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 happy and settle quickly in the care of the childminder. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has new drop-off and collection procedures. She now greets parents and children outside her home. This has helped children to feel comfortable and emotionally secure during the change. She gathers information from parents about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. Children show positive attitudes and explore the childminder's home with curiosity. Children are confident, inquisitive learners who are eager to play and explore. They are developing some of the attitudes and thinking skills that will support them in their future learning in school.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy opportunities to be creative and approach activities with enthusiasm. They use creative materials with increasing control and coordination, and ask questions with confidence. For instance, young children give meaning to marks they make on a white board and ask how to wipe away the ink using the board wiper. Children concentrate and are clearly delighted when they complete puzzles which depict images of their favourite characters. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, she listens carefully to what children have to say and consistently praises their achievements. This contributes to children's good self-esteem and confidence. Children make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the service she offers. She obtains the views of parents who say they are happy with their children's progress. The childminder is committed to making improvements across her provision. She is keen to continue to improve her ongoing professional development. For example, she learns new information from online training sessions, undertakes additional reading and attends a professional forum. She understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date to benefit the children in her care. n Children express their imagination and knowledge of the world during pretend play. Children use dolls and toy pushchairs to imitate 'taking baby to school'. They show a lot of gentleness, care and consideration when handling baby dolls. They know that after washing the babies they need to dry them, so ask the childminder politely for a towel. n The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She completes the

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progress check for children aged between two- and-three-years-old to assess the progress they make. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning. However, the childminder does not use the information obtained from observations to plan a precisely sequenced curriculum to help children to make the progress that they are capable of.

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30 June 2021 n The quality of education is good. Mathematical concepts are woven into everyday activities. Children enjoy counting, estimating, and matching as they pretend to make ice cream in the sand. The childminder provides a narrative throughout activities. She routinely introduces new words as she plays alongside children to help extend their vocabulary. However, on occasion, the childminder does not repeat back key words and phrases to model clear speaking for younger children to maximise communication and language skills. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills to help to prepare them for later reading. She understands the importance of reading to children, which helps to promote early literacy skills. Young children show a keen interest in books. They turn the pages and point to things of interest in the story. They enjoy listening to songs and rhymes with the childminder. They love to dance

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with each other and regularly sing their favourite songs while they play. n Children's physical development is well supported. There are good opportunities for them to practise their large and small movements to build their control and coordination. For example, children strengthen their hands and fingers by using items such as scissors and cutters. n Children behave well. They learn simple house rules and the importance of being kind to each other, sharing and taking turns. The childminder teaches children the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle. Children discuss which fruit and vegetables are their favourites. Children talk about washing germs off their hands before eating. The childminder takes children out to the local park and to visit the library. This provides them with opportunities to meet and play with other children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She has recently updated her safeguarding training and extended her knowledge of the wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty. This helps her to protect children from extreme views and ideas. The childminder has clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She carries out daily checks on the setting to ensure that children play in a safe environment. The childminder supervises children well. She follows the latest government guidance with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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should:

n use what is known about children's prior knowledge and skills to plan more precisely for future learning n make the most of interactions to further extend children's developing language

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559536 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10191232 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Old Trafford, Manchester. She operates term time only, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder across the areas of her home used for childminding. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. She considered the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this had on children's learning. The childminder and inspector reflected together on children's learning during their play. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and took account of parents' written feedback. n A number of discussions were held between the inspector and childminder during the inspection. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and

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evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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