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 Met

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time that they spend in the childminder's home. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment, where all children form secure attachments with her. She understands children's likes and dislikes, and allows them to follow their own interests. These positive relationships help children to feel safe and secure, so that they are motivated to learn. The childminder teaches children to be kind to others and encourages them to show good manners through her own positive role modelling. Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play. They practise their climbing skills, manoeuvre toy vehicles and take turns with their friends kicking balls. The childminder ensures the outdoor environment is inviting and varied. This helps to support children's physical development.

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The provision is good

The well-qualified, experienced and skilled childminder supports children to develop high levels of self-confidence and to develop a positive attitude to learning new skills. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She gathers information from parents to find out what their children already know and can do. She uses this information to plan for children's next steps in learning. Regular observations of children allow the childminder to accurately assess their progress and plan challenging activities to strengthen their knowledge further.

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n Children have great fun as they learn, and delight in the activities on offer. Children concentrate and persevere to achieve their goals. They have good imaginations as they act out their experiences. For example, brushing the leaves and preparing meals in the play kitchen outdoors. They confidently attempt to operate electronic equipment, including asking voice-activated speakers to play their favourite songs and rhymes. Children remember the actions to these and sing and dance along with enthusiasm. n Children have good opportunities to access the outdoors and exercise. For example, the childminder regularly attends outside activities, such as the local discovery play centre and park. In addition to this, she takes children to local singing and music groups. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development and helps to enhance their awareness of the wider world. n Children are independent. For instance, they confidently find their coat and

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wellingtons in preparation for going outside. Children try hard for themselves to put these on, but accept the childminder's sensitive support when it is needed. The childminder praises their efforts. This promotes children's self-esteem. n The childminder is committed to promoting children's good health and well- being. Children benefit from healthy, nutritious meals and snacks and follow

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3 March 2020 good hygiene practices. n The childminder places a good focus on children's safety and successfully teaches them how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she frequently reminds them to tidy the toys away, so that they do not fall over and hurt themselves. n The childminder continues to identify new training ideas and refreshes her knowledge to stay up to date with changes in legislation. Through her ongoing evaluations, she identifies her own strengths and areas for improvement. This helps her to strive for continuous improvement. n Overall, the childminder uses a variety of effective ways to promote children's communication, listening and attention skills. Children are confident talkers and listen attentively as the childminder shares familiar stories. They point to pictures and talk about what is happening. However, the childminder does not consistently introduce a greater range of words and extend children's language

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even further. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. For example, she keeps parents informed about their children's progress. However, the childminder does not consistently share learning information with parents to further support their children's development at home. n The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive environment. She helps children to learn about people and communities that are different to their own. Children take part in a range of activities about others who are different to themselves. For example, they listen to stories, try foods from around the world and make pictures to celebrate different festivals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She understands how to keep children safe and knows the correct action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes safeguarding training and is aware of wider child protection issues. She knows what to do should an allegation be made about herself or another adult living in her home. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure the areas of her home are safe. This has a positive impact on children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n support children's developing vocabulary with a greater range of words to help promote their language skills even further n provide parents with more information about the early years curriculum, to further support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312116 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10132547 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. The views of parents were taken account of from written feedback provided to the inspector.

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Inspection activities

3 March 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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3 March 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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