Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 June 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 engages in targeted professional development to help to maintain her good teaching practice. For example, she has used her knowledge from training to help older children to develop strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, preparing them well for school. n The childminder has very good knowledge of what individual children can do, their interests and what motivates them to learn. Activities and experiences provided are well matched to their ages and stage of development. n The childminder communicates with parents effectively and she has built strong and trusting partnerships with them. She shares information about all aspects of children's care and learning to help to provide continuity for children. n The childminder works closely with other professionals and early years settings that children attend. She shares information about children's learning which has a positive impact on their development and progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder helps children to learn about the local community. She regularly takes children to choose books at the library and to playgroups. Children develop a secure sense of belonging. n The childminder does not always seek information from parents about children's prior learning, to help her to meet their learning needs right from the moment they start. n Babies and young children have few opportunities to explore a wide range of media and materials, to enhance their sensory experiences.

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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 gather more information about children's achievements right from the start, to plan even more precisely for their next steps in learning n provide more opportunities for babies and young children to use a wide range of media and materials, to enhance their sensory experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding. The inspector observed activities in the playrooms. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, children's assessment records and planning documentation. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended recent safeguarding training and she is knowledgeable about how to identify and report child protection issues. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder routinely risk assesses her home, both indoors and outside, to help to ensure that any potential hazards are minimised. She carefully considers children's safety when they are away from her home. For example, she keeps clear records of risk assessments carried out for each outing. The childminder accurately assesses the quality of her practice and reviews all aspect of her provision. She works closely with parents to gather their views of her setting. She is very proactive and committed to continually improving.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and qualified. She uses her knowledge well to make precise observations of children and plans an interesting range of activities to support their learning. Children are confident learners who enjoy exploring the stimulating environment and taking ownership of their own learning. Children thoroughly enjoy playing imaginatively together. For example, they act out familiar scenarios as they pretend to make food in the play kitchen. Babies demonstrate good levels of interest and curiosity as they discover that they can press buttons on toys to create music and light. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. They receive good support from the childminder, who repeats words back to them to support their understanding of language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe, welcoming and homely environment. She works very closely with parents from the moment children start to gather comprehensive information about children's needs and care routines. This helps to promote continuity in meeting children's needs. Children are well settled, confident and happy. They have developed secure attachments to the childminder and enjoy spending time with her. For example, young children enjoy sitting on the childminder's lap to drink their milk. The childminder is a good role model and she has a kind and caring approach to teaching children about sharing and taking turns. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and they make good progress. They are motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Children are learning to be more independent, for example, as they feed themselves at mealtimes. Children are gaining the skills that help to prepare them for the move on to the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318458 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10059371 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 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the Sale Moor area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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