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 demonstrate strong, secure attachments with the childminder at this setting. They are happy, safe and settled. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents during the settling-in period to ensure she builds positive relationships with children. This promotes children's emotional well-being. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave very well and display lovely manners. They show respect for the childminder as they tidy up after their play.

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The provision is good

There is a big focus on developing children's mathematical skills at this setting. For example, when discussing a spider, the childminder and the children count the legs on the spider. Furthermore, they discuss shape as they chalk a rainbow on the floor. The childminder and the children share a love of outdoors. Children excitedly explore the frog pond in the garden, they discuss tadpoles and the lifecycle of the frogs. In addition, children delight as they are pushed on the tree swing by the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the importance of online safety. Children have access to a tablet that they use for educational programmes when under the supervision of the childminder. The time spent on the tablet is limited and the childminder discusses how the children can keep themselves safe online.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder develops her curriculum to focus on children's physical, communication and social skills. For example, children are encouraged to build strong relationships and talk about their feelings. In addition, they have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. However, on occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to revisit and recap their past learning experiences. This means that children do not always apply and build upon what they already know. n The childminder uses regular assessments to monitor children's learning and development. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's development and respond quickly. The childminder shares her assessments with parents and supports them to contribute to their child's learning. n Communication and language is well supported. The childminder talks to children at appropriate times during their play and extends their vocabulary.

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Furthermore, opportunities to sing rhymes and songs are provided often. This helps support children to become confident communicators. n The childminder provides children with different opportunities to be creative. Children have access to a wide range of mark-making materials. For example, they enjoy free painting a tree they discovered on their outdoor walk earlier in

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need to do better?

20 October 2022 the morning. The childminder extends their learning by discussing the leaves on the tree and the current season. Opportunities such as these help children to develop knowledge about the world around them. n Parents' written comments show they are happy with the care the childminder provides. They report that their children have developed lovely relationships with the childminder and she is 'amazing.' Parents also comment they feel they 'couldn't ask for anyone better.' n Children are provided with a healthy diet and encouraged to look after their bodies. They enjoy fresh fruit for snack and home-made meals with vegetables for lunch. Furthermore, the childminder provides opportunities for rest and encourages children to wash their hands before meals. However, the nurturing childminder sometimes offers her help too quickly with tasks that children could try to do for themselves. This means that children have less opportunity to be

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independent in their self-care. n The childminder speaks with enthusiasm about recent opportunities to develop her knowledge and understanding. For example, she has recently completed a communication and language programme. This has enabled her to accurately assess any gaps in children's language development and act quickly to put interventions into place. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills. For example, they attend regular playgroups and meet with other childminders. As a result, children are learning to gain confidence in social situations as they meet new children and adults.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children in her care safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid qualification. This provides her with the skills and knowledge to respond should a child have an accident. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She undertakes regular risk assessments and keeps all equipment in good order. The childminder effectively supervises the children in her care.

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should:

n provide regular opportunities for children to revisit and recap past experiences and learning opportunities, to help them to build on what they already know n enhance children's independence skills further, particularly with regard to their self-care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301729 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10234906 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 1 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Trafford area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of qualifications and the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

20 October 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

20 October 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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