Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 24 April 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 Children demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. She gathers detailed information from parents about children's care routines and prior learning. The childminder uses this to help her support children's individual needs. n The childminder makes effective use of observation and assessment to plan meaningful next steps for children. Children make good progress in learning from their starting points. n The childminder accesses training on a wide range of topics to help develop her knowledge even further. Most recently, she has attended training to further support her understanding of mental health and well-being for young children. n The childminder works closely with other settings and professionals to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. Children are gently reminded to

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This provision is good

share resources and take turns. The childminder uses simple explanations to help support their understanding. n The childminder does not consistently build on all opportunities to strengthen children's counting skills further. n The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to questions. She does not make the most effective use of opportunities for children to engage in thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 opportunities to promote children's counting skills to help maximise their mathematical development n allow children time to respond to make the best use of opportunities to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and children's records. She looked at evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's safeguarding procedures are robust. She knows the steps to take if a child is at risk of significant harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of exposure to extreme views. She undertakes regular risk assessments to further protect children from risk of harm or injury. The childminder is keen to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She engages in mandatory training and interacts with other childminders in the area. The childminder supervises children well and has developed good routines that are adaptable for the different age ranges of children she cares for. Parents are highly complimentary of the service provided. They comment that the childminder is 'very kind' and their children are 'thriving'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with their peers and the childminder in this homely environment. They engage in activities and support each other's play. The childminder supports children's early communication skills. She speaks clearly to children and reinforces their words and phrases, using the correct grammar and pronunciation. Children thrive in the outdoor area. They plant cress seeds, watch them grow and then add them to their favourite sandwich. Children enjoy learning about numbers and shapes during craft activities. They excitedly explore texture and colours using cotton wool, coloured paper and glue. Children use their hands and the various tools, such as brushes and plant pots provided for them, to investigate and create artwork to take home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives plenty of praise and encouragement. She reminds children to share when they want the same toy. Children learn to manage their behaviour and to understand the feelings of others. The childminder supports children's confidence and self-esteem. Children regularly seek the childminder out for comfort and emotional reassurance. They develop secure attachments to her. Children delight in regular outings with the childminder. They visit play gyms, the local park, safari parks and museums. This helps them to develop their understanding of the wider world. The childminder helps children to develop good hygiene routines and practices. For example, children learn to wash their hands before they enjoy the healthy and nutritious meals that are provided for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. They have a can-do attitude and join in with a wide range of learning experiences. Children are resilient and enjoy achieving. They are beginning to form friendships. Children explore and develop their early writing skills as they make marks using chalk in the garden. This contributes to them being motivated and enthusiastic in their learning. Children are developing skills that prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546148 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10101859 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 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Altrincham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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