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

The childminder provides a homely, child-centred environment for children. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They feel safe and sidle comfortably onto the childminder's lap when they need reassurance or are tired. They freely access a wide range of age-appropriate toys and resources, promoting their independence. Children behave well and the childminder helps younger children to learn to share and take turns. She has high expectations of them and sets clear, fair and consistent boundaries so they learn how to play cooperatively with each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder introduces new words to children, such as 'bauble', 'snowflake' and 'reindeer', to help to extend children's growing vocabulary. She praises children for their efforts as they decorate the felt Christmas tree, promoting their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder builds on what children already know and can do. She uses observations and assessment well to help to ensure that children make at least typical progress in their learning. Children learn to keep themselves safe. They are encouraged to be careful as they go up and down the stairs. When on outings, the childminder reminds children about road safety and the importance of pressing the button and waiting for the beep at the crossing.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy developing their early mark-making skills as they chalk on the board and talk about what they are doing. The childminder continuously talks to children and extends their learning as she encourages them to put two words together. However, at times, she answers the questions she poses to children before they have time to speak. One example of this is when the childminder asks, 'Where shall we put the bauble?' She promptly answers her own question by saying, 'We will put it on the tree.' n The childminder takes children on various outings to places of interest where they can take part in everyday role-play activities. For example, they visit the vets, construction site and the shops. She also takes children to regular music sessions where they enjoy singing and moving in time to the music. This helps them to socialise with other children and gain experience of the local community. n The childminder provides fun activities for children to help them to learn through

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need to do better?

play. Children begin to recognise different colours as the childminder repeats 'red bauble' and 'green present'. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to count with children in order to extend their early mathematical development. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They develop and challenge their physical skills as they go to the play barn and climb on the climbing frame at the park.

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need to do better?

3 December 2019 The childminder ensures that children go out each day in the fresh air. The childminder offers meals and snacks that are made using fresh produce. These meals are adapted so that a suitable equivalent option is provided for any child who has special dietary requirements. Fruit is always available for children and they are encouraged to taste different food items to broaden their food choices. Signs are displayed for children in the bathroom. These signs promote good hygiene routines as they explain how to wash hands properly and why it is important. n The childminder reads regular bulletins, useful articles and childcare magazines to keep abreast of any changes. This helps her to enhance her provision and keep her practice at a good level. However, she does not seek out other professional development opportunities in order to help raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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need to do better?

n Strong two-way communication with families is in place. The childminder sends pictures and videos frequently to parents so they can be involved in what children are doing during the day. The childminder has an open-door policy so that any issues or concerns can be resolved quickly. She offers help and advice to parents about specific childcare topics to further aid effective partnership working.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed a recent safeguarding course to keep her knowledge up to date. This course included looking at wider safeguarding issues and what to do if presented with a concern. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs to be vigilant about in relation to child protection. The childminder visually checks all areas used by children every day to make sure they are safe prior to children arriving. When children access an electronic device, they are closely supervised by the childminder to help to ensure online safety.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to count n support children more effectively to answer questions posed n seek out further professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of practice to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462352 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10075454 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 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hale, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n Several discussions with the childminder were held. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She spoke to children 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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Inspection activities

3 December 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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