Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 22 October 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 Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are excited to attend the childminder's provision because of the diverse range of resources and activities provided by the childminder. As a result, children are eager to learn and they are making good progress in all areas of their development. n The childminder values professional development to improve the quality of her practice. For example, she has engaged with the local authority and completed training to improve her observation and assessment skills. This has helped the childminder to accurately track children's progress and plan appropriately for next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides a relaxed and settled environment for all children. Children are aware of what is expected of their behaviour and demonstrate kindness towards each other. For example, older children delight in praising younger children as they 'high five' each other. n The childminder is passionate about ensuring that children are ready for the next stage

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The provision is good

in their learning, including school. When children are new to the setting, she acts quickly to identify any potential gaps in their development and works to address them immediately. As a result, any gaps close quickly and outcomes for children are improved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the opportunities for developing younger children's independence skills are limited. n Partnerships with other educational settings are not fully established. The childminder does not consistently gather information about children's learning from other settings.

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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 improve the systems to gather information from other educational establishments about children's progress and development n maximise opportunities to develop children's independence skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documents including children's progress files, policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of their local authority child protection procedures. They are aware of what may cause them concern about a child, and what to do should concerns arise. The childminder reflects on her own and her assistant's practice. She accurately prioritises areas for development, including where additional training would be beneficial. However, the childminder has not yet built effective links with other settings that children attend. This means that children who attend other educational establishments do not fully benefit from consistent learning opportunities. The childminder knows how to identify and minimise any potential risks. This helps to keep children safe during indoor and outdoor play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She plans stimulating activities for children based on their interests. The childminder has high expectations of all children and plans activities that are sufficiently challenging. Younger children are developing an understanding of the world and early communication skills. For example, the childminder introduces new vocabulary as she helps younger children to identify colours. This activity is then extended while children match different items of the same colour, which also supports their mathematical development. The childminder works with parents to promote continued learning at home. For example, the childminder shares reading and writing resources with parents. This also helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's preferences and routines before they start. This promotes successful transitions from home as children are able to settle quickly and develop strong attachments to the childminder. Children know the day-to-day routines due to the consistency in high quality care. They move freely around the childminder's home, selecting their own resources and accessing the garden independently. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's physical development. For example, the childminder takes children on a variety of walks where they also have opportunities to encounter local wildlife. Children learn about healthy diets. They are provided with balanced meals and snacks which include fruits and vegetables. Parents praise the childminder's service, in particular, they report improvements in their children's self-confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children learn early literacy skills in preparation for school. For example, children work on letter recognition and are supported to write their own names. The childminder does not always provide opportunities for younger children to develop early independence skills. Despite this, all children are making good progress from their starting points. The childminder has developed good links with the local authority and is aware of how to access additional support if required to further improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556076 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10081023 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. The childminder works alongside an assistant and operates 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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