Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 15 June 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 works well in partnership with parents to meet the needs of children. She regularly exchanges information in daily diaries to keep parents well informed. Children benefit from the consistent approach to having their care and learning needs met. n The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children feel confident to explore and take on new challenges. Children are independent, confident and enthusiastic learners. They confidently make choices and lead their own play. n The childminder's good teaching methods help to prepare children for school. She fosters children's early reading and writing skills well and incorporates mathematics into play and routines. Children have a positive attitude to learning and they make good progress over time. n Children enjoy a wide range of experiences that help to broaden their understanding of the world around them. Children talk with excitement about the places they visit, such

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This provision is good

as playgroups, museums, National Trust parks, gardens and libraries. n At times, the childminder does not plan or prepare effectively for adult-led activities. This means that sometimes the level of challenge for younger children does not always meet their needs or help them to become more deeply engaged in 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 prepare and plan more effectively for planned adult-led activities, to ensure the level of challenge meets the needs of the youngest children and helps them to engage more fully in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the playroom, diner and living room and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning journals and a selection of policies and procedures. n The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns about children's welfare. She completes effective risk assessment of her home to ensure children can explore and play safely. The childminder uses effective methods of self-evaluation to assess the quality of her provision. She sets ambitious targets to help her to make continued improvements. For example, she carefully plans her programme of professional development to help continually broaden her knowledge and skills. The childminder conducts her own research, attends a range of training and completes online webinars. This has had a positive impact on her teaching and children's outcomes. For example, following training, the childminder has implemented a varied range of mark-making resources to maximise children's early literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes incisive observations of children's learning. She accurately assesses children's stage of development and establishes next steps in their learning. Children benefit from a range of interesting experiences that contribute to their good progress. Older children use different materials and tools, such as pasta, paintbrushes and glue sticks, to make marks with paint. Young children enjoy the sensory experience of investigating paint with their hands. They observe with awe and excitement as the paints change colour when mixed together. Children develop good levels of curiosity as they explore electronic toys. They show great pleasure and excitement in pressing buttons to create lights and sounds. The childminder skilfully helps children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, she reads stories, sings songs and talks to children as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and at ease in the childminder's care and they build secure attachments with her. They seek comfort from the childminder, such as when they become tired or hungry. Children are learning how to be independent and self-efficient. Young children feed themselves and older children help to prepare and chop fruit. The childminder teaches children how they can keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds children to remain seated when they use a plastic knife to chop fruit. The childminder encourages children to be physically active every day. For example, she takes children on walks in the local area, to parks and has a well-equipped garden for physical play. Children are learning the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their different starting points. They are acquiring a good range of skills in readiness for their future learning. Children are developing good social skills. For example, they attend local playgroups where they have opportunities to meet and play with other children. Young children receive good support to practise their physical skills. They enjoy the freedom to explore and they confidently use push-along toys to move around the childminder's home. Young children develop confidence in their physical abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318276 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066468 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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