Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 30 May 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 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 friendly childminder cares for children in a very welcoming environment. Children enjoy spending time in the playroom and select activities from a wide range of good- quality resources. All children make good progress in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are a significant strength. The childminder provides regular development summaries to update parents on the progress their children make. She shares books and resources with parents that help them to guide their children's learning at home. n Links with other early years settings children attend are strong. The childminder consistently shares information about children's learning and development. This helps to ensure that they are working together to support children's next steps in learning. n Children show good levels of independence. They find their coat pegs easily, take care of their belongings independently and take responsibility for routine tasks. Children are

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This provision is good

ready for school. n The childminder plans a wide range of opportunities to help children to learn about the world. She takes children to exciting places and venues using public transport, such as buses and trains. Children learn about growth. For example, they nurture sunflowers and water plants, and delight as they grow. n The childminder's self-evaluation and programme of professional development are not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of the provision and practice to the very highest level.

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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 further enhance self-evaluation and professional development and focus more precisely on raising the quality of the provision and practice to an outstanding 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 held discussions with the childminder. She sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and she knows how to report concerns. Her home is safe and secure. The childminder uses regular risk assessments to help to ensure children are safe. This helps her to identify potential risks and put effective measures in place to minimise them. The childminder has attended mandatory training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a good knowledge of first-aid procedures and ensures that she has an accessible first-aid box available at all times. Overall, the childminder is motivated to improve. She values parents' and children's views and suggestions, which she includes in her evaluations. Parents comment very positively and say that the childminder's service is based on genuine care and affection for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children as they play, showing an interest in their ideas. She accurately assesses children's learning and has a good knowledge of each child's stage of development and changing interests. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides an interesting range of activities to engage children and further build on their learning. For example, the childminder uses children's interest in dinosaur toys to promote their numeracy and communication skills. Children confidently count and match quantities of dinosaurs. They demonstrate excellent communication skills as they talk about and name different types of dinosaurs, such as the spinosaurus.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled, relaxed and happy in the childminder's home. They have developed secure relationships with the childminder who meets their emotional needs well. For example, children readily approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when they need them. Children feel comfortable and at home to explore, and they develop a positive sense of themselves. The childminder successfully promotes children's understanding of healthy eating and lifestyles. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards eating healthy foods and enjoy eating nectarines, plums and peaches. Children comment on the shape, texture, colour and taste of the fruit. Children benefit from and particularly enjoy regular physical activities, including playing outdoors in the childminder's garden and at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children lead their own play and they show good levels of engagement in activities. They develop early literacy skills in readiness for reading and writing. For instance, children draw pictures and make marks, giving meaning to them. During story time, children listen attentively, concentrate and eagerly participate. They develop their understanding of rhyming and alliteration, and of letters and sounds. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293565 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066441 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 8 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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