Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 13 August 2019 Previous inspection date 15 January 2016

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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 Children are safe. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place. She helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe from any hazards. Children take part in fire evacuation drills on a monthly basis to understand what to do in the event of an emergency. n The childminder offers children a wide range of exciting toys and equipment. She works closely with another local childminder to share their resources. This helps to keep children motivated and interested as they learn through play. n Children have plenty of opportunities to explore their surroundings and learn about their community and the world around them. For example, weekly visits to the local playgroup help children to develop their social skills as they meet new children and adults. n Comprehensive information from parents when children first start helps to ensure that the childminder knows and understands the needs of the individual children well. As a

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This provision is good

result, children quickly settle in the warm and welcoming environment. n The childminder has still to establish a sharply focused programme for her professional development to raise the quality of her practice to a higher level. n Partnerships with parents are positive. However, the childminder does not always fully support parents to complement and extend their child's continued learning at home.

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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 establish a sharply focused programme of professional development in order to raise the quality of practice to an even higher level n engage more fully with parents to help them to support their child's continued learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She jointly evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children present. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with her safeguarding training and is aware of her role and responsibility to protect children. Self-evaluation is in place. The childminder sends out annual questionnaires to parents to help to improve her practice and acknowledges their suggestions. Monitoring of children's development is effective. For example, the childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This helps the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning and address these with appropriate support. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are good. The childminder regularly communicates with teachers at the local school and the children's key person at nursery. This also helps to support children's transition to school very well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully promotes children's learning. She clearly understands the different ways in which children learn and ensures that planned activities allow opportunities for children to be curious learners. The childminder uses her precise and accurate observations to help to ensure that next steps are clear and meaningful for children's progress. The childminder successfully promotes children's communication and language skills. She consistently models good language and repeats words back to younger children to ensure they understand new vocabulary. Children develop an understanding of mathematical language as they enjoy baking and cooking. They talk about ingredients and quantities as they make their own pizza for lunch. The childminder challenges younger children's awareness of shapes and numbers and they identify the shape of the pizza base and count the pizzas as they go into the oven.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved. The childminder is consistent with her boundaries and children know and understand the house rules. Children are reminded about 'kind hands' as they learn to respect one another and share toys and equipment. The childminder promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children have daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and to exercise. They hop on one leg, counting as they go. Children discuss the impact this has on their bodies. Children enjoy looking after their tomatoes and sweetcorn plants and understand that these need water and sunlight to grow. This helps to foster their understanding of eating healthily, as well as their understanding of growth and changes over time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their different starting points. They are learning the skills that they need for the next stage in their development, such as starting school. Children are very confident and manage their self-care well. For example, younger children prepare themselves for outdoor play, putting on their own shoes and coats. Older children are beginning to identify their own name and some familiar signs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402638 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10074369 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Altrincham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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