Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 13 August 2019 Previous inspection date 23 April 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has addressed the previous weaknesses and taken positive action to improve the quality of the provision. n Children enjoy their time playing and have a secure bond with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder is caring and highly effective in helping children to settle in quickly. She supports their emotional well-being. For example, she facilitates daily discussions about feelings and emotions when children choose personalised pictures to indicate if they are feeling happy, sad, excited or tired. n The childminder has improved the way she evaluates the quality of practice and accurately identifies areas to make continued improvements. She has worked closely with local authority support and seeks the views of parents, children and assistants when making changes to her practice. n The childminder provides a range of fun and exciting activities for children. The

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This provision is good

outdoor area is particularly well resourced and stimulating. Children have great fun exploring the garden. For instance, they are highly interested in the outdoor 'ice-cream shop'. They play well together as they pretend to make and sell different flavoured ice creams. n Parents highly praise the childminder and comment that she goes 'above and beyond' to provide their children with high-quality care. They comment on how children 'feel at home' and 'are happy and settled'. They state that she is an 'integral part' of their child's development. n The childminder helps children learn how to take risks safely and the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, children remark how mushrooms can be poisonous and they check equipment is dry and safe to use after it has been raining. n Occasionally, the childminder and her assistants do not use their questioning skills to fully enhance children's wider vocabulary and language.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder and her assistants miss opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and knowledge of the world around them.

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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 the use of questioning to fully extend children's wider vocabulary and language skills n make better use of opportunities to develop children's thinking skills and knowledge of the world around them even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 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 and assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of some parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has focused effectively on her professional development and that of her assistants. She has a training programme in place to develop their ongoing skills and knowledge. The childminder and her assistants observe each other's practice and give constructive feedback to ensure they improve the quality of children's experiences. The childminder has robust recruitment procedures in place and ensures the suitability of her assistants. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. They know how to recognise and follow the correct reporting procedures if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants carry out regular risk assessments to ensure children learn and play in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants supervise and guide children's learning closely. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. Older children are able to count in order and recognise numerals during a number hunt game. Younger children sing number songs using their fingers to count. They spend prolonged time in play as they delight in filling and pouring sand into containers. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and plans a range of interesting activities to support their learning. For example, children eagerly explore and compare the different properties of fruit, such as the smell, taste and texture. The childminder shares regular information and updates with parents and other settings which children attend. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to become independent and manage self-care and hygiene tasks appropriate for their age. For instance, children routinely dry outdoor equipment with small towels after it has been raining. They learn to put their coats and shoes on and wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for children and reminds them to drink water regularly on a warm day. The childminder is calm and patient in her approach. She reminds children about the importance of using good manners. Children's behaviour is good. They are respectful and show kindness to each other. Children develop their physical skills as they use the climbing frame and learn to use skipping ropes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing confidence in their communication and language skills. Older children have lively conversations as they talk about aliens and outer space. Younger children babble and copy the sounds of farm animals. Older children proudly demonstrate that they can spell and write their name as they register their attendance in the morning. Children of varying ages enjoy group activities, such as a bingo game where they carefully observe and patiently wait their turn as they match picture cards to their board. All children enjoy spending time looking at books and this encourages an early interest in reading. They gain important skills in preparation for their future, including being ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279413 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10105620 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Sale, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification and works with two assistants.

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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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