Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is an inspirational teacher who plans highly innovative and extraordinary activities that capture children's interest and keep them motivated to learn. Children of all ages make exceptional progress and are exceedingly capable, confident and resilient individuals. They have a can-do attitude towards their learning and do not give up until a task or challenge is completed.  The childminder teaches children exceptionally well about differences and similarities beyond their own experiences. Children take enormous pride in the setting's core values of mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance. They are exceptionally well rounded individuals who have an incomparable understanding of the diverse community they live in.  Children are provided with inspiring reading and writing opportunities. The childminder offers fascinating role-play activities, where children re-enact roles of characters from

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This provision is outstanding

their favourite stories. They excitedly discuss illustrations, skilfully write their names and demonstrate an excellent understanding of basic sentence structure.  The childminder's pursuit for excellence is uncompromising. Self-evaluation is exceptional and sharply focused. Partnership working is exemplary. Links with the community, parents and other childcare professionals are robust.

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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 even more excellent opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly qualified and well-experienced childminder has created an oasis of calm, where children are nurtured, encouraged to express individuality and respect difference. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and knows the referral procedure exceptionally well. The childminder attends highly inspirational training programmes that are tailored around children's interests and positively impact on their learning and development. For example, a mathematics course has equipped the childminder with a greater understanding of how to introduce number recognition and quantity during imaginative play. The childminder is keen to implement innovative ideas to provide even more excellent opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children's laughter, eagerness to explore and natural inquisitiveness permeates throughout this busy and vibrant setting. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of child development and uses this expert knowledge to plan an array of exciting and stimulating learning experiences. She provides children with extraordinary first-hand experiences, such as visits to the beach and farm. Planning, observation and assessment arrangements are of the highest calibre. Robust intervention plans, high expectations and close liaisons with external professionals, ensure all children flourish and make rapid gains in their learning. Young children show high levels of curiosity as they play with musical instruments. They show phenomenal physical dexterity as they climb on low-level apparatus. Older children show great determination as they persevere with challenging puzzles and become enthralled when making 'magic potions' and 'mud pies'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Care practices are outstanding. The childminder goes above and beyond to get to know children and their families. She completes comprehensive 'All about me' forms during the settling-in period and uses this information exceptionally well to support children's physical and emotional well-being. Children display high levels of self-confidence and motivation and have astonishing independence skills. They behave remarkably well and show genuine care and affection towards one another. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They run, jump, climb, balance and skilfully manoeuver around play apparatus outdoors. They confidently ride tricycles and display excellent coordination skills as they kick, throw and catch balls.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly capable individuals who are making exceptional progress towards the early learning goals. They are competent mathematicians who skilfully count, measure a variety of objects and confidently discuss the qualities of two-dimensional shapes. Children have excellent concentration skills and are well prepared for their next steps in learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492628 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1027192 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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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 Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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