Childminder EY375350

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder forms wonderful relationships with the children and their families to ensure she has a broad understanding of every child as an individual. The high standards of care and established routines help children to feel extremely settled. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has created a calm and relaxed atmosphere for children to learn and grow. Children are very kind and are thriving under the gentle guidance and highly consistent practice of the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Partnerships with parents are inspiring and the childminder holds these in high regard. She constantly speaks to parents to involve them in all aspects of their children's care and development. Parents provide written feedback about children's learning and work in partnership with the childminder to build on their children's next steps. They comment on how lucky they feel to have found an outstanding childminder who has developed a special bond with their child.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder creates highly focused plans to support children to make rapid progress in their learning and the next stage in their development. Children are articulate speakers and clearly express their thoughts and ideas. For example, they share ideas as they work together on building a robot from cardboard boxes and silver foil. Older children gain superb problem-solving and investigative skills, as they place little notes inside the robot's mouth to imitate a way to make it talk.

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n Children develop extremely high levels of independence. Toddlers carry out daily tasks, such as tidying away toys and hanging coats and bags on pegs. They wash their hands after outdoor play and find their names for self-registration on arrival. The childminder provides children with nutritious food and teaches them to make healthy choices. For example, children have fun visiting the local greengrocers where they choose fresh fruit and vegetables from a shopping list. n Children listen intently to stories and become completely absorbed. They point to the pictures and enjoy using props to bring the stories to life. The childminder consistently supports children to learn new words and to understand their meaning. For example, she talks about the 'chilly' and 'frosty' weather. To help children understand, they are taken outside to look at the frozen water on the bird feeder. n The childminder is adept at teaching children about different festivals and

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special days to spark their interest in the world around them. For example, children enjoyed an 'under the sea' themed party where they explored the issues around pollution in the sea and endangered animals. Children's work is proudly on display all around the childminder's home. This helps to support children to build high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Children show delight in

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19 November 2019 presenting the clay candle holders they have made for the festival of Diwali. n The childminder works closely with the other settings that children attend. She shares resources and information to ensure that children have the best possible learning outcomes. For example, she plans activities for the children that correspond with the same letters and sounds of the week. The childminder supports children's transition into school with activities such as card games that show photographs of their new teachers and the classroom environment. n The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress and shares resources for parents to take home to explore their learning further. For example, she shares reading books and favourite stories, and encourages children to complete creative tasks at home. The childminder supports parents attentively to help with any issues that may affect children's development and

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well-being. She discusses how helping parents to establish secure sleep routines has a huge impact on children's behaviour and concentration. As a result, children are given the best opportunities to thrive. n Children are motivated and engaged learners. They are absorbed in their learning and are extremely self-assured. Children make accelerated progress from their starting points.They are supported to the highest level to help them to gain the skills they require for the next stages in their future learning. This includes their eventual move to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is dedicated in keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date and, as a result, has informative and extensive knowledge. She has an in-depth knowledge of the signs that would cause concern about children and she understands who to report her concerns to. The childminder has a robust understanding of wider safeguarding concerns, including keeping children safe online. She has comprehensive procedures in place which she actively follows. The childminder completes rigorous risk assessments to identify hazards in her home and when on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375350 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10109770 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 2 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates term time only, from 8am to 5.30pm from Tuesday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder guided the inspector on a learning walk of her setting where she discussed her aims and how she ensures these are met. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the progress the children present had made from their starting points and her plans to move them forward. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her evaluations of her own practice and of children's learning during the inspection. n Parents shared their views about the childminder in written references, letters and questionnaires. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the children. She checked that statutory documentation and suitability checks were in place.

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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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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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