Childminder EY427814

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 17 December 2014

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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 forms good partnerships with parents. She gathers information to support children's assessments and shares regular information with them. This partnership contributes to the good progress that children make. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and comment positively on the support she offers.  Children's behaviour is good. They play well together, showing affection and concern for younger children. They enjoy participating in tasks, such as preparing the table for lunch and tidying away resources. They are polite and use good manners at all times.  The childminder uses her assessments to clearly identify what children need to learn next and subtly introduces learning into play. She prepares children well for their move on to school. For example, children are encouraged to find their names at lunchtime and have many opportunities to develop their pencil control and letter formation.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly praises children and encourages them to persevere when presented with a challenge. Children show high levels of self-esteem, they are confident and enjoy sharing their successes and achievements with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during planned activities, opportunities for children to make their own choices and decisions are limited.  Although the childminder is well qualified, opportunities to help her to further enhance her teaching skills have not yet been fully explored.

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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 children with even more opportunities to make their own choices and decisions during planned activities, and help them to make even greater progress  explore ways to further develop teaching skills to help to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated it with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults working and living in the household.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection. She took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident in reporting procedures. She has developed strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. They share information about children's learning and achievements. This helps her to monitor children's progress closely and helps her to extend and complement their learning. The childminder works with an assistant on a very occasional basis. She understands her responsibilities when employing an assistant and ensures that she is suitable and capable for her role. The childminder works well with her co-childminder to reflect on the quality of their provision. She creates action plans and makes changes that will benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities to develop children's mathematical learning. For example, as children show an interest in a younger child, the childminder challenges them to count their fingers. She involves them in simple addition as they add up all the fingers together. She also uses daily routines to present children with a challenge. For example, children enjoy working out how much cutlery they will need for the number of children present. The childminder reads stories to children about Christmas. As she reads, she gives children time to ask questions and talk about the pictures in the book. She asks children questions and adapts her questioning according to their development. This helps children to develop their speaking and early reading skills. Children demonstrate good listening and attention as they recall parts of the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and ensures their individual needs are met. For example, she knows each child's routine and recognises when they are becoming tired or hungry. She works closely with parents of children with food allergies and ensures that they are provided with a safe diet. Children are competent in self-care. For example, they are motivated to wash their hands before eating and get their own outdoor clothing on, including shoes, hats and gloves. Children benefit from a variety of outings, such as parks and local libraries. This helps them to develop an understanding of the world around them and contributes to building their confidence and social skills. Children access the outdoor area daily and go on regular walks. This helps to support their physical well-being and healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop particularly good speaking skills. For example, two-year-old children use complex sentences and engage in conversation with children and adults. Children engage in purposeful play. They concentrate well and use their imaginations. Children develop early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy recalling stories as they share books with younger children. They are well-prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427814 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1105289 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Altrincham, Cheshire. She works alongside another registered childminder and works with an assistant on an occasional basis. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, 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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