Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 July 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 provides a homely, welcoming environment for children to play in. This helps children to feel comfortable and relaxed. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning regularly and shares information with parents about how children's learning can be extended at home. For example, the childminder has suggested activities to complete with children about colours and shapes. n Children are happy, confident and freely able to explore the resources on offer. For example, when children get a toy screwdriver stuck in the door lock, they confidently ask the childminder for help. n The childminder ensures that she plans activities that interest children and are focused on their individual next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder reflects frequently on her practice. She has an action plan in place

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This provision is good

which contains realistic goals, so that she can continue to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to extend their thinking skills.

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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 support children more effectively to enhance their thinking skills.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this had 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 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 has a secure awareness of the signs to be concerned about in relation to child protection matters and wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder completes risk assessments of any outings undertaken and a daily check of the premises, to ensure children are kept safe. She works well in partnership with other childminders to share good practice ideas, extend her skills and keep her knowledge of changes up to date. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to work in partnership with other settings that children attend, to aid continuity in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well, For example, children learn about colour, shape and number as they complete a creative activity using different coloured shapes. Children excitedly find a green triangle and glue this onto their paper plate. They concentrate well and persevere as they stick the different shapes to the plate. The childminder ignites children's curiosity as children play with the toy dinosaurs in a tray that contains leaves. She supports children's communication skills well as she introduces new words, such as 'crinkly' and 'delicious', to extend children's growing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's care routines at the start of the placement. She replicates these routines within her setting to meet children's individual needs and preferences. The childminder is kind, patient and gentle in her interactions with children. Children form strong attachments to the childminder and happily talk with her about what they are doing. The childminder provides healthy food choices for children and encourages good hygiene routines. This helps children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. When children climb onto a chair, the childminder gently reminds them that this is not safe and they may fall and hurt themselves. This supports children to learn about keeping themselves safe. Children explore different festivals and traditions to gain an understanding of similarities and differences. For example, children explored noodles and painted pigs when looking at the festival of

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their starting points and gain the key skills needed to be ready for school, when the time comes. Children behave well and are keen and interested to learn. They develop their physical skills as they competently climb the steps on the slide outdoors and keep trying until they put the correct pieces into the inset puzzle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319108 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066442 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Altrincham, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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