Childminder, Out-of school day care in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

Children feel safe and happy in the familiar and welcoming surroundings. Some of the children have been attending the childminder's since they were babies. On the short walk from school to the childminder's house, and at snack time, children plan their evening. They skilfully negotiate group activities and understand the importance of everybody feeling included. Children agree to continue to work on their models and to make collages of stained-glass windows. As they work, children make helpful suggestions to one another about how to go about the task in hand. They decide that brightly coloured tissue paper would work well for the stained glass. If children leave before they have finished, their creation is kept for them until the next time. This helps to build on their self-esteem and to make them feel valued.

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The childminder is an excellent role model who has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are courteous to the childminder and to one another, displaying good manners. For example, they use 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. During her many years of caring for children, the childminder has built up a wealth of resources. These include a large range of books, tabletop games and craft materials. Children confidently access the resources and treat them with respect. They tidy away before getting out more.

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n The childminder is very experienced and has a secure knowledge of the early years requirements. She is successful in meeting these in all areas. She creates an environment where children feel safe and secure and promotes a healthy lifestyle for them. n Relationships within the setting are strong. The childminder has successfully created an ethos of respect and inclusivity for all. She supports and encourages the collaborative approach the children take with one another. This prepares children well for life in modern Britain. n Children have animated discussions throughout their time at the childminder's house. They talk of the books they enjoy reading and their interests, particularly in nature. This contributes to the children developing their speaking and listening skills and self-confidence. n Children's individual needs are met following their day at school. The premises are welcoming and safe. Children wash their hands on their return from school

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and before enjoying a healthy snack. For example, they eat toast and fruit. Fresh drinking water is always available to them. Children then relax by choosing a group or individual activity. This after-school routine helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including a sensible work-life

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14 November 2019 balance. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They appreciate the high-quality care their children receive. The childminder is flexible in meeting the childcare needs of parents. She keeps parents informed of any messages from school. She shares with them any advice and guidance that helps their children's development. This results in positive working relationships between the childminder and parents. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She is confident and experienced in managing behavioural issues. The childminder works with parents to improve children's behaviour, when appropriate. n The childminder has positive working relationships with the school the children attend. She ensures all messages and notes reach parents at the end of the day. The childminder is happy to support the children with any homework and research. This helps children to complete and persevere with any tasks set by

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school. n The childminder is accurate in her assessment of her strengths and weaknesses. For example, her experience has taught her to identify gaps in children's development. She knows how to work in partnership with parents and school to help to close these gaps. n The childminder maintains all the required documentation. It is well organised and easily accessible. She ensures that personal information on children and families is protected to meet data protection requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends safeguarding meetings held by Trafford Local Authority. In doing this, she can keep up to date and is aware of recent changes. These include the procedures for making referrals. She is confident in following the procedures if she thinks a child is at risk and if there is an allegation against an adult. She feels reassured that it is a structured system that includes different levels before reaching the threshold for referrals. The childminder carefully monitors the children's use of the internet. This is to ensure the children's safety. She allows them to research information for homework purposes. They do not use other electronic devices while in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318232 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066421 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Timperley, Altrincham. She provides before- and after-school care only. She operates four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term time.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of the premises. n A meeting was held between the childminder and the inspector. n The quality of care was observed, indoors and outdoors. n Parents' views were considered. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.

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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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