Childminder EY356233

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 29 January 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 runs her setting well. She provides a safe, nurturing and welcoming home for children. Indoor and outdoor areas are well resourced to support children's needs and interests. n Relationships between the childminder, children and parents are very strong. Parents report that the childminder is always very positive and enthusiastic. They say children come on in leaps and bounds and show much improved language skills. n Teaching is good. The childminder understands how to assess children's skills. She keeps a close check on their development and provides enjoyable and varied activities to help children to make good progress. n The childminder promotes children's early language skills particularly well. For instance, she pronounces words correctly for children to hear and copy. She builds children's vocabulary and provides clear explanations to help them understand. n Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from taking part in

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This provision is good

stimulating experiences, such as pond dipping at the local school and trips to the museum. n The childminder creates some useful resources to challenge children's skills. For example, the 'locks and keys board' in the garden helps children to concentrate, problem solve and learn about numbers. n The childminder does not use highly effective ways to form partnerships with other settings children attend to further support their 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 build closer links with other settings that children attend to help provide the best possible support for children's learning and development.

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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 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 spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps herself up to date, for instance, by completing online training and keeping in touch with other local childminders. She reflects on her practice and asks parents and children for their views on areas she can improve. This helps her to continue to maintain good standards of provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has effective policies and procedures to help to keep children safe. She makes sure her home is safe and secure and ensures children are closely supervised. The childminder refreshes her training to make sure she maintains a thorough understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows how to respond swiftly to any concerns about children's welfare. This contributes to keeping children safe and well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows good teaching skills. She provides an interesting range of experiences that she knows children will enjoy and benefit from. The childminder regularly observes and reviews children's development. She has a good understanding of children's capabilities and where they need further help and support. Where gaps in children's development are identified, the childminder works sensitively with parents to help children catch up. The childminder frequently uses mathematical language when she commentates on children's play. This helps children to learn about size, shape and position. The childminder works closely with parents and uses effective methods to keep them informed of children's learning. One example of this is sharing information through a closed social media group.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and attentive to children's needs. Children settle quickly and form close bonds with her. Parents report that children love spending time with the childminder and feel part of her family. Children are well behaved and polite. They develop friendships with one another. This is evident when older children share their food with younger children and invite them into their play. The childminder offers healthy food and ensures children follow good hygiene routines. Children show an awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, on hot days, they know they must wear sun hats and drink water to stay refreshed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well in their learning and acquire a range of skills to help them to become confident and ready for school. They have good opportunities to make their own choices and develop their independence. Children practise their early literacy skills. For example, they use chalks to make marks on the menu board. They enjoy sensory experiences, such as searching for objects hidden in shaving foam. Children are confident to express themselves and ask for help when needed. They learn to take some supervised risks, for instance, when they play on the swing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356233 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10059529 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 2007 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.

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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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