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 are happy and content at the setting. They develop warm and caring relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children receive lots of cuddles, reassurance and encouragement to explore new things. This approach supported children's emotional needs well on their return from the COVID-19 closure.

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The provision is good

Children joyfully move around the childminder's home and confidently select what they want to play with and lead their own learning. The childminder carefully matches the resources and activities she provides to support children's current interests and learning needs. Younger children enjoy exploring with musical instruments. They show curiosity as they play them together, expressing delight when they make different sounds. Older children sit together and look at animal books and confidently relate the pictures they see to the animals that are on offer. Children show a love for books and are thrilled when they predict what animal will be on the next page. This extends children's concentration, eagerness to learn and supports their communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They play in harmony with each other, show kindness and make great friendships. Children know the routine well and listen to instructions that are given. They display good manners, share toys and invite children of all ages in their play. The childminder and her assistant are kind, caring and good role models. This creates a calm environment where children feel happy, safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a dedicated and passionate practitioner. She reflects on her own and her assistant's ongoing professional development needs. However, she does not act upon identified training opportunities as quickly as she could, in order to raise the quality of education even further. n Children have great fun running around in the garden. They take risks as they climb onto play apparatus and carefully lift and carry heavy containers of water from one place to another. This contributes to children being active, supports their physical skills and ability of carrying out tasks with care. n Children's health and well-being are promoted well. Children learn about good hygiene routines as the childminder regularly reminds them to wash their hands. They have a choice of healthy foods and snacks. Children smile as they see the fruit on offer at snack time, and eagerly choose their favourite option. Furthermore, children learn the importance of putting on sun cream to protect

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need to do better?

their skin from the sun. This contributes to children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle and how to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

20 June 2022 n The childminder and her assistant promote children's independence well. For example, children pour their own drinks, feed themselves and put on their own shoes. These additional skills will benefit them in their future learning and eventual move to school. n Overall, the childminder and her assistant provide a well-sequenced curriculum. They provide exciting activities and learning experiences for children. It builds on what children already know and focuses on supporting children with their future learning. However, on occasions, activities for younger children are pitched too high and are too advanced for them. Therefore, they are not always able to meaningfully engage in the activity provided and lose focus quickly. n The childminder encourages parents to share information about what their children know before they start. She provides regular updates about children's learning and development and encourages parents to share any achievements or

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interests children have at home. Furthermore, the childminder has established relationships with other settings children attend. She shares important information regarding children's learning, such as assessments of their development. This back-and-forth approach helps the childminder, parents and other teachers to support continuity in children's learning. n The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her make improvements. She takes on board any feedback given. This helps to inform future planning. For example, more specific trips are planned to the woods, train stations and parks. This provides children with a wider understanding of the natural environment and the local community in which they live.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know what their responsibilities are in relation to safeguarding and protecting children from harm. They confidently explain what the procedures are if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training and follow the most up-to- date local authority guidance. They have current first-aid qualifications so that they can provide appropriate medical support should a child need any treatment. The childminder provides a safe, homely environment that minimises any potential risks to children's safety.

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should:

n access professional development opportunities, in a timelier manner, in order to develop the quality of education further n strengthen the curriculum further, so that younger children consistently access activities that match their developmental needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480908 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10219859 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 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Urmston area of Manchester. She works with an assistant and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and her assistant holds a level 2.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's and assistant's intention for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistant and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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