Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 11 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 implements extremely thorough risk assessment procedures. She meticulously checks the safety of her home and implements measures to reduce and remove potential risks. Children explore and learn safely. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are strong. She values open communication and invests time in sharing information. For example, she shares regular updates with parents about children's progress to help to support children's continued learning at home. n Children are presented with a range of interesting and varied activities and resources. Children remain continually busy and enjoy their learning. n The childminder is a skilful teacher. She incorporates increasing degrees of challenge as activities progress. Her expectations for children are high. Children make good all- round progress and learning is enjoyable. Children of all ages display a positive attitude to learning new skills.

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This provision is good

n Children are confident in group situations and assert their thoughts, ideas and feelings confidently. Their friendships flourish and children share, take turns and play cooperatively with others. Children are social and happy at this friendly setting. n The childminder conscientiously observes children's key achievements and monitors development. However, she does not use this information effectively to identify what children need to learn next and teaching is not consistently precisely focused to optimise learning at the very highest level. n Children's independence is not fully fostered. The childminder is occasionally overly attentive and completes tasks for children without allowing sufficient time and space for them to try for themselves.

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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 extend assessment systems to identify exactly what children need to learn next and deliver teaching with further precision to help children make outstanding progress n make the most of opportunities for children to complete tasks for themselves to further strengthen children's independence.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed recent refresher training associated with child protection. She regularly reviews current guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board to ensure her skills and knowledge are up to date. She understands the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk from harm and the appropriate actions to take. The childminder is ambitious and thoroughly enjoys working with young children. She reads widely and reflects on her practice to reinforce her already good knowledge and skills further. Her knowledge is continually improving. The childminder's uncompromising drive and commitment have a positive impact on the quality of service offered.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an attentive teacher. Her interactions are flexible and responsive to children's interests. This helps to enthuse and engage children in their learning. The childminder makes the most of spontaneous learning opportunities as they arise. For example, children show an interest in footballs when playing outdoors. The childminder recognises this and challenges children to kick and run after balls, promoting their physical coordination and understanding of instructions. The quality of teaching to support children's language is particularly strong. The childminder repeatedly asks open questions, pauses and allows sufficient time for children to respond. Furthermore, the childminder introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary, such as 'frozen' and 'frost' to describe the weather. Children become confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides simple and nutritious meals. This helps to promote children's good health. Furthermore, she is experienced in safely meeting the needs of children with special dietary requirements and effectively fosters children's welfare. The childminder offers an inclusive and welcoming service and all children's individual needs are closely met. Children are kind and affectionate towards others. Older children regularly cuddle babies and check that they are happy and entertained. Children are friendly and demonstrate empathy and respect towards others. Children experience fresh air and exercise every day. This helps to promote their good physical well-being. The childminder's programme of play outside is extensive and contributes to children's enjoyment of nature. For instance, children enjoy regular picnics and nurture sunflowers in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They hold pens and make intended marks when colouring with felt tips. This helps to prepare children for early writing. Older children demonstrate good mathematical skills. They count and understand positional language, such as 'top' and 'bottom' when stacking cups into a tower. Children listen to stories as they are read. They recall the main events in books and talk about characters and illustrations. Children develop excellent early literacy skills. Children prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463674 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10083556 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Altrincham, Trafford. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm from 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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