Childminder EY473720

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

The childminder is multilingual and makes the most of her excellent knowledge of language to support children's communication skills. For instance, she frequently speaks to children in English and also makes comments in their home language. This helps to broaden children's vocabulary and language skills. All children, including those who speak more than one language, become confident communicators, supported by the childminder's quality interactions. Children learn how to independently manage risks and keep themselves safe. For example, they make their way under low tables to retrieve objects and successfully navigate small spaces safely. The childminder maintains close supervision to promote children's welfare and praises them for their careful efforts. Children grow in personal confidence and self-esteem. Children are affectionate and kind towards each other. For example, older children occasionally kiss babies to show great compassion.

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The provision is good

They grow into kind and respectful individuals. Friendships flourish and children learn to play cooperatively and be helpful and considerate. Children are emotionally reassured by consistent routines. They happily and confidently undertake familiar tasks. For example, children show they enjoy nap times as they eagerly lie down and quickly fall asleep. They look forward to meals and clap with anticipation as their food is served. Children are relaxed and happy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully adapts her interactions to meet children's differing needs and abilities. All children receive individually tailored attention. For example, older children are encouraged to stand and copy actions linked to familiar songs and nursery rhymes. Babies remain close by and listen to new words as they clap from a seated position. Children enjoy quality teaching and develop age-appropriate communication and physical skills. n The childminder designs a challenging and stimulating curriculum and children remain continually busy during their time in her care. She is a good role model and interacts with children in a way they understand. For example, the childminder points, claps and uses props to communicate with babies and young children. Children respond well and their learning is supported effectively. n Children are frequently reminded to share and be kind. The childminder helps

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need to do better?

them understand how to manage their feelings and play cooperatively. Expectations for children are clear. They respond well and positive behaviour is displayed. Children begin to develop an understanding of what is right and wrong and how to play cooperatively with others. n The childminder invests time developing positive relationships with parents. Communication with home is continual. This helps to ensure that all parents and the childminder are aware of children's changing needs and progressive development. This helps to provide reassuringly complementary care and

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18 October 2019 learning opportunities for children. However, the childminder has not established communication links with other settings children attend, such as nursery, to help her offer seamless learning for children. n The childminder is motivated and eager to offer a high-quality service and help all children to make the progress of which they are capable. She comments that she loves her job and finds it very rewarding. Her commitment and dedication ultimately impact on the quality of her practice. However, despite maintaining all mandatory training, the childminder has not yet identified a plan for her ongoing and extended professional development to improve good teaching skills even further. n Hygiene procedures are good. For example, when changing nappies, the childminder wears protective gloves, wipes facilities with antibacterial spray and washes her hands. Well-established hygiene practices contribute to children's

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sustained physical health and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of germs. n Children make good progress from their starting points and extend their skills and knowledge daily. Young children climb on and off low sofas with ease and begin to stand and walk, demonstrating good physical skills. Older children count in sequence and begin to recognise and categorise colours. They show good mathematical and problem-solving skills. Children prepare well for the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is cautious and observant about children's safety and welfare. Risk assessments are central to her practice and she understands what may present a potential hazard to children. She takes steps to minimise risks in order to help keep children safe, both in the home and when on outings. The childminder understands safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She has good knowledge of how to report any safeguarding concerns following local authority guidelines. The childminder confidently describes the systems she would follow if child protection signs are identified. Children's welfare is well protected by this knowledgeable and vigilant childminder.

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should:

n strengthen relationships with other professionals involved in children's care to help offer complementary care and learning for children n build the already good teaching knowledge even further and engage in a broader programme of professional training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473720 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10069850 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Old Trafford, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the childminder's registered property. She observed the organisation of the environment, including safety measures in place and toys and equipment available for children. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at suitable intervals during inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions between the childminder and children. The inspector evaluated the impact teaching and activities have on children's learning and development. n The inspector read and took account of written comments from parents. n The inspector reviewed documentation used by the childminder, including suitability checks for all adults living at the property.

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Inspection activities

18 October 2019 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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Inspection activities

18 October 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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