Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date 17 July 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 is enthusiastic and committed to providing good-quality care and learning. Generally, she reflects well on her practice and the impact of this on children's learning. She is eager to make improvements which enhance children's learning experiences. For example, she recently completed training to improve children's progress in mathematics. In addition to this, she has future plans to complete training to support children's early literacy skills. n Children are happy and self-confident. They have secure bonds with the childminder and enjoy their time with her. The childminder is calm and patient in her approach and treats children with respect. She praises their efforts and achievements and motivates them to learn. n The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She shares information with them regarding their child's progress and values their input. She has regular discussions and shares some ideas to support children's progress at home, such

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This provision is good

as toilet training. Parents' comments include that they are very happy with the childminder's caring approach to help their children learn and develop. n The childminder takes children on regular outings in the local community and to playgroups. Children have good opportunities to develop their personal and social skills as they meet and play with other children. n Overall, the childminder supports children's learning and progress well. However, occasionally, she does not extend their interests and ideas to provide more challenge in their learning. n The childminder has not built effective links with other settings which children attend. This does not fully promote a continuous approach to children's 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 make more-effective use of opportunities to extend children's interests and ideas and provide more challenge in their learning n build on links with other settings which children attend, to fully promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint discussion of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of some parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms and can identify if a child's well-being is at risk. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reviews her risk assessments and practice to ensure children are kept safe and secure in her home and on outings. She completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid, to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder shares regular information with parents, such as ongoing progress reports about their child's development. Furthermore, she provides parents with daily feedback about children's activities and routines and promotes a two-way flow of information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors all children's progress well. She supports children's next steps in learning to help them to make good progress. Children freely choose what they would like to play with. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she teaches children about pyramids and cuboids as they use magnetic shapes to build three-dimensional shapes. Children have fun exploring play dough and pretend to make cakes. The childminder sings 'pat a cake' with the children to reinforce their language skills. The childminder teaches children to recognise different letters and the sounds that represent them. For instance, children personalise their cake decorations with the letters of their name. Some children have a go at writing their names. The childminder extends this aspect of literacy for children and explains the difference between capital and lower-case letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn good behaviour. She reminds them of good manners, such as taking turns and using 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder provides genuine warmth and encouragement. She supports children's understanding of emotions as they discuss different words to express their feelings. Children play well together and they become deeply engaged in imaginary play. For example, they talk about taking a toy camper van on holiday and discuss the things they need to pack for their holiday. The childminder helps children to know the routines of the day and supports their growing independence. For example, children tidy their toys away after play and help to set the table for lunch. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. This helps to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from the time they start. They gain some important skills to prepare them in readiness for school. For instance, children are self-assured, sociable and well mannered. They are confident to lead their own play and articulately express their thoughts and ideas. Children are motivated to learn and show sustained focus in activities they enjoy. They are gaining some wider skills in mathematics and early literacy and about the world around them. For example, children discuss different places around the world, such as Australia, Switzerland and places they have been on holiday.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318513 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066429 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She operates Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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