Jade Amanda Hardisty

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and safe in the childminder's home. They are cared for in a welcoming and child-orientated environment. All children have formed positive and secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder has adapted her ways of working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has gradually introduced ways to enable parents to enter a designated reception area. They use this space to have discussions with the childminder. This helps children to feel more settled and secure.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a wide range of play equipment in the well-organised playrooms. They actively embrace learning in the purpose-built all-weather outdoor play area. Children learn new physical skills, such as how to use a swing independently. They are guided to lift their legs and push them down again. Children beam with pride at their achievement as they gain momentum. Children demonstrate admirable behaviour as the childminder and her assistant offer lots of praise and acknowledgment when children wait their turn, share toys and are kind to each other. Children help to tidy away the equipment and naturally say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection and addressed the previous areas of weakness. She understands her statutory responsibilities and ensures that she has all the relevant records and information about the children in her care. As a result, children's safety is assured. n The childminder and her assistant ensure that children access a varied curriculum inside and outdoors. They help children to learn about the life cycle of plants, which supports their understanding the world. Older children develop their mathematical skills as they measure and record the growth of their plants. Younger children learn about their senses as they smell the herbs they are growing and dig in the soil, using their small-muscle skills. n Children display a positive attitude to learning and have high levels of confidence as they explore the garden for minibeasts. However, some equipment is in short

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need to do better?

supply, which results in occasions where children become distracted while waiting to use the resources. That said, children enjoy the activity. They explain how to be gentle when handling the spiders and woodlice they have found. They show fearlessness and are willing to 'have a go'. n The childminder has high expectations for all children's learning and progress. She has put into practice training around enhancing children's speech and language to close any gaps in this area of learning. Children benefit from the childminder's knowledge and expertise. They are confident communicators and have lots of opportunities to learn new words. They describe that worms

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20 April 2022 'wriggle' and wasps make a 'buzzing' sound. n The childminder teaches children about the differences between themselves and others. They visit places in the local community, such as shops and the library. The childminder provides activities to celebrate festivals around other faiths. This helps children to learn about life in modern Britain. n The childminder and her assistant provide nutritious home-made meals. They help children to learn about healthy lifestyles and recently made carrot and coriander soup. Children explain how they enjoyed making and eating the soup and say that it was good for them and very tasty. n The childminder and her assistant provide opportunities for children to develop their independence skills. They self-reliantly attend to their personal hygiene, such as handwashing, and learn to dress appropriately for outdoor play. Older children help to give out the plates and cups at lunchtime. Children help to serve

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their own portions of food. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships other agencies, such as the speech and language team. This helps to close any gaps in children's communication skills. She has a good understanding of the importance of making links with other settings and local schools. This helps children to have a smooth transition to their next stage of learning. n The childminder has developed effective ways to work in partnership with parents. She seeks their views to help her to evaluate her setting. The childminder shares how children are progressing. She also provides a lending library to help children to develop a love of books. The childminder provides parents with dental packs with helpful tips on how to encourage children to clean their teeth. Parents comment that they love the fact that children can play out in the garden in all weathers. They appreciate the home-made food and say

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that their children say it 'tastes like good food'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has made significant improvements to her recruitment procedures. She has robust procedures in place to ensure the suitability of any assistants she employs. Through completing relevant training and keeping their knowledge up to date, the childminder and her assistant are aware of their responsibility to safeguard children. They are also acutely aware of the impact of domestic violence on children's well-being. The childminder and her assistant know the agencies to contact in the event of any allegations made against either of them or household members. They also have robust risk assessments in place to ensure that the childcare environment is safe.

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should:

20 April 2022 n provide a well-organised environment so that children know where materials and tools are and can access them easily and make independent choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475531 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10217755 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 7 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n All areas of the childminder's home were viewed by the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant to assess their knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and how she evaluates her practice. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including children's information records and attendance registers. n The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with the children throughout the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity. n Consideration was given to parents' written and verbal comments. n The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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