Childminder EY500697

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 enthusiastic and caring childminder is deeply committed to providing children and their families with high-quality early years experiences. She evaluates the quality of her provision regularly and considers the views of parents and children when planning future changes.  The childminder carefully observes and accurately assesses children's progress. She uses this information well, to identify any gaps in children's learning and implement plans that help to ensure all children make good progress.  Children are happy, settled and content in the childminder's care. They develop strong emotional bonds with the sensitive childminder and her family. She offers plenty of attention and praise, which supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a warm and inviting environment for children to explore. She is an excellent role model and helps children to build and learn important social skills in

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This provision is good

respecting and working well with others.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Information is continually exchanged to ensure children's needs are identified and met well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children are not given enough time to think, respond and share their ideas, when asked questions and helped to solve simple problems.  Occasionally, the childminder overlooks some opportunities to further challenge children's learning at the highest level in their self-chosen play.

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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

 enhance teaching skills further and provide children with enough time to think, respond and talk about their ideas, when asking questions and helping them to solve their own simple problems  make the most of opportunities to fully extend children's learning and challenge them at the highest level as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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

The childminder is committed to developing her own professional skills and knowledge. She undertakes her own research and seeks regular training opportunities. For example, recent training in how young children think and prefer to learn has been used well, to help the childminder in meeting the individual needs of the children in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify issues that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate authorities to ensure that children are protected. The childminder conducts daily checks of her environment to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play. She gently supports children to identify and manage their own risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows high levels of interest in what children say and do. She continually helps young children to build on their vocabulary. The childminder skilfully introduces and explains the meaning of new words during children's play. For example, as children look at pictures and talk about foods from around the world, the childminder introduces the word 'sushi'. She informs children that the word means uncooked fish. The childminder supports children's communication, social and physical skills well. Children delight in opportunities to play in the garden with streamers and talk about how they move in the wind. They practise their counting skills and talk about different shapes as they load a toy tractor and trailer with stones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good social skills and learn to take turns and share resources. They receive plenty of praise and encouragement as they try to do things for themselves. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She is consistent in her positive approach and explains why some behaviours are not wanted. Children understand that the childminder has high expectations of them and behave very well. The childminder provides a healthy range of meals and snacks. She ensures that children understand the importance of good hygiene routines and how these contribute to their overall good health. Regular trips and outings in the local community greatly enhance children's experiences and support them in recognising and valuing the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of independence and confidence to initiate their own play and do as much as they can for themselves. They are eager, active and motivated learners who sustain their interest in activities and persist with their chosen tasks until they feel they have achieved. Children learn to count and recognise shapes. They enjoy handling books and listening to stories. Children explore and experiment with a wide range of resources. They are creative and learn a variety of important skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500697 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1054207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sale, Trafford. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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