Childminder EY501287

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are strong. For example, regular sharing of information and good levels of communication take place between the childminder, parents and teachers. This helps the childminder to provide children with consistency in learning and care. n The childminder uses her knowledge of children's development and their current interests to plan a wide range of enjoyable experiences. Children return from school full of excitement and this continues throughout their time at the setting. n Children form positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder adapts the routine well to ensure that she meets children's individual needs. For instance, she recognises when children are tired and offers them the opportunity to rest. This helps to effectively support children's emotional and physical well-being. n Children of different ages play together exceptionally well and show high levels of

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The provision is good

respect and concern for each other. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour in a range of ways. For example, she rewards children with stickers for good behaviour and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently gather and use the views of children when evaluating her provision. n The childminder does not have a sharply focused plan for professional development to help her to raise the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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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

n enhance ways of gathering and using the views of children when evaluating the provision and planning for future developments n consider targeting plans for professional development that help to enhance the quality of practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment and development. n The inspector observed a planned session and jointly evaluated the practice and children's engagement with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection. She viewed written feedback from teachers and parents provided prior to the inspection. The inspector took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments of her home each day. She adapts them according to the ages of children that attend. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe in a range of ways. For example, children help to cut grapes before eating and they understand that this helps to reduce the risk of choking. The childminder is knowledgeable about the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She understands how to respond to concerns that a child's safety or welfare may be at risk. The childminder has high expectations of the quality of her provision and is always looking for new ways to enhance her service. She has made many positive changes since she registered and has exciting plans for future developments. Parents speak highly of the childminder. For example, they comment that the childminder is warm, caring and has plenty of empathy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents from the very beginning. She gathers information about children's prior skills and knowledge as well as their interests and hobbies. This helps her to get to know children and helps them to settle quickly. The childminder offers parents help to extend children's development at home. For example, she produces activity packs to complement children's learning at school. These include shape recognition activities. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to offer children the right level of challenge. For example, children delight in helping the childminder to prepare snack. Under close supervision, they carefully chop a variety of fruits into pieces. Younger children chop softer fruits, such as bananas and older children chop apples. They concentrate as they carefully place their choice of fruits on a wooden skewer and they are delighted at the finished product. Children enjoy

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

playing a range of games and work together to set them up. They display good social skills as they negotiate what colour they will be and who will go first. The childminder offers appropriate support for children. For example, she helps younger children to recognise numbers that she knows are challenging for them and helps them count the spaces. This contributes to the high levels of confidence and motivation that children show at all times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children follow good hygiene procedures and practices. For example, children wash their hands at appropriate times and help to wash fruits prior to eating them. This helps to promote children's good health. Children enjoy growing fruits and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They discuss the process during snack time and speak fondly about the strawberries they grew and then enjoyed eating. This helps to build on children's awareness of the world and where foods come from. Children thrive on taking on responsibilities. For example, they enjoy setting the table for snack time and are eager to tidy away equipment after use. The childminder's home is highly stimulating and has a variety of areas and spaces for children to rest and play. For example, children benefit from a large playroom and garden equipped with a wide range of toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501287 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10059470 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Urmston area of Manchester. She currently operates from 7am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. She also occasionally operates from 7am until 6pm, during the school holidays. The childminder closes on bank holidays and for family holidays.

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Registers

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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