Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2018 10 February 2015

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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 knows children and their families well and she has developed trusting and secure relationships with them. This contributes to children's emotional well-being and they feel secure and happy in her care.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play and aptly plans activities that reflect their interests and learning needs. Children confidently explore the good variety of toys in the environment and happily settle into play.  Overall, the childminder works well with parents. She effectively promotes a consistent approach to sharing the learning that takes place between the children's home and the setting. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder plans well for children to experience a wide variety of interesting and challenging experiences that teaches them about different cultures and diversity. Children enjoy outings in the local community and have good opportunities to see and

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This provision is good

hear their home languages in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to gather and reflect on the views of all parents, as part of her self-evaluation process.  The childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to test out their ideas and theories and to solve problems for themselves.

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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 more opportunities that enable children to test out their ideas and theories and to solve problems for themselves  review the process for gathering and reflecting on all parents' views to further enhance the self-evaluation process and drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder and discussed her self- evaluation process.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as recorded in children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with the local authority to evaluate the effectiveness of her practice and to make improvements. She demonstrates a clear commitment to continually extending her knowledge, skills and understanding of early years practice. The childminder has accessed a range of online training and researched ideas for activities which she has successfully put into practice. This helps her to identify ways to support children's learning even more effectively. Children's safety is prioritised. The childminder checks her home daily for signs of possible risks to children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the local procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the detailed information she gathers from parents to monitor children's progress and plan for their future learning. Children engage in exploratory and creative experiences as they explore sand and create moulds with play dough. They show good control in using tools for a purpose. The childminder uses good teaching techniques to introduce children to mathematical ideas. She encourages children to count in sequence and begin to sort objects according to their size and shape. Children enjoy being imaginative. They demonstrate their good communication skills as they pretend to take orders for food and drinks during their games. The childminder sensitively joins in with children, asking questions and making suggestions to help develop their creativity and imagination further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, patient and caring. She is a good role model for children's behaviour and they show kindness and care for each other and the environment. Children settle quickly and easily in the care of the kind and supportive childminder. They demonstrate a good sense of belonging and security. Children respond well to the routines and confidently take on additional responsibility, such as cutting up fruit for snack and tidying away the toys. They develop good levels of confidence and independence that contribute to their readiness for school. Children benefit from regular opportunities to engage in physical activities and exercise. They develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of involvement and concentration during activities. They are motivated and engaged in learning and demonstrate a willingness to try new things. Children gain the necessary skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371633 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1121335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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