Childminder EY487721

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is good

 The dedicated childminder and her co-childminders, provide exciting and stimulating play opportunities and encourage children to become enthusiastic, keen learners.  The childminder supports children's developing communication, social and physical skills well. She is calm and attentive to children. She has a good understanding of how children play and learn.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. They are very happy and demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's care. Children flourish, develop confidence and display extremely high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder makes ongoing observations of children's achievements, accurately identifies their next steps in learning and monitors their progress.  The childminder values professional development to ensure good standards of care and education for children. For example, she reflects on her practice with the co- childminders and evaluates planned activities.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares information about children's progress, she has not yet considered different ways to support parents to extend children's learning at home.  While the quality of teaching is good, occasionally, planned activities are not adapted successfully to take into account younger children's abilities to help keep them fully engaged in learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consider further ways to help parents extend children's learning at home to help children make even greater progress  adapt teaching methods during planned activities to give all children opportunities to participate and to help maximise children's learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and free play. She 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. She undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder and co- childminders monitor each other's practice. This helps to ensure that the childminder has the necessary training and skills so that children benefit from her care. Together they monitor the progress that children make and quickly identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder implements plans to ensure that all children receive the support they need to make good progress. Parents are regularly informed of their child's care and progress and speak highly of the care their children receive.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children. She encourages older children to talk about their experiences in detail and help younger children to learn new words. For example, children recall making play dough and how it felt sticky and gooey. The childminder plays alongside children. She skilfully extends their play through simple questioning and extends their vocabulary. Children are motivated, engaged and absorbed in activities. For example, they excitedly roll and pat the dough to make the numbers one to five. They make cakes and count them out to the childminder and co-childminders. Children learn mathematical concepts well.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form extremely close bonds and attachments with the childminder. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She skilfully encourages children's self- confidence and self-esteem. For example, she praises children frequently and tells them what they have done well. The childminder uses every opportunity to promote excellent hygiene practices. She provides a home-from-home environment and gives the children fresh homemade meals and healthy snacks. This promotes the children's emotional and physical well-being exceptionally well. She gives clear and consistent reminders of expectations. Children behave very well and play together cooperatively. Children develop excellent self-care skills that enhance their independence. For example, they learn to tidy up after mealtimes and put dirty bibs and flannels in the washing machine. Excellent routines are established for younger children at sleep times. They happily wave and blow

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

kisses to older children before going to sleep in their cots, while older children have quiet time with their key person.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and are making good progress. They are starting to recognise their own names and are developing good pencil control. They have a good understanding of number and can count up to four objects independently. Children are active and curious learners.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY487721 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1009685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Timperley area of Trafford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with two co-childminders.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5