Childminder 318550

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children appear happy, settled and safe in this good-quality setting. Their laughter fills the air as they enact roles of doctors. They immerse themselves in deep imagination while travelling on a 'magical train'. Children have a strong sense of belonging and show positive attitudes towards their learning. Overall, the childminder has high expectations of children and teaches them well about being kind friends. Children behave well and show care towards one another.

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The provision is good

Older children demonstrate good mathematical skills. They count how many steps there are while walking upstairs and talk about the properties of two-dimensional shapes. Younger children relish opportunities to care for dolls and play with musical instruments. They sing songs, dance and giggle while playing ring games. Children develop a good awareness of the community they belong to. They relish opportunities to visit the museum and are excited about attending the library.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate good physical dexterity as they run. They work together to complete puzzles and show good literacy skills while looking at books. They talk about their favourite characters in stories and have a good awareness of how to decode words. Children attempt to write for different purposes and develop the necessary skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder exhibits strong leadership skills and aspires to be outstanding. She has robust self-evaluation plans in place and monitors these with great precision. Her capacity to continually improve and bring about change is good. n Children are provided with a personalised curriculum that captures their interests and keeps them motivated to learn. The childminder offers activities that build on what children already know and can do. Gaps in learning quickly close and children make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder is skilled at promoting children's large-muscle development. She encourages them to climb and balance on apparatus outdoors. Children enjoy these experiences and excitedly talk about a visit to the play centre. n Mathematics is given high priority. The childminder introduces early counting to children and teaches them about shape, capacity and quantity. Children are

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need to do better?

good mathematicians who can count beyond 10 and talk about estimation, size and measurement. n Children develop a good awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves and others. The childminder provides first-hand experiences for children to visit the local market and places of worship within the community. She teaches children about the importance of respect, acceptance and tolerance. Children are self-motivated and confident individuals who are well prepared for

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need to do better?

10 January 2020 life in modern Britain. n Partnership working is strong. The childminder has secure links with the local authority, parents and other childcare professionals. Parents are kept informed about their children's time at the setting and receive updates about their children's developmental progress. n Overall, children's communication and language skills are promoted well. Children relish opportunities to engage in conversation and listen carefully to one another. They discuss illustrations in books and talk about the changing weather. However, the childminder does not always use the correct vocabulary when interacting with children. n The childminder attends mandatory training programmes and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. However, she has not established a highly effective programme of continuous professional development to help raise her practice to an outstanding level. n Care practices are good. The childminder successfully supports children's

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need to do better?

personal, physical and emotional well-being. She spends time getting to know children and meets with parents during the settling-in period. Children settle quickly, behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She knows the categories of abuse and understands the referral procedure. Robust arrangements are in place to ensure all adults living in the household are suitable to have contact with children. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and attends safeguarding training. Children are taught about the importance of online safety and how to keep themselves safe while away from the setting.

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should:

n use the correct vocabulary consistently when interacting with children n strengthen the continuous professional development programme in order to raise practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318550 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10128996 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Urmston, Trafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Discussions took place with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and looked at written feedback provided about the setting.

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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

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