Childminder EY485353

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 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 aspires to be outstanding. She has created a welcoming and inclusive service which holds high status within the local community. Parents commend the childminder and her assistant on the high levels of care they provide to their children.  Children are confident, resilient and self-motivated. Their highly positive attitudes to their learning help them to achieve well, ensuring that they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.  The childminder and her assistant teach children well about mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance. Children relish the opportunity to discuss similarities and differences beyond their own experiences and are well-rounded individuals.  The childminder and her assistant are highly skilled in teaching mathematics. They use a good range of techniques to capture, ignite and challenge children's early number and shape recognition. They promote early problem-solving skills and discuss

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather precise information about what children already know and can do, in order to identify accurate starting points in their learning.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation, in order to help her identify further areas for improvement.

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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

 gather precise information when children first start attending so that development and prior achievements can be considered fully when assessing their initial starting points  enhance the self-evaluation process even further and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant throughout the inspection. He looked at records and documents, including evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and held discussions regarding children's progress.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's progress. The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are astute to the signs, symptoms and indicators of possible abuse and neglect. They know the referral procedure well and fully understand the steps to take if an allegation is made against themselves or a family member. Partnership working is strong. Links with the community, primary school and local authority advisory team are robust. Parents are kept well informed of their child's developmental progress and receive regular newsletters. Overall, self-evaluation is strong. Improvement plans are sharply focused and the childminder's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is good. The childminder holds regular supervision sessions and appraisal meetings with her assistant. Robust targets are set and a variety of training programmes is attended by both, positively impacting on outcomes for children. For example, a recent course around boys'

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

development has equipped the childminder with a greater understanding of how to effectively engage them in purposeful writing activities outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good teaching, personalised planning and robust assessment procedures enable all children to make good and better progress across the areas of learning. Children's laughter and eagerness to explore permeates throughout the vibrant setting. Children have a real sense of belonging and are incredibly proud of their personal achievements. They become enthralled while searching for bugs. They discuss the stages of growth in relation to plants and become immersed in their imaginations as they enact roles of superheroes in the home corner.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder and her assistant spend time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. They place high emphasis in supporting children's physical and emotional well-being. Children embrace the childminder with cuddles. They show high levels of curiosity, self-confidence and self-esteem during their play. They discuss the importance of healthy living and remind one another of the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children are provided with a good array of physical activity. They eagerly participate in football, ring games and skilfully maneuverer around an obstacle course outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, self-motivated and inquisitive learners who confidently explore their environment. They behave well and show genuine care and affection towards one another. They write their names and skilfully decode, blend and segment words together. Children develop the necessary skills in preparation their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485353 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1004918 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Stretford area of Manchester. She works alongside an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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