Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 5 February 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 builds strong relationships with children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. She is sensitive to their needs and offers frequent praise and encouragement, helping them to gain confidence in their own abilities. n The childminder gets to know children well when they first start. She talks to parents about children's interests and finds out about their prior learning. This helps her to plan for children's good progress right from the outset. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps the parents involved and well informed about their child's progress. For example, she sends them regular photographs and informs them about their child's daily routines and activities. n The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and setting. She takes appropriate steps to bring about improvements and demonstrates a strong capacity to continually improve.

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This provision is good

n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children also attend. She ensures there is a two-way flow of information about children and this helps her plan appropriate activities to enhance children's learning effectively. n On occasions, the childminder does not allow sufficient time for children to respond to questions, in order to expand their speaking skills. n The childminder has not fully developed ways of encouraging parents to regularly share information about 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 extend younger children's language skills even further by allowing them more time to respond to questions n enhance opportunities for parents to share information about what children are learning at home.

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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 a number of 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 during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a strong commitment to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date to improve the service she provides. For example, she has recently completed safeguarding training regarding children being at risk of extreme views. The childminder is organised and regularly updates her policies and procedures. This helps to contribute to the smooth running of her service. The childminder has created strong links with other local childminders to extend her knowledge and maintain awareness of changes relevant to childcare. Parents comment very positively about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's progress. This helps her to plan activities and experiences based on what each child needs to learn next. Children make good progress in their development. They benefit from activities that promote their creativity and exploratory skills. For example, children play with coloured noodles. They enjoy the sensation as they squeeze the noodles through their fingers. The childminder extends this learning by giving the children tweezers and chopsticks to collect the noodles, promoting their hand-to-eye coordination. Children dance as they play with the Chinese dragon and lion puppets. They enjoy listening to familiar stories and nursery rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses every opportunity to praise and recognise children's efforts. She understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. For example, children benefit from nutritious home-cooked food and the childminder promotes positive hygiene routines. Children practise their physical skills in the garden and in the local parks. The childminder takes children out into the local community and they learn about people who are different from themselves. She teaches children to respect other people and to socialise in groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress. Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school. For example, they learn to tidy away toys when they have finished activities and understand the key times of the daily routine. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They develop many skills to be independent and show enthusiasm as they play and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536211 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10060045 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sale. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, 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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