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 arrive at the setting happy and show eagerness to spend time with the childminder. She gets to know children's likes and dislikes and creates close bonds. This helps children to feel safe and secure in the welcoming, environment.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide range of activities and meaningful experiences. They are engaged and concentrate as they explore with compost. Children show fascination as they mould it in their hands, scoop it up with spoons and sprinkle it with their fingers. They show delight as they create bridges and ramps. Children select suitable objects, assess the height and place them down to balance with fine precision. This helps children to develop their hand muscles, small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. She sets clear rules and boundaries that children are happy to follow. Children listen and show mutual respect. They acknowledge each other's feelings and show genuine interest in what others have to say. As a result, children behave very well and are motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder was very aware of the emotional struggles that children may have had during the COVID-19 pandemic. To support these, she maintained regular contact with children and their families via video calls. She gathered any updates on children's personal and emotional needs. As a result, children were happy and well prepared for their return.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a very passionate practitioner and regularly reviews the quality of education that she offers to children. She attends training and webinars to further support her professional development. For example, she has undertaken training to help her to support children's speech and language. As a result, the childminder models language well and routinely introduces new words to help extend children's vocabulary. Furthermore, she monitors the progress of children's speech, providing additional support when it is needed. n Overall, the childminder provides a well-sequenced, unique curriculum for each child. She knows them very well and carefully considers their current interests, abilities and what they need to learn next. Children benefit from the care of the childminder, who is enthusiastic and gets involved in their play. However, at times, this interrupts children's learning as she does not give them time to fully

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explore or extend their own ideas during play. This means that children are not always able to consolidate their learning or see a learning experience through to the end. n Parents are very pleased with the quality of care and learning that their children

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28 June 2022 receive. They comment how their children have made great progress since starting. Parents say that they are well informed about their children's development. The childminder also communicates with other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's learning and development. This means that there is a collective approach from all people involved in caring for children. n The childminder provides some opportunities for children to learn about different people and communities, by providing activities on national awareness days and celebrations. However, she has not fully considered how to use children's own experiences and backgrounds to help them to develop their awareness of differences between themselves and others in society. n The childminder supports children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children have opportunities to be active, as they go on regular walks and take trips to

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local activity parks. Furthermore, the childminder encourages children to carry out good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands. Children delight in the healthy snacks and food the childminder provides. They are keen to talk about things that they like to eat and what is good for them. These good practices deepen children's knowledge and understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages children in managing their own personal care needs. For example, the childminder gives children step-by-step guidance on how to put on their own shoes and coats. These skills prepare children well for their future learning and readiness for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has clear policies and procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder is confident in recognising the possible signs of abuse. She regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding topics, such as completing courses on the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has relevant checks in place to evidence that she is suitable to fulfil her role. She carries out assessments of her home to ensure that she provides children with a safe and secure environment.

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n provide children with the time to fully explore their own ideas and consolidate their learning, at their own pace, during activities n provide children with more opportunities to learn about differences between

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28 June 2022 themselves and others in society, to strengthen their awareness of diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482704 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10231935 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 9 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Stretford area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intention for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder 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 and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request. n The inspector gathered the views of parents and their comments on the setting.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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