Childminder EY498258

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 childminder provides a calm, caring environment which helps children to settle quickly. She knows the children well and is very attentive to their personal needs. The childminder has a daily routine which helps children to feel secure.  The childminder uses the walk to school to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, they have opportunities to engage with nature and look for birds, count the ducks and collect leaves. Children gain an understanding of seasonal changes.  The childminder is a positive role model. She gives children clear boundaries, which helps them to gain an understanding of behavioural expectations.  The childminder forms good relationships with parents. She uses a daily home-link diary to keep them informed of the day's activities. The childminder regularly shares information about the good progress children make in their learning, and provides them with ideas to develop this further at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder has overly high expectations. As a result, some group activities do not always fully support the learning needs of the youngest children.  The childminder does not consistently obtain information from other settings that children attend about their learning. This means that the shared approach to learning is not yet fully effective.

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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

 sharpen the focus of teaching when planning and delivering group activities, to promote the learning needs of all children participating  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to develop a more consistent approach to shared learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the children at various points during the inspection.  The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use and the arrangements for keeping them safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to identify different types of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She carries out daily checks of her home to minimise any hazards. The childminder evaluates her provision well, including asking the views of parents. For example, she plans to make the garden more accessible to children in inclement weather. The childminder is proactive in seeking training to develop her knowledge, which has a positive impact on children's learning. For example, recent training on schemas has provided her with a better understanding of how to support children's play. The childminder monitors children's progress well and identifies and addresses any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder supports children's learning well. She plans a range of stimulating activities to help children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning. For example, children gain an understanding of the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands before handling food and prepare a fruit salad for their dessert. Children have opportunities to practise their mathematical skills, for example, as they count slices of banana. The childminder introduces descriptive words, such as 'smooth' and 'sticky', as children explore fruit. Children are taught about respecting differences and gain an awareness of the wider world. For example, the childminder explains why some children look different to others. She uses resources in the local community to help the children explore festivals, such as Diwali.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children lots of praise for their efforts, which builds their confidence to try new skills. For example, children persevere with using a knife and show delight when they successfully chop fruit. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. She explains that grapes need to be cut up into small pieces to avoid choking. Spillages are quickly cleared up to prevent children from slipping. The childminder supports children to develop good manners. She allows children the time they need to respond to questions and reminds them to say 'thank you' as they pass kitchen utensils to each other. Older children help the younger ones to complete tasks, such as pouring juice into a bowl.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress. They are well prepared for their move to school. Children are confident and make their own decisions, such as choosing the music to listen to as they eat their snack. They have opportunities to develop early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, children discuss the shape of their sandwiches at lunchtime. Younger children enjoy mark-making activities and older children practise writing their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498258 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1052958 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 West Timperley. She operates from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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