Childminder EY536676

Inspection date 23 November 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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This provision is good

n The dedicated childminder has a robust understanding of child development. She uses this very well to plan interesting and challenging activities, which keep children motivated to learn. Teaching is good and all children make good gains towards the early learning goals. n Children's physical development is very well promoted. The childminder provides exciting opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle skills. She plans visits to the local park and provides daily walking challenges. n Children's communication and language development is supported effectively. The childminder skilfully questions children during their play and introduces new words. Children are confident communicators who use a wide repertoire of vocabulary. n The childminder supports children's physical and emotional well-being extremely well. She spends time getting to know children and parents during the settling-in period.

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This provision is good

Children have a strong sense of belonging and form secure bonds with their peers and the childminder. n The childminder teaches children very well about differences and similarities beyond their own experiences. Children are well-rounded, respectful and tolerant individuals, who have a deep understanding of the diverse community they belong to. n The childminder has not consistently established highly successful partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to share and gather information. n Although the childminder monitors and evaluates her practice, she has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher 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 strengthen partnerships with all settings and develop more ways to share detailed information to support children's progress even further n develop a more focused and targeted programme of professional development to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed a planned activity and assessed the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures and information regarding the suitability of the childminder and all household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about removing barriers to learning in order to help all children flourish and thrive. She has a clear vision for improving her setting further and regularly evaluates the impact of improvement plans. She attends mandatory training sessions and keeps up-to-date with changes in legislation. Parents are kept informed of their children's time at the setting and receive daily updates. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure and understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Robust risk assessments are in place and all areas of the childminder's home are clean and suitable. Children are supervised extremely well and ratios are adhered to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this good-quality and vibrant setting. Their laughter permeates throughout and children demonstrate a strong desire to investigate and explore. Overall, observation, assessment and planning arrangements are good. Gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and the relevant support is sourced. Children make good progress in all areas and leave the setting with a good skill base in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Children delight while building a train track and become fascinated while playing with cars. They enjoy looking at books and show good concentration skills while attempting to write for different purposes. They confidently talk about their family members and excitedly enact roles of superheroes and teachers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder is a positive role model and provides children with clear expectations and boundaries. Children behave well and show genuine care and affection towards one another. They discuss how to keep themselves safe while playing and talk about the importance of road safety. The childminder teaches children very well about healthy living. She provides children with nutritious food and plenty of opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, confident and resilient individuals. They have a positive attitude towards their learning and are keen to take on new challenges. They play harmoniously and develop good independence skills. They form secure friendships and are happy and content in the childminder's care. They relish opportunities to be creative and enjoy singing nursery rhymes. They confidently count everyday objects and skilfully discuss capacity and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536676 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10079239 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Sale area of Trafford. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays all year round, apart from 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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