Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 May 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of how children learn. She uses highly effective teaching methods that inspire and captivate children. Children make excellent progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. n The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments and ensures that the safety of children is her highest priority. She uses robust safeguarding procedures and teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy at all times. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She provides a stimulating, creative and interesting learning environment that offers countless learning opportunities for children of all ages. n Children are incredibly independent and are given a great deal of choice in what they do. The are encouraged to offer ideas and suggestions throughout the day and the childminder responds to them in an incredibly warm and respectful manner.

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This provision is outstanding

n Partnerships with other providers and professionals are dynamic. The childminder and the local school nursery regularly share reports on children's stages of development. Gaps in learning diminish at a rapid rate and children make phenomenal progress. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder expertly supports parents' confidence in helping their child's ongoing learning at home. Parents report that she continuously discusses children's care, interests and development, and supports them with inspiring ideas about how they can continue children's learning at home.

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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 enrich children's understanding and use of different types of information communications technology (ICT) to further improve their communication skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures, and children's learning and development records. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that the children use. n The inspector spoke with the children, the childminder and parents at convenient times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a superb understanding of how to identify possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows what to do and who she should talk to should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder meticulously reviews her practice and identifies even further improvements. She has recognised she can offer young children even more outstanding opportunities that support them in using technology. Inspirational training sessions attended by the childminder have a profound impact on outcomes for children. She works extremely well with other settings, readily sharing her assessment and planning information with them, to ensure children's learning is always promoted to the maximum.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's assessment of children's learning and development is exemplary and she monitors their learning progress very well. She works closely with the school nursery to identify the next steps in children's learning. The childminder has regular discussions with children and their parents, which enables her to follow individual children's interests. This ensures that children are always highly engaged. Children become excited as they discuss the animals they have found in an arctic scene. The childminder's interaction and encouragement of engagement are excellent. She extends the activity by freezing water and exploring how it has turned into ice. Children show high levels of curiosity as they discuss the scientific properties of water and challenging mathematical concepts. They demonstrate excellent communication and language skills. There are many different opportunities for children to write and make marks throughout the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

setting. Children enjoy working on paper at the large table and also using different coloured chalks outside. The childminder shares highly detailed information with parents about their children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely aware of children's emotional well-being and continuously considers this. Care practices are superb. The childminder demonstrates that she is genuinely interested in the children and truly values their contributions, helping to promote their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is excellent and they develop superb social skills and manners. Children gain a very thorough understanding of healthy practices. They talk about the food they are eating at mealtimes and can identify healthy and unhealthy foods. The children develop excellent independence skills. They can dress themselves, use the toilet independently and wash their own hands.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children respond extremely well to the nurturing environment and as a result they are highly capable and motivated learners. They make links between their family groups and confidently talk about their feelings. They develop a love of stories and enjoy joining in when the childminder reads their favourite ones. All children progress extremely well from their starting points and they have a superb skill base in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318347 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10060120 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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