Childminder in Trafford

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children show that they are happy and feel safe with the childminder. Babies enjoy cuddles and snuggle into the childminder's arms when they are feeling sleepy. The childminder talks to older children about being good friends. She supports children to develop an understanding of appropriate behaviour. She encourages them to be kind and build positive relationships with each other. The childminder encourages children to celebrate different cultural events. Children are valued as individuals and the childminder respects each family's unique background.

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The provision is good

Children visit the childminder before they start to attend full time. This helps them to get used to their new environment. They settle quickly with the childminder as she is warm and caring. The childminder speaks with parents to gather information about children's care routines, likes and dislikes. She uses this information well to plan appropriate activities for children when they start to attend.

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The provision is good

The childminder talks to children throughout their play. She provides a commentary about what they are doing and names the toys they are playing with. This helps children to learn new words and understand how to communicate. Babies communicate using eye gaze and vocalisations, which the childminder responds to. She makes the noises for different toy animals and praises babies when they make sounds in response.

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need to do better?

n Children's safety and well-being are strongly promoted. The childminder ensures that her home is clean and risks are minimised. For example, cupboard locks are used to prevent children accessing kitchen equipment which might not be suitable. She talks to children about keeping themselves safe when they are walking to school or at the park. n Children's individual care routines are well met. For example, babies' sleep patterns are known and respected. Their development is promoted as they move to drinking from a lidded cup instead of a bottle. n The childminder supports children's physical development. Older children access the rear garden to ride on wheeled toys, play skittles, run and jump. Children enjoy learning about nature. They watch the fish in the childminder's garden pond and learn how to care for the pet guinea pigs. The childminder also takes children to the park to see geese and swans. n Children enjoy exploring a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities. Older

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children play board games, enjoy arts and crafts or relax after school in the cosy lounge area. Younger children explore jigsaw puzzles, wooden blocks and soft toys. The childminder supports children's early reading, writing and communication skills. They sing nursery rhymes and learn new words. From a

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30 September 2019 young age, children enjoy sharing stories and visit the library. As children prepare for pre-school, the childminder supports them to read their names and begin to write letters. n Children begin to understand a little about shape because they are encouraged to place blocks into a sorter. The childminder talks about colours during various activities. However, there are not extensive opportunities for children to explore early mathematical concepts. n Older children have opportunities to play imaginatively in the small-world kitchen outdoors or in the playhouse. They can play with sand, water and paint in the garden during better weather. However, the childminder does not consistently provide activities which promote younger children's sensory and small-muscle skills. Babies are not consistently provided with exciting, stimulating experiences, such as exploring a wide variety of textures and materials.

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need to do better?

n Regular observations and assessments of children's progress are completed. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder encourages crawling babies to become more confident to explore. She gradually moves toys further away so that children lean forward and crawl to reach them. As babies are preparing to walk, the childminder supports their progress. She encourages them to pull themselves up to standing as she holds their hands for support. n The childminder works well with parents and carers. Effective partnerships have been established to ensure children's needs are met. The childminder shares children's progress and suggests ways in which parents can support children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has up-to-date contact numbers and procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She has a written safeguarding policy in place, which is shared with parents. The childminder updates her training in safeguarding regularly to ensure that she is aware of current guidance. The areas within the childminder's home that are used by children were seen to be safe and suitable for childminding. The childminder involves children in practising fire evacuation procedures. This helps them to develop an understanding of keeping themselves safe in an emergency.

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should:

n enhance younger children's sensory development and offer them a rich and

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should:

30 September 2019 stimulating range of freely accessible opportunities to investigate and explore with their senses n consider how to enhance children's exploration of early mathematical concepts, such as colour, shape, measure and number, so that their progress in this area of learning is further promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345798 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066445 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Trafford. She operates during term time from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The areas within the childminder's home were looked at with regard to safety and suitability for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder as she interacted with, and cared for, the children. n Where appropriate, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children at different times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through letters that had been provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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30 September 2019 30 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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