Childminder EY547477

Inspection date 24 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 closely tracks children's progress. Any emerging weaknesses in children's development are swiftly identified and addressed. Children are well supported in their learning and make good progress. n The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder recognises and responds to children's emerging interests. She closely links activities to children's preferences to help to promote their engagement and enthusiasm in learning. n The childminder is extremely respectful in her interactions with children. She listens to children, uses eye contact and gives them her focused attention. Furthermore, the childminder is consistently calm and creates a relaxed atmosphere. Children respond well to this considerate approach. They are happy and emotionally secure. n Children's learning is enriched through a range of exciting outings within the local community, including swimming and trips to local garden centres. Children enjoy a

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This provision is good

broad curriculum and are well supported in their development. n The childminder reflects upon her practice and identifies priorities to improve to help to develop her setting. n The childminder has not identified a precise plan for her ongoing and continued professional development to extend her already good skills even further. n The childminder does not always build successful relationships with the other settings that children attend to fully 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 strengthen already good skills and knowledge further and access even wider training opportunities n develop positive relationships with other professionals involved in children's care and, when appropriate, link learning experiences to help to optimise progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation used to support the childminder's practice. n The inspector spoke to 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 knows how to report any safeguarding concerns swiftly. She has a detailed safeguarding policy which she reads and references regularly. This helps to ensure her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is up to date. The childminder uses risk assessment procedures effectively to provide children with safe experiences and a safe environment. Partnership working with parents is well established and effective. The childminder provides parents with regular summaries about their children's development. She suggests creative and simple ideas to help parents continue their children's learning at home. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of service they encounter. They comment positively, 'the childminder is caring, thoughtful, practical and organised, she ensures that children have fun while keeping them safe'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages with children during their play. Her participation in games helps to support and improve children's enjoyment in learning. For instance, the childminder is a talented musician and uses her musical skills to enthuse children. Children listen to guitar music and eagerly sing familiar songs, practising their language skills through age- appropriate repetition and rhyme. The childminder takes time to read books to young children. Children recall events from familiar stories, turn pages and describe illustrations. Children's literacy skills are very well supported. The quality of teaching is consistently good. This helps to contribute to children's successful learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children discuss the importance of remaining seated to prevent them from accidently falling. Boundaries are very clear and children behave well. The childminder works hard to offer children a range of delicious home-made food. Meals are nutritious and help to contribute to children's good health. Furthermore, the childminder strives to offer an environmentally friendly setting. For example, natural cleaning products and recyclable packaging are used whenever possible. Children develop respect and appreciation for the environment and learn about how to protect the natural world around them. Children grow into caring and empathetic individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their abilities upon entry into the setting. Children count in sequence with increasing confidence. They accept when they make mistakes and correct themselves when errors in counting are made. Children show a very positive, can-do attitude. They hold pens and make marks with intent. They focus and concentrate when they draw, developing necessary skills for early writing. Children understand instructions. They become confident communicators and share their ideas and thoughts with ease. Children acquire necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and prepare well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547477 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10108302 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Trafford, Manchester. The childminding setting operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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