learning as they play.  The nurturing care that the childminder offers and models supports children's

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This provision is good

confidence. She is patient and calm when they are very occasionally challenging. The childminder sensitively encourages children to join in and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not always model clear language to encourage children to copy new words, so that they can confidently use their communication skills.  The range of planned training and development opportunities is not highly focused on supporting the childminder to enhance her teaching skills to the highest 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

 reflect on the way new words are introduced to children to help them pronounce the words correctly  broaden the programme of professional development and consider further ways to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates essential elements of her knowledge. She gives high priority to health and safety related training. She carefully organises her home and outings to minimise the potential risks to children. The childminder has a secure understanding of her operational procedures and required documentation. The childminder monitors children's development precisely. She shares her findings with parents during their regular conversations and provides her records for them to view. The childminder uses the information to identify how to support any children who may need extra help. She also uses the records to check that she is promoting all areas of children's learning and development. Parents are very complimentary about the support their children receive from the childminder, particularly the progress they make. The childminder makes good use of local support to help her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with interesting exploratory play opportunities that ignite their curiosity. She uses her good knowledge of what interests each child to adapt activities in ways that promote their individual learning. For example, the childminder makes very good use of small pretend snow animals and ice to encourage children's learning about winter. The childminder promotes children's understanding of shapes by providing ice cubes and spheres, skilfully introducing opportunities for counting and developing their small-muscle skills. The childminder provides mostly good opportunities to help expand children's vocabulary. She introduces new words and makes good use of pictures and toys to support children's understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure relationships with the caring childminder. They freely share warm smiles and laughter as they play together. Children show how safe they feel as they explore and play with confidence. Their physical skills are well promoted. Children enjoy regular outings that provide opportunities to use large equipment. Their confidence to take well-managed risks, such as using slides, increases. Children learn about staying safe. For example, they pretend to be the crossing-patrol officer during a themed safety week. The childminder promotes positive independent attitudes and behaviour. Highly consistent routines contribute to children's good self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become confident to play and have a go. They progress well and develop skills that support them in becoming confident, independent learners in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Children take part in group sessions and interact with other children at social groups. They learn how to respond to meet their own needs, such as putting on their own coats and using the bathroom. They count in everyday situations and show an interest in number and shape. Children use their imaginations well as they pretend play and demonstrate their creative thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276234 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1058232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Sale area of Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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