Childminder 318155

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 experienced and dedicated childminder is a strong role model. Children are very happy, safe and settled in the childminder's care. The environment is homely and stimulating, with examples of children's work displayed prominently. Children's achievements, such as saying a new word for the first time, are shared and celebrated with parents. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Children have opportunities to develop their growing independence. For example, they meet their own care needs as they wash their hands before sitting up at the table to eat. Children behave very well. The childminder models positive and respectful interactions, and the children naturally follow her lead.

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The provision is good

The childminder adopts a curriculum that is rich in language and actively promotes children's communication and language skills. She speaks slowly and uses simple sentences to help younger children to understand what she means. She models words clearly to help them learn and use new words. She listens well and gives children time to think and respond to questions that she asks. The childminder extends learning for the most able children and supports those acquiring skills well. Children look at numerals and use mathematical language in their play and routines, match letters and sounds and know the initial sounds of words. The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care to make the best possible progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to share their experiences with others to help boost their confidence in speaking. For example, children are excited when they talk about holidays with family and train rides with the childminder, recalling details clearly. The childminder supports children's literacy development well. For instance, she reads stories and sings familiar songs and rhymes with them. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is strong. Her interactions with children are thoughtful and enthusiastic. She inspires children's confidence and motivation effectively. They are eager to complete activities and develop their skills. For example, children label images and recognise initial sounds to connect puzzle pieces. They concentrate and persevere with the childminder's careful encouragement, smiling proudly as they successfully complete the puzzle. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are strong and they work

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need to do better?

closely together to support children's individual needs. The childminder chats daily with parents and regularly shares children's achievements, assessments and the outlined next steps in their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's service and all that she does for the children. n Children benefit from meaningful learning experiences that are planned

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need to do better?

19 November 2019 according to their interests. The childminder tracks the development of all children and gathers detailed information about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. She updates her professional development by attending face-to-face training and accessing online training. n The childminder evaluates the provision she offers to children, and reviews and updates resources to ensure they meet children's needs. She shares ideas and good practice by meeting regularly with other childminders and through membership of online childminding groups. However, she has not used this information sufficiently to reflect on practice and identify her priorities for further improvements. n Children enjoy regular trips out in the local community, where they are active, meet other people and learn about the world around them. For example, children post letters and buy fruit from the grocery shop. This supports children

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need to do better?

to build confidence and make connections to real-life experiences. Children spend time outside or engaged in physical activity every day. During outings, the childminder teaches children about road safety. n Children show pleasure in engaging with the childminder. They are eager to include her in their play and thrive during adult-led activities, such as when reading their favourite storybooks together. Children learn about taking turns and their behaviour is good. n The childminder is ambitious for the children in her care and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. She works closely with other settings children attend. Parents comment on the smooth transition children make to school and the guidance she offers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and liaises with the local authority to ensure she keeps up to date with new child protection guidance, legislation or practice. The childminder is aware of the importance of monitoring and promoting children's good attendance. The childminder supervises children effectively. She monitors and reduces risks around the home to help keep children safe.

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should:

n reflect further on the setting's strengths and weaknesses, in order to identify and address new priorities for improvement and raise the quality of the setting

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318155 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10106249 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Altrincham, Trafford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. Parents' views were taken account of through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

19 November 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

19 November 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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