Childminder EY374404

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 May 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 childminder works effectively with other early years settings that children attend. She routinely shares information about children's learning and progress, which helps to support continuity in children's learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She interacts purposefully with children as they play, showing, explaining and asking questions to support their developing thinking skills. n The childminder provides parents with ongoing information about their children's progress and next steps in learning. She shares activity ideas to help parents continue to support their children's learning at home. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities and experiences to help to raise children's awareness of the wider world. For example, she explores cultural events with children and organises outings within the community.

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This provision is good

n The childminder encourages children's mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages counting and comparing quantities as children build with blocks. n Although the childminder has begun to engage in professional development, she has not yet fully developed an ambitious plan to continually improve her knowledge and skills, to help drive quality to the highest level. n On occasions, the childminder does not effectively support children to explore activities in their own time and to lead their own learning.

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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 develop the programme of professional development to help to continually enhance the quality of the provision and teaching to the highest level n provide children with more opportunities to fully explore activities in their own time and to take ownership of their own learning.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures, and evidence of staff's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision accurately. She reviews her practice and continually looks for ways to develop her setting, taking into account the views of children and parents. For example, the childminder has planned even more outings during the holidays, to further enrich children's experiences. Children's safety is prioritised. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessment of her home and it is safe and secure. She has completed training, which has helped to keep her safeguarding knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of abuse and her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that places them at risk. She knows the local referral procedures to follow to raise a concern about a child. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with an interesting and well-organised learning environment. She assesses children's progress accurately and plans activities that interest children and enables them to move forward in their learning. Children's curiosity and imagination is stimulated, for example, as they explore pretend snow. They competently handle tools as they use paintbrushes to mix the powder and water together. The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their early literacy skills. She encourages children to experiment with mark making and to talk about the marks they make. Children's communication skills are promoted effectively. For instance, children talk in detail about what they are doing when the childminder asks them questions as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's house and they have developed secure attachments to her. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure, and their behaviour is good. For example, children are thoughtful, kind and they show respect for others. They develop good social skills, gain in confidence and build positive relationships with others. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, for example, through robust hygiene routines and healthy eating. They receive good opportunities to practice their independence, for example, as they help to chop and prepare fruit at snack time. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks. These experiences help to develop children's physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They show a keen interest in how things work and they relish opportunities to express themselves creatively. For example, they enjoy discovering how to operate simple electronic toys, dancing and moving their whole bodies to the music. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374404 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10071354 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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