Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 October 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not take swift action to minimise or remove potential hazards to children in the garden which are identified in her risk assessment. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn about the effect food has on their bodies and the importance of making healthy food choices. n The childminder does not consistently help children to learn how to manage their personal safety.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder completes continual observations of children during play. She knows children well and uses this knowledge as a foundation to help her to support ongoing progress. n The childminder monitors children's development. This helps her to identify where children require extra support and where to focus her teaching and interactions. Children are well supported in their learning and make good progress. n The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. Children are provided with lots of praise and gentle encouragement. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and confidence.

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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 ensure all potential hazards are quickly minimised or removed in a timely manner, to fully promote children's welfare. 11/04/2019

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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 strengthen children's knowledge of healthy eating and appreciation for the effect food has on their bodies n extend opportunities for children to learn about how to keep themselves safe.

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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 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 reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and respond to child protection concerns in an appropriate way. The childminder reviews the safety of her environment and completes some risk assessments. However, she does not address issues that she has identified quickly enough to minimise or remove hazards outdoors. For example, since the last safety review of the garden, there have been changes to the condition of the perimeter fence, which have not been addressed in a timely manner. There is also debris, such as bricks, in the garden. The childminder relies on supervision to keep children safe from hazards in the garden. The childminder reflects on some aspects of her practice and identifies priorities for change. She works closely with parents and considers their views and comments to inform her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy challenging activities. The childminder has high expectations about what children can achieve. She plans games with specific learning objectives to extend skills. For example, children count in sequence as they play with shells, strengthening their mathematical skills during play. The childminder weaves children's interests into activities. Children have fun as they learn and are eager to participate. For example, children show an emerging interest in fairies. They use their imagination and develop their ideas as they create a fairy garden from craft materials. The childminder makes the most of routine activities to extend children's learning. For example, children count pieces of toast and discuss shapes at breakfast time, which helps to build on their mathematical knowledge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in risk assessment procedures do not fully support children's welfare and safety. Children are not consistently encouraged to make healthy and nutritious food choices or to learn how to manage their personal safety. However, children are happy and content in this relaxed and friendly setting. Children are independent, self-assured and confident. They are offered plenty of tasks to complete and the childminder skilfully encourages children to make decisions. Children enjoy undertaking responsibilities and become independent from a young age. Children enjoy regular trips within the local environment, including to play areas, woods, parks and recreational grounds. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise, which contribute to their physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are assertive and have a positive attitude to learning. They demonstrate pride in their achievements. For instance, children approached the visiting inspector and shared their delight in their craft creations. Children communicate with ease. Their vocabulary is expanding daily and they regularly contribute to discussions and conversations. Children acquire key skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390924 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066451 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Urmston, Trafford. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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