Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 provides children with an interesting, varied and challenging environment. Children enjoy space to play, explore and learn. They are developing their independence and their behaviour is good. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. n The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She involves them in their child's learning and regularly shares information about the progress they make. This helps to create consistency between home and her setting. n Strong partnerships with other professionals have a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder provides children with support tailored according to their individual needs. This has a positive impact on children's development, preparing them well for their future learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to acquire good communication skills. For example, she encourages young children's growing

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This provision is good

vocabulary by repeating their babbling and attempts at speaking. She helps older children to learn new words quickly and they show confidence in their own ability. n The childminder has not yet developed a highly ambitious programme of professional development, aimed at enhancing her already good levels of knowledge, skills and teaching n The childminder does not routinely exchange information about children's learning and development with other early years settings children attend.

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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 target the programme of professional development more precisely to enhance the already good levels of knowledge, skills and teaching n extend the partnerships with other early years settings children attend to exchange relevant information about their learning and further promote a consistent approach.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. 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 undertakes regular training to keep her and her assistant's knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She knows the procedure to follow for referring concerns about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder risk assesses her home to help maintain a safe environment for children. All required documentation is well maintained and organised effectively. The childminder knows to monitor the practice of her assistant and continually looks for ways to enhance the quality of her provision. She has high aspirations and identifies meaningful priorities for development, to help improve the quality of provision for children. She values parents' comments and uses these to continually drive improvements. Parents comment on how much they value the varied selection of toys, activities and outings the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's learning and closely monitors the progress they make. She identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning and tailors activities to meet their learning needs. Children enjoy a varied range of sensory and creative experiences. For instance, they enjoy touching and investigating play dough and exploring water. Children develop good physical skills through using actions such as squeezing, filling, pouring, emptying and stirring. The childminder interacts positively with children and promotes their learning well. For instance, she uses effective teaching strategies and questioning techniques to encourage children to solve problems they encounter during their play. Children think critically, sustain their concentration well and listen attentively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children well when they first start. Children settle quickly and develop very positive, trusting and secure relationships with her. They demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's care. For example, children seek her out to share their experiences and enjoy cuddles and reassurance. Routines are familiar and comforting to children. The childminder fosters children's well-being and helps them to understand about keeping themselves healthy. For example, she teaches them about the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children benefit from a healthy and balanced diet and they enjoy trying new foods. The childminder promotes children's mathematical learning through everyday routines. For example, she encourages children to count pieces of fruit in their bowl during snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and they display good levels of enjoyment and involvement in activities. Older children develop their early writing skills, for example as they write lists and take orders in the shop during their role-play games. Children gain the skills needed for school. They are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development, given their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541003 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10080133 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Timperley. She operates each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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