Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY216252
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- Inspection date verified
17 Jun 2019
- Inspectors verified
Shelley O'Brien
- Early years verified
Good
- Leadership and management verified
Good
- Outcomes verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Good
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified
Good
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Teaching, learning and assessment verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY216252
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Grade profile
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- OverallGood
- Early yearsGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- OutcomesGood
- Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
- Teaching, learning and assessmentGood
79% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Good (17,905 inspections).
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- The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. p.2
- The inspector and childminder evaluated the play that took place and discussed the learning opportunities for children. p.2
- The inspector viewed documentation used by the childminder, including policies, procedures and children's learning records. p.2
- She also checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home. p.2
- The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. p.2
- The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childcare. p.2
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Records & policies2
“The childminder has robust safeguarding procedures in place.” p.3
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 889
- longer than usual (typical 691)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 49
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 6
- typical 2
- Hedged sentences
- 2%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
Inspection date 17 June 2019 Previous inspection date 23 March 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. She ensures there is a range of exciting resources to meet every child's interest and ability. This helps children settle quickly, feel comfortable in the care of the childminder and enjoy their play. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder works effectively with the parents to help children to reach their full potential. Together they discuss children's development, their interests and future goal for learning. The childminder provides parents with frequent updates throughout the day to help them to be part of their child's learning experiences. n The childminder continuously reflects on and evaluates her practice. She makes adaptations to her provision and plans for new activities to support children's positive outcomes. For example, she has changed the format of her day to encourage children to be more independent and lead their own play. The childminder ensures her training
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This provision is good
and knowledge are up to date and relevant. This helps her to support children's ongoing learning and development. n Children display positive behaviour from an early age. The childminder gives consistent praise and encouragement and leads by example. For instance, the childminder encourages children to use good manners and to be helpful to others. n Children experience a range of outdoor learning and visits to places of interest. Weekly visits to the library support children's language and literacy development. Trips to parks support children in learning about their environment. n The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and collates information about their progress. She makes plans for future activities based on the children's achievements and interests. n Information given to parents about their child's progress does not always show a true reflection of what their children can do or have achieved.
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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 review systems used for sharing information with parents about children's progress to ensure it gives an accurate reflection of what children can do.
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder evaluated the play that took place and discussed the learning opportunities for children. n The inspector viewed documentation used by the childminder, including policies, procedures and children's learning records. She also checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childcare.
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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm. She regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure children are exposed to minimal hazards both indoors and on trips. The childminder has robust safeguarding procedures in place. She is astute to the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has developed systems for reflection and evaluation. She includes the views of parents and children. This allows her to make meaningful changes to her provision to support families and children. For example, the childminder has introduced an effective system for sharing moments of the day as they happen with parents.
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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good
The childminder ensures the environment is inviting for children. She consistently talks to children and asks meaningful questions to encourage their communication and understanding of the spoken word. For example, she asks children questions about items she has purchased in the pretend shop and seeks instructions on what to do with them. Children eagerly tell her the content of tins and boxes and inform her of how to cook them. The childminder supports children in their development of early mathematics and reinforces their understanding of numbers. She puts numerals in different orders and asks children to identify what number they represent. Children are challenged further by sorting coins. They look for numbers and shapes, discuss sizes and colours and are beginning to learn the value of individual coins. Children are developing good physical skills. They competently use tools as they dig in the sand and make marks.
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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good
Children play outdoors daily and experience fresh air and physical activity. They confidently explore their area and engage in activities that develop their understanding of the world around them. Children watch birds as they come to feed in the garden, identifying them by name and colour. The childminder helps children to understand their emotions and behaviours. Together they discuss the impact of these on others and how to best support them. For example, the childminder asks children why they have a sad face or if they would like to have a cuddle. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder provides nutritious meals for children that are tailored to their individual needs to support their growth and development.
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Outcomes for children are good
Children are confident and motivated learners. They choose their own activities and resources with purpose and skill. For example, children carefully select items, such as leaves and windmills to review the speed of wind. Children are eager to learn new ideas and absorb information quickly. They listen to their childminder attentively and build positive relationships with others around them. Children develop the necessary skills needed for their future learning and eventual move to school.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY216252 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10106263 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 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the Urmston area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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Registers
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