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

On arrival, children greet the childminder with smiles and a 'good morning'. They are happy to be here and confidently head straight into the setting. Children independently select a book and sit quietly 'reading'. The childminder joins them and they eagerly request a story. Children immerse themselves in the story, pointing to objects and joining in with some words. Children enjoy being read to by the childminder and demonstrate their good relationships. The childminder has high expectations for behaviour and children sit at the table and wait patiently for breakfast. They chat to the childminder as she prepares this and thank her when they receive their food. Children know the mealtime routine and their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Children count the stairs as they go to the bathroom. They enjoy counting to ten accurately, and the childminder continues the sequence. Later, she encourages children to sequence events and models vocabulary, such as 'next' and 'afterwards', as they chat about the day's events. The childminder uses many opportunities to promote mathematical development as they arise. The childminder assesses children's development. She makes good use of her observations during child and adult-led activities. She knows their current stage of development and what their next steps are. The childminder plans activities around their interests to motivate their engagement. She wants the children to be well equipped for their next stage of learning, and has high expectations for them to achieve their full potential.

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need to do better?

n Since her last inspection, the childminder has prioritised her professional development. She is making good use of her training from a mathematics course and in relation to a language screening program. This is helping her to continually improve the quality of her provision for children. n The childminder is confident to alter her plans when she feels children will benefit from a spur-of-the-moment experience, such as snow. Children squeal in delight as they try to catch snow and taste it. Children use all their senses as they explore this natural phenomenon and develop their understanding of the world. n Children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) receive targeted daily support. They learn new English words during every day activities, such as when they play with a teddy bear. Children are encouraged to make him 'hop' or 'jump' and to say what the teddy is doing. The childminder supports children

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need to do better?

with EAL well and they make good progress. n Children are confident to ask questions about other people and talk about how they are the same and what is different. Stereotypical images, such as 'boys do

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need to do better?

30 January 2023 not have long hair', are challenged in age-appropriate ways. Children learn to accept and respect others, including those of different cultures and religions. n The childminder provides interesting activities. Children are engaged and enjoy using icing pens. They use them skilfully, squeezing them with appropriate pressure to draw squiggles on biscuits. Children's hand-to-eye coordination is good. However, during adult-guided activities the childminder does not continually promote children's individual learning. This dilutes opportunities for specific learning and means children do not make as much progress as they could. n The childminder helps children to do some things independently, such as using a flannel to wash their hands and faces. However, she does not build on what they can already do for themselves. This means they are not developing the higher levels of independence of which they are capable.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop large and small muscle movement. Children show a video of themselves dancing using ribbon sticks. They talk about how they twirled the ribbons. Children recall theses past events well and their physical development is good. n The childminder promotes positive relationships and behaviour. Children begin to tidy up when they are asked. Older children help younger ones and encourage them to put books back on the shelves. Children work cooperatively. n The childminder provides a reliable service and has good communication and relationships with parents. She is accommodating when settling children into her setting. She operates a flexible transition process according to the needs of individual families. Children do settle quickly and receive good quality care which meets their individual needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes a daily risk assessment which helps to ensure children can play safely. She uses some safety equipment, such as safety gates, to help her reduce potential risks. The childminder updates her safeguarding training annually. She has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. She is aware of potential indicators of possible abuse and the signs to look out for. She knows who to report suspected abuse to. The childminder and children regularly practise a fire drill and an evacuation procedure. This contributes to children's learning about staying safe.

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should:

n support children to continually develop a higher level of independence n carefully consider the intentions when planning activities to help children focus

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should:

30 January 2023 on specific aspects of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486849 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10265194 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 3 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Stretford area of Manchester. She operates from 8.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funding for early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2023 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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30 January 2023 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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