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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are settled and confident in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder's nurturing and enthusiastic nature helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are courteous and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning as they play. They respond well to the clear and consistent routines and boundaries in place. The childminder models respect and kindness, which is echoed in how children respond to each other.

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The provision is good

There is a strong focus on creativity and sensory experiences in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Children explore the many exciting opportunities available, such as climbing the treehouse steps and using real-life construction tools to build their latest project. While playing, children reflect on construction work being carried out at their own homes. Such experiences help children to make sense of their world. Children show high levels of concentration and engagement, fuelled by the childminder's high expectations for every child.

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The provision is good

The childminder works hard to build positive relationships with parents. She uses every opportunity to share children's experiences and progress, and invites parents to do the same. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder maintained the well-established bonds with children and families by contacting them regularly. She also shared virtual singing and story reading sessions to support learning at home. Parents are hugely complimentary of the childminder.

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need to do better?

n All children are making good progress. Alongside close consultation with parents, the childminder uses careful observation and her strong early years knowledge to assess children's progress. This helps her to identify what children know and can do and to plan meaningful next steps in learning. n Children are encouraged to express preferences in play and the childminder acts swiftly to meet their needs. Children become excited as they watch the window cleaner at work. The childminder uses this opportunity to follow their interest by inviting them to use their small muscles to make chalk marks on the windows. Children's mathematical and literacy skills are supported as the childminder encourages children to explore the different shapes, letters and numbers they make. n Children's language and communication skills are well supported. The childminder encourages children to talk by asking well placed open-ended

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questions. Children are given adequate time to respond, which helps their thinking and listening skills. During music time, the children explore the different instruments available. The childminder encourages children to pronounce the different names of the instruments and to talk about the different sounds they

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need to do better?

23 June 2021 make. Children eagerly wait their turn as they ask the childminder to play their favourite song on the guitar. n Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and have many opportunities to move and exercise, supporting their physical well-being. However, the childminder does not support this further by giving children clear and consistent messages around the importance of diet and exercise and how these support overall good health. n The childminder knows the importance of supporting children's independence in preparing them for their next stage of learning. However, she does not always utilise every opportunity to help children to develop their self-help skills, for example during care routines and at mealtimes. n The childminder is keen to continue to improve her practice and maintain the good level of care and education she provides. She uses research and training to keep her knowledge updated. The childminder also values regular contact with

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other childminders and relevant professionals to share good practice. n Children are beginning to understand their feelings and emotions. They regularly check in with the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. Older children show care and compassion for their younger friends. n Children are encouraged to develop a good understanding of the world beyond their immediate experiences. The childminder shares books such as 'All Are Welcome' to further promote children's understanding of equality and diversity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She discusses possible signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk from abuse or significant harm. The childminder is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and the steps she must follow if concern for a child's well-being arises. She is aware that some families might be vulnerable to extreme views or ideas. The childminder is aware of the process to follow should an allegation be made against her or if she should witness malpractice from another professional. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date.

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should:

n make full use of opportunities that promote children's self-help and care routines, to further develop their independence skills n build on children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating and exercise and how these contribute to overall good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554791 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10174376 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She holds an appropriate level 6 qualification. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes and discussed how the curriculum is organised and implemented. n The inspector observed the quality of education. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the suitability of the childminder, including her qualifications. n When appropriate, the inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written

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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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