Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The qualified and experienced childminder observes children's play regularly and identifies what they need to learn next. This helps children to make good progress during their time in the setting. n The childminder is committed to continually updating her knowledge and skills. She regularly networks with other childminders. She shares good practice and engages in professional discussions, changing practice accordingly to benefit teaching and children's outcomes. n The childminder promotes children's language skills through her supportive interactions and skilful questioning. She talks with children about what they are doing, asks well posed and open-ended questions and gives children time to think and respond. n Children have developed close relationships with the childminder. They go to the childminder for reassurance and cuddles when needed. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being successfully.

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The provision is good

n The childminder shares information with parents regularly to ensure continuity in children's care and to promote their good learning. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not regularly involve the views of parents to help her to further reflect on all areas of practice to help to extend outcomes for children. n At times, the childminder does not give high priority to promoting children's personal skills, particularly so they learn to manage some daily care routines 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

n enhance ways in which parents can contribute to the evaluation of the childminder's setting and help to maintain continuous improvement n support children to build further on their personal care skills during daily routine activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder's home is safe and secure, and she carries out thorough risk assessments before children go on outings. The childminder monitors children's development and is able to identify where children may need additional support. The childminder ensures she attends regularly training for her own professional development, to further extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she recently attended training on improving children's learning through play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans creative activities for learning based on children's interests and developmental needs. For example, children have been learning about hard and soft textures as they play with the Arctic animals, touching hard ice cubes and soft shaving foam for pretend snow. Children improve their small-muscle skills as they tip and pour sand from one container to the other. They develop good imaginations as they pretend to make mud cakes in the outdoor mud kitchen and sprinkle pine needles on top for chocolate chips. Parents comment that the childminder has helped children to flourish in their learning. The childminder offers clear explanations and is sensitive about appropriate times to offer help and when to let children work things out for themselves. For example, children excitedly watch the ice cubes melt as the warm water is poured over and mixes with the shaving foam, and children say 'it has turned into milk'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children freely explore the resources available, and enjoy being able to develop their own ideas and interests in their play. The childminder sets simple rules and is consistently polite and respectful. Children behave well. The childminder supports children effectively to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and plenty of opportunities to run, climb and play outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder effectively supports children's learning about the world around them. Children enjoy visiting local parks and museums.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress typical for their age. They enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and talking to others. They practise identifying numbers, colours and count objects in their play. Children show good concentration and involvement in activities. They enjoy spending time with others and learn how to communicate effectively. This helps children to develop key skills in readiness for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448619 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10069847 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Manchester. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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