Childminder EY356629

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

This proactive and dedicated childminder works continually to further improve the setting. She inspires children to share their views to help shape its future. For example, children relish the chance to complete their 'two stars and a wish' evaluation. They comment on things they enjoy and would like to experience. The annual beach trip is popular and children request favourite stories for the daily literacy sessions. This child-centred approach helps children to feel incredibly valued and motivated to learn. The childminder plans a stimulating environment based around children's interests. For example, she uses a toy library to vary play resources and target learning across all areas. The childminder is particularly skilled at promoting children's independence. Because she expertly teaches children self- care skills at an early age, children are extremely capable by the time they start school. The childminder boosts children's self-esteem superbly. Regular heartfelt

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The provision is good

praise for their efforts empowers them to make confident choices in a happy, safe environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder has established a very positive and highly respectful culture. Children eagerly support each other's individual needs. For example, she skilfully helps children to understand the importance of specific dietary requirements. This means that they can all enjoy healthy meals together. She promotes equality and diversity well. Rich experiences enhance children's understanding, for example making rangoli rice patterns with local families.

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n The childminder has established highly effective relationships with parents. She presents various ways to enable them to communicate and promote shared values. For example, her private social media page creates a platform for all parents to connect. They share a wide range of valuable information with each other. This consistently promotes children's well-being and learning. n Parents are very well informed about their own child's learning and development. The childminder shares termly assessments and encourages learning at home. For example, a book exchange programme allows children to further develop their love of reading. This promotes children's language skills and helps to increase their vocabulary. n Children are curious and keen to explore. For example, they are intrigued by binoculars. This stems from an interest in birds and taking part in bird watching. They enjoy making their own binoculars to extend their learning. Children

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concentrate as they stick tubes together and decorate them. This helps to develop controlled finger movements in readiness for writing. Children count and compare sizes and shapes, which advances their understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder uses effective questioning to encourage creative

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15 January 2020 thinking. She encourages them to use their own ideas and imagination. Younger children explore the feeling of feathers on their skin and explore sounds with the tubes. The childminder emphasises new contextual words for all children to have a go at saying themselves. This promotes their speech development. n The childminder is particularly effective in fostering children's personal development. She skilfully helps children to understand their emotions. For example, she inspires them to think about how they feel using a 'mood board'. Children examine their faces in the mirror and select pictures with expressions that represent how they feel. The childminder models emotive language as she guides them. She sensitively teaches them how to control their emotions effectively. Children show resilience as they recover quickly from setbacks and find ways to comfort themselves. n The childminder knows children very well and tracks their stages of development

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accurately. She plans exciting activities which support learning. However, planning is not always precise enough. For example, the childminder highlights key areas for development in assessments, but sometimes misses opportunities during planned activities to really focus on these specific learning goals. This means that while children make good progress, they do not always progress as rapidly as they might. n The childminder has established strong links with early years settings and professionals. This ensures consistency in learning for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she works with health visitors to complete speech and language assessments. She shares information with other settings and attends open days to discuss needs. This helps to promote all children's learning and ensure smooth transitions between settings and ultimately to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She has completed extensive training and attends regular meetings with the local authority. This increases her knowledge of local and wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is very confident in identifying needs and knows where to refer should she have a concern. She is clear about how and when to get immediate help. The childminder has effective measures in place to help to protect children. For example, she regularly reviews internet safety and privacy online.

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n strengthen planning in order to target precise next steps and help children to progress towards learning goals even more rapidly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356629 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066446 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Urmston, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed planned activities and discussed the impact of teaching on children's learning with the childminder. n The childminder discussed her practice with the inspector throughout the inspection, including safeguarding, the curriculum and professional development. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including the suitability of people living on the premises. n In order to assess safety and suitability, the inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector read written feedback from several parents, children and other settings, and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2020 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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15 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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