Childminder 318395

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 4 May 2016

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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 provides a well-presented, welcoming and friendly home for parents and their children. She organises toys and resources to enable children to select them independently. Children feel comfortable at the childminder's home and they grow in confidence. n Children develop their independence in readiness for starting school. For example, the childminder teaches children to become capable in self-care skills, such as washing their own hands and putting on their shoes and coats. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She fully immerses herself in children's play, uses skilful questioning, and adapts activities to follow children's interests and abilities well. This motivates children in their learning and they are active learners. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and her setting. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She shares information with them daily

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This provision is good

about children's achievements. This helps to ensure consistency for children. n Children receive frequent praise and encouragement from the childminder. The childminder thoughtfully displays children's artwork and photographs of the activities and outings they take part in. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and secure sense of belonging. n The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings children attend to help promote continuity of care and learning.

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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 information-sharing with other settings that children attend, in order to support children's continuity of care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding. She sampled relevant documentation, including children's records. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed and took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust safeguarding policies and procedures, which help her to promote the welfare of children. She attends regular child protection training and is well informed about how to keep children safe. The childminder is committed to providing children with good-quality experiences. She reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision regularly. She seeks the views of parents and children to help identify areas of development and to inform future practice. The childminder has established an effective programme of professional development. She is focused on keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she works closely with other local childminders, undertakes research and responds to advice from other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes and assesses children's learning. She has a thorough understanding of each child's needs, and plans well to support their continued good progress. Children readily engage in activities. They enjoy expressing themselves creatively and imaginatively, such as through craft, dance and music activities. The childminder promotes children's early mathematics skills well. For example, she encourages children's interest in number and shape as they create pictures of scarecrows. Children enjoy learning about the natural world. The childminder's garden offers children a wealth of opportunities to observe wildlife, such as frogs, herons, fish and birds. Children enjoy trips to the library to choose books, which they use to research the different animals they have seen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops good relationships with children and families and knows them very well. Children are confident, emotionally secure and settled. The childminder supports children well for their move to school. She talks to children about what it will be like, which helps to prepare children emotionally for the move. Children relish opportunities to learn and play outdoors in the fresh air. They have good opportunities to be physically active. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and visit the local park daily. Children learn about managing risks as they negotiate challenging climbing equipment. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the wider world and diversity in meaningful ways. For example, she displays postcards from children's holidays and discusses their different cultures and traditions. This helps children to recognise what makes them unique.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They make better than good progress in their communication and language development. Children are very articulate and confident speakers. They are very sociable and enjoy visiting local playgroups where they meet other adults and children. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. Children are developing the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318395 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066470 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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