Childminder EY448127

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 31 January 2013

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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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder proactively communicates with parents, using a variety of methods. Open, two-way communication promotes a joint approach to children's care and learning. Parents comment, 'The childminder provides a safe, happy, fun and positive environment for children'.  The childminder completes regular observations of children as they play. Assessment procedures help the childminder to understand children's strengths and plan appropriately to support children's ongoing learning. Children make good progress.  Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder regularly reviews the safety of her home. Measures are in place to identify and minimise potential risks to children. This promotes children's safety and welfare.  The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build children's positive self-esteem and confidence. She regularly reminds children to use

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This provision is good

their manners. Children are polite and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and growing vocabulary as they play.  The childminder does not always fully support children's independence, choice and decision making skills.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their growing vocabulary and thinking skills  continue to support children's growing independence and decision making skills during their play.

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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 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has detailed knowledge of her responsibilities to record and report safeguarding concerns, if these arise. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder has a positive attitude to her continued professional development. She completes precisely focused training, to raise the quality of her service. For example, she has recently completed training associated with learning, development and assessment. This impacts positively on the quality of teaching and outcomes for children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and identifies clear areas to develop. She gathers the views of parents, professionals and children. She incorporates these views into her evaluation procedures. Consequently, the service reflects those who access it and practice is continually developing. The childminder monitors children's progress. Precise tracking enables the childminder to identify and address gaps

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

in development. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality is teaching is good. The childminder is an effective role model and regularly extends children's learning. For example, children are encouraged to count each time they scoop artificial snow into cups. Children talk about 'empty' and 'full' containers as they play. Consequently, children's mathematical skills develop well. The childminder plans a broad range of interesting and age-appropriate activities, to inspire and enthuse children. Children engage for extended periods of time as they play through exploration. For example, children develop their imaginations and creativity as they explore open- ended sensory resources. Children enjoy their play and develop concentration and focus. The programme of planned, purposeful play supports children's all round learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy positive relationships with a caring and nurturing childminder. She listens attentively to children's ideas and closely follows their interests. For instance, children request to play outdoors and the childminder immediately responds. Consequently, children feel valued and have a strong sense of well-being. Children regularly visit toddler groups. They make friends with children of different ages and develop good social skills. Children build positive relationships and are emotionally secure. Hygiene routines are closely observed, to promote children's health. For example, children use soap and individual towels when washing and drying their hands. This prevents cross contamination of germs and helps to protect children's good health. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. This contributes to children's physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They are eager to participate and make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident and willing to 'have a go'. Children are developing the necessary skills for their future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448127 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1065954 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Sale area of Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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