Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 5 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 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 childminder provides a calm and nurturing environment. Children settle quickly and have a strong sense of belonging. n The provision is well organised with a large range of resources available. Children have continuous access to the outdoor space. This is beneficial to those who prefer to learn outdoors. n Parents comment on the high quality of care their children receive. They describe how the childminder goes 'above and beyond' to ensure children receive the support they require. n The childminder maintains close links with other settings that children attend. She speaks with key staff and uses similar systems to record and track children's progress. This contributes to a joined-up approach to the care and education of children. n The childminder makes good use of the outdoors. Children have regular opportunities to learn about the wider world. They access local amenities, such as the park, shops

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This provision is good

and playgroups. This also enables children to extend their social skills and develop relationships with others. n The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She talks to parents and children about the benefits of choosing healthy options at meal and snack times. n The childminder is passionate about her role as an educator. She meets with other childminders and conducts online training to upskill her practice. For example, she is currently adapting her approach to further enhance opportunities for child-led play and learning. n Occasionally, during play, the childminder does not make the best use of what is already known about children to ensure that they are stimulated and challenged effectively.

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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 even better use of what is already known about children to plan play experiences that will spur their learning and development further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching both indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector conducted a tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She can identify signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk from significant harm or abuse. The childminder discusses the appropriate steps to take if a concern arises. She is fully aware of the signs that may suggest children and their families are vulnerable to extreme views and ideas. The childminder carries out detailed and regular risk assessments and uses them to promote children's safety and to ensure hazards are minimised. The childminder reflects on her practice. She uses observation and the views of parents to evaluate the quality of the provision. This helps her to review what works well and what needs to change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with parents to gather detailed knowledge of their children's abilities when they first attend the provision. This helps her to get to know children and meet their individual needs. The childminder uses fun and interesting ways to help children to acquire the key skills required for the future and to enjoy learning. For example, children use movement and actions to learn about body parts. They discuss different body parts and their functions, such as eyes for seeing and feet for walking. The childminder is a good communicator. She uses timely questioning to promote independent thinking and language skills. For example, children are encouraged to recall their recent trip to the airport when they spotted an aeroplane in the sky.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely well behaved. They are polite and friendly, eagerly engaging visitors in their play. The childminder has developed close bonds with children. She listens to and welcomes their views. This helps children to feel respected and valued. Children love to play with the childminder. They laugh wholeheartedly as they dance and swing around together. Children are encouraged to learn about different celebrations, cultures and beliefs. The childminder and children work together to learn key phrases from a child's home language. The childminder places much focus on building independence. For example, when appropriate, children are encouraged to develop confidence in self-care skills, such as toileting and handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their starting points. They begin to make links between numbers and quantity as they count the snails in the bug hotel. Children make distinctions between colours and shapes as they sort small-world figures. They gain an understanding of concepts, such as 'up', 'down', 'over' and 'back', as they chase and pop bubbles. Children are well supported for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318334 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066424 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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