Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 7 May 2019 Previous inspection date 15 October 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 engages in plenty of training and professional development opportunities. Furthermore, she readily shares her knowledge and expertise with her assistant. She trains, coaches and mentors her assistant to ensure consistency in practice. A culture of ongoing improvement and professional development flourishes. n The childminder works closely with parents and engages in effective communication. Children benefit greatly from complementary care and learning offered between home and the childminder's setting. n The childminder and her assistant are good friends. They are respectful towards each other and work well as a team. They share responsibilities and delegate tasks to help to promote the smooth running of the setting. n The childminder completes frequent observations of children. She uses her good knowledge of children's abilities to help to support children's progress. Children acquire

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This provision is good

key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development. n Children thrive in a friendly atmosphere created by the childminder's calm and welcoming approach. Children regularly seek the childminder and her assistant out to join in their games. They demonstrate positive relationships and good emotional well- bring. n The childminder and her assistant are bilingual. They speak Polish as their first language and support several children who speak English as an additional language. Overall, children make good progress in their communication skills. However, sometimes, the childminder does not optimise opportunities for children to practise their spoken English and build their confidence in communication even more. n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend older children's already good mathematical skills to an outstanding level. For example, during play, they are not always effectively supported to solve addition and subtraction problems.

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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 optimise opportunities as these arise for children to practise their spoken English n increase opportunities for older children to understand addition and subtraction to help them make rapid progress in this aspect of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors. She 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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and working at the setting. 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 is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand how to identify and respond appropriately to child protection concerns. The childminder's home is clean, well organised and safe to help to promote children's welfare. The childminder engages in robust recruitment procedures to help to ensure a safe environment. She is reflective and continually reviews the quality of her service. For example, the childminder and her assistant continually discuss the success of activities and share ideas about how to improve. Their timely, professional discussions are well embedded and foster ongoing improvements. Furthermore, the childminder works very closely with other professionals involved in children's care. She conscientiously seeks professional support when needed, to help her to meet children's individual needs. All children are well supported and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to carefully plan interesting and challenging activities. Children enjoy a broad mix of exciting games. The childminder plans around topics and themes to offer familiarity and focus to children's play. For example, children learn about seasons and spring. The childminder weaves this theme into a number of different activities. Children engage in creative activities and explore different materials as they use craft resources to make spring flowers. Children anticipate the arrival of caterpillars. They show excitement about their plans to nurture caterpillars to butterflies, contributing to their understanding of the natural world. Children are continually stimulated and their learning is supported by the well-resourced environment. Children remain continually occupied and busy. They are curious and eager to try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite, cooperative and take turns without prompt. Older children help younger children and they are kind towards each other. Children understand what is expected of them and their routines are well established. For example, when children finish their snack, they retrieve books and read quietly as they patiently wait for their friends to finish eating. Children's behaviour is exceptional. Children enjoy fresh, home- made food each day. The childminder works hard to incorporate plenty of nutritious fresh ingredients into meals. For instance, she adds a wealth of vegetables to a delicious soup for lunch. Children develop a positive attitude to healthy eating and thrive in their physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good all-round progress from their starting points. They always try their best and show eagerness to investigate and explore. Children develop problem-solving skills as they play. For instance, they pour water though funnels and predict what will happen next. Children develop good self-care skills. They put their coats on and use complicated zips with ease, demonstrating secure physical coordination and independence. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, prepare well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441869 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066460 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Sale area of Manchester and works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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