Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 19 May 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 is committed to furthering her knowledge and understanding of childminding. She uses various sources of information, such as her childcare degree, her childminder network and the local authority. The childminder focuses her professional development programme to help her to continuously improve the quality of her teaching. n The childminder understands how children learn. She skilfully adapts children's play into valuable learning experiences. Children are engaged and motivated to learn. n The childminder puts particular emphasis on developing children's communication and language. She uses gestures to help children to understand what she means. Children listen carefully and communicate their thoughts effectively. n The childminder's ongoing observations and assessments of children's development are accurate and regular. She uses them to plan interesting activities. Children make good

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This provision is good

progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in learning. She works closely with parents to secure interventions. All children are well supported. n The childminder promotes British Values throughout the setting. For example, children show respect for each other and are very well behaved. They feel safe at the setting. n Parents comment on the childminder's approachable nature, invaluable advice and regular updates on their child's learning. They appreciate her professionalism and the many exciting trips that she organises in line with their child's interests. Children thrive in her care. n The childminder does not gather enough detailed information to fully understand children's skills, knowledge and understanding when they join the setting. n The childminder does not always include the views of others in her self-evaluation of the setting.

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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 focus initial conversations with parents more precisely on what children can and cannot do in order to ensure that all children have a strong start at the setting n find more ways for parents and others to contribute to the evaluation process to help to raise standards to the next level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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, policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's records. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious. She works hard to build her confidence and clearly wants to help children to achieve their learning goals. The childminder makes effective improvements, such as introducing new ways for children to experience making marks. For example, children make patterns by driving toy trucks through paint. This helps to develop their early literacy skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about types and signs of potential abuse. She is aware of local safeguarding issues and how to protect children. The childminder is confident about how to report any concerns. She assesses risks effectively to ensure she can meet all children's needs and keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently strong. The childminder uses a variety of teaching techniques. She asks effective questions to test children's knowledge. For example, children respond to challenges to discover which objects are heavier. They begin to understand weight and capacity as they tip water between tubs. The childminder models language to extend children's vocabulary. For example, she comments that bubbles are 'frothy' and 'white' and asks what they remind the children of. Children think about their answers and make suggestions, such as clouds and snow. They make connections to previous experiences. The childminder challenges children to think about how and why things happen. For example, after water play, she asks them where the water went. Children point to the drain that they tipped the water down, the bicycles that they washed and the puddles on the floor. They link ideas and develop their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder presents an environment that is welcoming, stimulating and safe. Resources and activities are accessible to all children. They develop their independence and interests as they explore freely. The childminder has well-established routines. For example, children know that it is snack time and sit down in readiness. They feel settled and happy at the setting. Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder, who is sensitive and caring as she helps with children's personal care. The childminder is in close contact with parents regarding children's individual care needs. She consistently meets their unique requirements. The childminder promotes equality and diversity. She teaches children about people and communities beyond their own immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop consistently over sustained periods of time. Children are eager learners who are fascinated as they find out new things. For example, they become absorbed in trying to make the bubble machine work. Children are keen to help re-fill it and show pride when they succeed in their task. They are critical thinkers who are confident to test their ideas. Children make independent choices and are fully engaged in learning. They acquire the key skills they need for their next stages of learning and their eventual transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367441 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10071353 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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