Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 30 April 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The qualified childminder plans and provides children with a good range of activities that supports their interests and promotes the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She provides a warm, homely environment for children to play and learn. Children are well settled and happy. They develop good relationships with the childminder. n The childminder uses plenty of praise, helping to promote children's positive behaviour. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to develop strong friendships with each other. n Children's good health is promoted extremely well. They delight in playing outdoors in all weathers. n The childminder closely monitors children's abilities and keeps accurate records of children's development. This supports her to identify any gaps in their learning and put

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This provision is good

strategies in place to support them. n The childminder is currently only accessing limited professional development to support her further in improving her already good teaching skills and knowledge of welfare issues. n Parents are not consistently involved in contributing to the childminder's self-evaluation processes to drive forward further improvements.

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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 build even stronger skills and expert knowledge through more-focused ongoing professional development, to develop practice further to the highest level n encourage ways in which parents can contribute to the evaluation of the childminding provision and help to maintain continuous improvement.

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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 understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and the crucial importance of reporting any concerns she may have. The childminder ensures that any adults living or working in her home are known to Ofsted and that appropriate suitability checks have been completed. The childminder ensures the premises are secure and safe for children at all times. She conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards and helps children to learn about their own safety. The childminder has clear induction procedures in place for parents. For example, she shares her policies and procedures, and gathers information about each child's daily routines, needs and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and actively joins in with children's play to enhance their learning. The childminder promotes children's speech and communication development very well. For example, she says single words to encourage children to repeat them. Children enjoy playing with the farm animals and tractors to make patterns in the flour. They explore new textures as they add water to the flour and pretend to make food for the animals. Children enjoy sharing a story with the childminder. For example, children pat the childminder's knee as they sit comfortably with her and excitedly point out the familiar objects in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are helped to recognise the feelings and emotions of others. They are encouraged to take turns and share toys fairly. The childminder encourages children to manage their own hygiene routines, such as handwashing and nose wiping. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination and large physical skills as they play outside in the ball pool, collecting and throwing the balls. The childminder takes children out on regular trips in the community. For example, children enjoy visiting playgroups and local parks where they can run in wide open spaces. This helps children to develop good social skills and gain an understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children build on their abilities from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. They are inquisitive learners who enjoy their chosen activities. They show concentration and a can-do attitude when playing. For example, they persevere trying to blow bubbles and show increasing ability to use resources independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330634 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10071351 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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