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 Good

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The provision is good

Children undertake tasks for themselves throughout the day. For example, they get themselves drinks, wash their own fruit and select the resources they want to play with. Consequently, they are developing good levels of independence. Children are happy in the childminder's care and demonstrate they feel safe. They are confident to articulate what they want to do because they know the childminder listens carefully to them and responds to their interests. Children have a good range of resources to choose from, which supports them to be engaged in their play.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has high expectations of what they are able to achieve. This helps to ensure children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning. Children behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning because they have clear and consistent messages about expectations in the setting. They are eager to talk about things they have learned previously and are proud of their achievements. Children benefit from a consistent approach to their teaching because the childminder works closely with other settings children attend.

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need to do better?

n Children are developing their confidence because the childminder supports them to work things out for themselves. For instance, children try different ways to pour water from bigger containers to smaller containers. As a result, children are using their problem-solving skills. n Children are learning about cause and effect. For example, children play in water with ice and observe how the ice melts in warm temperatures. Consequently, children are inquisitive about why things happen. n The childminder has a caring nature and children respond well to her as she praises and encourages them to keep on trying. For example, as children try to fit objects into a box, the childminder praises their efforts and suggests other ways they might try to fit all the pieces in. As a result, children are developing resilience and confidence in their own abilities. n Children participate in good hygiene practices and learn the importance of these.

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need to do better?

For example, the childminder talks to children as part of their daily routines about regular handwashing. Therefore, children are developing a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder considers her own strengths and areas for development and seeks opportunities to enhance her skills. For example, she is volunteering at a pre-school to extend her experience of working with children with a range of needs. However, the childminder has not targeted her wider professional development and training sharply enough, in order to develop her knowledge to the highest level.

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need to do better?

17 June 2022 n Children engage in a good range of opportunities that promote their physical development. For example, they are skilled at climbing ladders, using swings and kicking balls and they understand what they need to do to keep themselves safe. Consequently, children are becoming competent in using their physical skills and taking appropriate risks. n The childminder works closely with parents. For example, she sends them photos of activities that children have engaged in and talks to them about what children are learning. Therefore, children benefit from a consistent approach to meeting their needs. n Children are developing their knowledge of the world around them. For instance, they grow fruit and vegetables and talk about what is needed for living things to grow. This enhances children's understanding of the growth cycle. n Children are developing their communication and language skills. The

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need to do better?

childminder provides narration as children play and uses new vocabulary. As a result, children are using a good range of words.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play in and she uses the curriculum to help children identify risks. This supports children's understanding of safety and reduces any potential dangers. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and knows how to respond should any concerns arise. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder is clear on the procedure to follow should any allegations be made against herself or a member of her household.

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should:

n seek wider training opportunities to further develop knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484078 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10231957 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 11 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sale, Trafford. She operates term time only and provides wraparound care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 June 2022 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

17 June 2022 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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