Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date 15 June 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 organises her home very effectively to meet the needs of children. Children have access to a dedicated playroom that is welcoming and well resourced. Children enjoy exploring the many interesting activities that match their needs and interests. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's ongoing progress and next steps in learning. She provides resources and activity ideas that enable parents to support children to develop well at home. Children benefit from this shared approach to having their learning needs met. n The childminder provides children with a good range of opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children select writing materials easily and enjoy practising making marks for a purpose. Young children begin to use hand tools, which helps to strengthen their hand muscles in preparation for writing. n The childminder organises fun and exciting outings to places such as museums, farms,

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This provision is good

parks and local playgroups. Children experience travelling on different modes of public transport and they enjoy learning about the local community and the wider world. Children make good progress emotionally and socially. n The childminder values children and she encourages them to explore and learn about the importance of democracy. For example, children enjoy making decisions, expressing their own ideas and listening to others as they help to organise the playroom. Children behave well and they are well prepared for starting school. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to solve mathematical problems for themselves to help them to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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 focus more sharply on consistently helping children to solve mathematical problems, to help them to achieve more rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children at play in the playroom and garden. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. 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 updates her knowledge of safeguarding frequently. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child. She prioritises children's safety and well-being and identifies and minimises potential risks in her home. For example, she secures external gates in the garden before children go out to play. The childminder continuously reflects on her provision to identify what works well and prioritises improvement. She welcomes parents' views and they speak highly of the childminder. The childminder focuses well on continually developing her skills and practice. For example, she is working towards a degree in early years. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She conducts informal supervision meetings to continue to build on his skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and qualified childminder knows children very well. She gathers important information from parents to find out what children already know and can do when they first start attending. The childminder provides children with a wide range of motivating and engaging learning opportunities that help to support their continued good progress. For example, children particularly like looking at books and listening to stories being read to them. Children talk articulately about the story and explore their ideas imaginatively through play. The childminder enhances children's vocabulary well. For instance, she introduces more complex words to describe what they are doing. Children's learning in communication and language is accelerated. Children develop good creative and critical thinking skills. For example, they bake biscuits and decide for themselves how to decorate them. Children sustain their concentration and enjoy finding

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates caring and nurturing relationships with children. Children are happy, settled and relaxed in the childminder's home. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. Her daily routines, such as hand washing, healthy snacks and meals, help children to understand healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children to take safe and manageable risks, such as cutting up their own fruit at snack time. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills through the many activities available. For example, children use one- handed tools to manipulate sand and use their whole bodies to successfully manoeuvre wheeled toys around the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They learn how to manage their feelings and to be considerate towards others. Children develop independence in everyday care routines. For example, children put on their coats for outdoor play and serve themselves at mealtimes. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415387 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10071356 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Old Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's husband occasionally works with her as an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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