Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 27 March 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 and her assistant form a strong team. They are motivated and communicate high expectations for children in their care. Children have fun learning. n The childminder has created a welcoming and stimulating environment. She uses the garden effectively to give children opportunities to develop physical skills, such as running and climbing. Children develop across all areas of learning. n The childminder and her assistant know the children well and help them to make steady progress. Parents are kept well informed about children's learning and development and contribute to children's assessments. Children work comfortably at the stage of development typical for their age. n Parents are fully engaged with their children's learning. The childminder sends 'challenges' home. For example, parents help children practise forming letters on handwriting boards. They share children's progress from home. Parents also send

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This provision is good

things of interest into the setting for children to explore together, such as gingerbread to decorate with icing. Children are well supported in their learning. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's independence. They inspire confidence in children and encourage them to have a go and try new things. For example, children relish the responsibility to help to set up an activity or to lay the table. Children learn key skills from an early age. n The childminder and her assistant use some resources, such as online research and their childminder network, to keep their knowledge up to date. However, the childminder's programme for professional development is not sharply focused to enhance teaching and promote the best possible outcomes. n Teaching is good, overall. However, the childminder and her assistant do not always plan carefully in order to better support children's progress towards their next steps.

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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 target professional development more precisely to raise the quality of teaching and practice n plan activities more precisely to help children make consistently high rates of progress towards their individual next steps.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector had a tour of the premises indoors and outdoors. n The inspector took account of written feedback and questionnaires from parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant have a strong drive to improve the setting. Their reflective practice includes the views of parents, children, peers and professionals. The childminder implements changes, such as setting up a 'listening corner' to promote communication and language more effectively. The childminder manages her assistant well. She uses appraisals and peer observations to discuss how they can promote the interests of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand how to recognise signs of abuse. They are confident to follow procedures should they have any child protection concerns. The childminder devises robust policies to underpin her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant interact positively with children. They engage in conversations, listen to children and encourage them to have their own ideas. For example, they make storybooks with children's own imaginative stories. Children then illustrate the books and share them with family and friends. This helps children to develop literacy skills. The childminder sets challenges for children, such as matching numerals to groups of objects to promote mathematics. They encourage children to find new ways to do things. For example, children develop fine-motor skills as they squash and roll dough into shapes. The childminder helps children to understand seasonal changes. For example, children visit the garden centre to choose spring flowers and then plant them in the garden. Children have many opportunities to explore their world through a range of interesting activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed strong bonds with both the childminder and her assistant. They are highly responsive to children's needs, including managing children's specific dietary requirements. They support children to recognise and respond to their own personal needs, such as toileting and handwashing. Well established daily routines help children to feel settled. Parents comment that their children thrive in the setting and that they are safe and happy. The childminder teaches children about people and communities on valuable outings to toddler groups, for example. Children respect people's backgrounds and appreciate their similarities and differences. They learn about different cultures as they explore festivals, such as Diwali. The childminder supports children's well being and personal development very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn. They make good progress. Children listen attentively, share their opinions and express themselves in different ways. For example, they choose their favourite songs and join in with the actions. This helps to build their confidence. Children are physically capable and are imaginative as they explore. For example, they pretend a tree stump is a rocket launch pad, as they jump from it safely. Children are well behaved. They demonstrate kindness towards each other. Children often support one another with tasks, such as putting shoes and coats on. They are well prepared for their next stages of learning and to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539956 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10089436 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 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Urmston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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