Childminder 318221

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 has been caring for children for many years. She has a kind and nurturing manner, which helps children to form close attachments to her. Her welcoming home is set out with a range of resources that support children's individual interests. Overall, the childminder works well with parents, but there is scope to work even more closely together to fully support children's dietary needs.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and enjoy their experiences with the childminder. They receive a broad range of activities that promote their achievements across all areas of the curriculum. Children benefit from daily walks in the afternoon. They go to toddler groups regularly, where they can mix with others and learn how to make new friends.

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The provision is good

The childminder acts as a good role model. She has consistent expectations which children understand and follow. Children are kept safe and they learn to understand rules and boundaries. They enjoy the responsibility of doing 'little jobs', such as setting the table and caring for the childminder's dog. Children behave well. They are polite and often say 'thank you' without the need for prompts from the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder maintains good standards in her setting. She meets regularly with other childminders and attends a variety of training to support her professional development. For instance, courses on phonics and mathematics help to enhance the teaching of the curriculum. n Assessment of children's progress is accurate. The childminder consistently tracks children's progress against expected levels of development typical for their age. She knows what children need to learn next to help them achieve well. For example, the childminder rightly identifies that children need more support to help them gain the skills and confidence to play independently. n The childminder is skilful at talking and interacting with children. One example of this is when she helps children to build the train track. She provides clear explanations and gives children time to work out how to fit tricky pieces together. Children show delight in their achievement as they jump up and down

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need to do better?

and say, 'We did it!'. n Children learn to follow good hygiene routines. They know they must remember to flush the toilet and turn off the tap after washing their hands. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active outside. They particularly enjoy walking the childminder's dog and going on nature walks to the local park. This benefits their health and well-being. n Parents supply meals for children, and the childminder complements their diet

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need to do better?

14 January 2020 by offering a wide choice of fresh fruit. However, she has not explored how to fully support parents to help children to try a wide variety of food, appropriate for their age and stage of development. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has strengthened the way she works with other settings children attend. She regularly shares valuable information with nursery staff about children's learning. This helps to promote a consistent approach to supporting children's good progress. n The childminder takes positive steps to support children who are bilingual. For example, she attends specific training to help her to support children's speech. The childminder knows some basic words in children's home language and children are confident to tell her how to say them correctly. n Children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of early mathematics. This is because the childminder often talks about number, shape

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need to do better?

and size as they play. She introduces traditional board games that help children learn how to take turns and follow rules. Children eagerly identify the spots on the dice and count the correct number of spaces they need to move. n Parents confirm that they are very happy with the care their children receive. They report that children look forward to spending time with the childminder and she takes time at the end of the day to talk about their achievements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly completes required training in safeguarding and first aid. She shows a good understanding of her role to keep children safe from harm. She is confident in the procedures to follow should she need to report a concern about children's welfare. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and on outings. She talks to children about safety issues, so that they learn how to keep themselves and others safe. One example of this is when she reminds children to close the kitchen drawer to make sure nobody bumps into it.

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should:

n build on ways to work more closely with parents to encourage children to eat a well-balanced and varied diet, so that they form good eating habits for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318221 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10071343 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 3 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Altringham, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she organises her setting and how she plans and delivers the curriculum. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback which the inspector reviewed. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the childminder's training and insurance certificates.

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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

14 January 2020 14 January 2020 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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