Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 28 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 has created a beautiful learning environment for children to explore. She has a wide range of natural resources available for children to access freely. Children settle well and they are confident in the childminder's care. n The childminder has formed strong relationships with children. She knows children well and is responsive to their needs. The childminder encourages young children to talk about how they are feeling. She helps them learn how to manage their own emotions. This helps to develop their emotional well-being and self-esteem effectively. n The childminder has high expectations of what children can do and what they can achieve. Children learn about the world as they sing songs about different countries. The childminder extends learning as children name continents while completing wooden jigsaws of the world. n The childminder provides children with a balanced diet. She encourages children to try

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This provision is good

new tastes and cuisines from around the world. This helps to build on children's awareness of a variety of cultures. Children demonstrate their independence as they prepare their own snacks. n Children make good progress in their development. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress through regular observations and assessments. She uses this information to help plan for children's next steps in their learning. n The childminder has undertaken mandatory training. However, she has not focused sharply enough on opportunities to develop her teaching skills in order to enhance the quality of teaching to an even higher standard. n Children are not provided with enough opportunities to develop their skills in using technology.

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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 enhance professional development further to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher standard n provide children with opportunities to develop their skills in using technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sought the views of the parents through written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including qualifications and children's records. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She regularly updates her safeguarding training. This helps to build her understanding of wider child protection issues and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder encourages children to be aware of potential risks in the environment. They discuss what can happen if toys are left all over the floor. The childminder is a reflective practitioner and proactive in gaining the views of the parents to help her improve her provision. She has strong relationships with parents and keeps them involved with their child's development. To help build continuity, the childminder efficiently develops home learning. Children can borrow resources to use at home, such as a parachute.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage curriculum. She works together with parents when children first start to obtain information to inform initial assessments. The childminder incorporates children's interests into activities to make learning fun. For example, they read stories together about cars. The childminder is skilful in asking questions to help children think for themselves. She asks about pictures in the story and what is happening, allowing children time to answer. The childminder teaches children early literacy skills. Children arrange stones with letters on to spell out their own names, matching the letter with the sound it represents. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. Children learn about cultures and events, such as Chinese New Year. They learn about the world during the celebration. For example, children learn about panda bears and the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour. She is a fantastic role model and is consistent in her approach. She reminds children of the rules and is effective in distracting challenging behaviour. Children are encouraged to make their own choices regarding the rules. The childminder teaches children about the importance of turn taking and remembering good manners. She is calm and nurturing in her approach. Children are happy in her care. The childminder helps children to develop their self-help skills. Children learn to dress themselves and manage washing their hands independently. The childminder regularly takes children to visit the park. This helps to promote children's physical health and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They demonstrate confidence in early writing skills. Children make marks with paint, carefully selecting colours and explaining in detail what their marks mean. Children engage in activities and solve their own problems during play. For example, children think of how to create a circular train track with the pieces of track they have. Children are developing skills to ensure they are well prepared for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539975 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10089701 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Sale area of Cheshire. The childminder operates 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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