Childminder EY317469

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 29 September 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 is experienced. She has developed her knowledge and expertise through many years of practice. She understands how young children learn and provides age appropriate, interesting activities. Children make good progress.  Risk assessment procedures are thorough and robust. Measures are in place to identify and minimise potential risks to children. Children play and learn in a safe environment.  The childminder extends children's language through her positive teaching. For example, she provides ongoing narration, asks open questions, suggests new words and provides sufficient time for children to think and respond. Children become confident communicators.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment positively. They say they are very satisfied with the care the childminder provides.  The childminder has created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Children are happy, relaxed, settled and confident in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not systematically evaluate her practice and identify precise areas to improve, in order to drive development at the highest level.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending, to help provide tailored learning opportunities from the very beginning.

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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 self-evaluation procedures to identify precise and targeted areas for improvement that help develop the service to the highest level  enhance information gathering from parents when children first start attending to include what children already know and can do, in order to more accurately tailor teaching from the very beginning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 understands her responsibility to identify and report safeguarding concerns. The childminder engages in professional development to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently completed a safeguarding refresher course and 'Prevent' duty training. This impacts positively on the quality of practice and children's welfare. The childminder meets regularly with other childminding professionals. They share ideas and discuss practice. This helps build the childminder's confidence and ensures her knowledge is up to date. The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements and reviews their ongoing progress. Careful monitoring helps the childminder to quickly identify gaps in learning and plan appropriate activities to promote steady development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully incorporates children's interests in their play. This contributes to children's enthusiasm and motivation in their learning. For example, after a recent trip to the zoo, children show an interest in animals. The childminder carefully plans a variety of exciting activities linked to this interest. This helps to extend learning and support progress. Children learn about the natural world as they prepare to purchase a goldfish. The childminder is a good role model. She is attentive and guides children's learning through her enthusiastic interactions. For instance, children are challenged to count animal illustrations and extend their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively reassures children. She offers warm, genuine cuddles. For example, children snuggle with the childminder during story sessions. Positive relationships are shared between children and the childminder. This contributes to children's confidence and emotional resilience. Children behave well. The childminder proactively encourages children to cooperate, take turns and develop good friendships. For instance, when reading books, children take turns to answer questions and select the next story. Children are considerate and help one another. For example, older children help younger children to count in sequence. Children develop good friendships and are socially confident. Children enjoy a range of healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder encourages children to try new fruits. This contributes to children's good health and helps them develop a positive attitude to healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire necessary skills for their future learning. They develop early literacy and communication skills as they look at books and read stories. Children learn that caterpillars turn into butterflies. This helps to extend their knowledge of the natural world. Children are inquisitive and eager to learn. They approach challenge with a positive attitude. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317469 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1104426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Sale, Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care for three- and four-year-old funded children.

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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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