Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 12 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 November 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 calm and homely environment for children to play in. She understands how children learn and provides a safe and secure environment for them to develop their self-confidence and skills. n The childminder knows children well. She is aware of all their individual needs and requirements. Children are well settled and enjoy being in the care of the childminder. n Observations and assessments of children's learning detail a clear picture of their learning and progress. Any areas for development are highlighted quickly to enable focused targets to be planned for and early intervention arranged if necessary. This helps children to move forward in their learning at a good pace. n Partnerships with parents are positive and have been well established by the childminder. She communicates with parents frequently about their children's needs and home learning. n Children are learning the importance of being considerate and sensitive to their peers'

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This provision is good

needs. Children understand that their actions have consequences and are beginning to explore their feelings and emotions. n The childminder cares for children who attend other early years providers. However, the childminder does not communicate with the other providers to ensure there is continuity in children's learning. n Self-evaluation is used to reflect on the childminder's provision. However, the childminder does not include the views of parents or children to focus targets for future development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date develop links with other early years settings to enable sharing of information to support children's continued learning and progress. 31/05/2019

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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 improve self-evaluation to include the views of parents and children to ensure targets are focused on improving outcomes for development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childcare. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation used by the childminder, including policies, procedures and children's records. She checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities for protecting children and keeping them safe from harm. She is aware of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has kept her knowledge up to date by attending regular training courses and researching new topics such as complex safeguarding issues. The childminder spends time communicating with parents about children's needs and interests to ensure they have interesting and enjoyable resources and activities to choose from.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop their communication and language skills well. They enjoy reading books with the childminder who extends their learning and vocabulary. She asks questions to stretch their thought process and to secure their current knowledge. Children enthusiastically use their imaginations to become chefs before serving meals to the childminder and their dolls. The childminder nurtures children's understanding of early mathematics through regular counting, sorting and colour recognition activities. The childminder helps to develop these skills from an early age. She gives children an assortment of pasta types for them to sort into colour and shape. Descriptive words such as 'longer' and 'shorter' further extend children's understanding of length and order sequencing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have the opportunity to access the outdoors daily. They participate in trips with the childminder and routinely visit the local library, play centres and parks. This supports children to develop their physical and social skills. The childminder plans activities to help children secure their large motor skills such as catching and jumping. They throw bouncing eggs from pans and attempt to catch them before they become jumping eggs themselves, leaping about the floor with delight. Established health routines support children in learning self-care. They wash their hands, wipe their noses and are beginning to indicate when they need to use the bathroom. Children behave well and the childminder promotes their self-esteem through continuous praise, encouragement and acknowledgement for tasks well done. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being through positive relationships and building secure attachments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident. They enjoy playing with a plethora of resources independently and with their peers. Children experiment and explore their imaginations through fantasy role play, displaying high self-esteem. They make good progress in their development and show an eagerness to learn new skills. Children develop the necessary skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They take ownership of their environment and are secure in their relationships with peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318222 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066420 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 3 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Altrincham, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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