Childminder, Out-of school day care in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

The childminder has successfully established her provision as an out-of-school club. Children are excited when they spot the childminder and her assistant waiting to greet them at the beginning of their visits to the club. They show they feel safe and secure with the childminder and her assistant, such as when they run to them for welcoming hugs. The childminder organises that new children are provided with another child who will be a 'club buddy' to help them to settle. Children get to know one another well. They make even more friends because of the childminder's skilful support.

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This provision meets requirements

Children can be heard engaging in much chatter with one another at the club. They value the time that they spend playing and relaxing with their friends. They learn much from the childminder, for instance that holding hands with other children can be a sign of friendship and to ask consent from others to do so.

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This provision meets requirements

Recently, the childminder introduced two new pet guinea pigs to the club and children chose the names Alice and Coffee. Children develop new skills and knowledge keenly, such as how to gently care for and feed the club pets.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave exceptionally well. They use their manners often. Children respect differences between each other. This is because of the expert guidance of the childminder and her assistant, helping children understand how to be kind and considerate people.

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need to do better?

n The childminder leads the club well. She has a clear vision for the high-quality care that she aims to provide. The childminder is dedicated to doing whatever she can to help children to excel in their development. For example, she makes sure that all children are included fully in activities. Nevertheless, the childminder has not given enough thought to providing training for herself and her assistant to ensure that their practice continues to improve. n The childminder and her assistant make sure that children know the club routines. They make certain that important activities, such as washing hands and eating snack, take place at a similar time each day. Children benefit from knowing what happens next and cope well with transition times. n The childminder and her assistant help children to learn about differences between people. For example, they celebrate a range of faiths and cultures with the children across the year. This helps children to respect different people's

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beliefs and behave positively towards others. n The childminder and her assistant engage well with parents and with staff at the

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18 September 2023 school she collects from. Parents are pleased with the quality of the before- and after-school care that their children receive from the childminder. They said that they feel the childminder has got the balance just right with the range of support that she provides for children. Parents report that the regular communication that they receive from the childminder is excellent. They enjoy hearing all about the activities in which their children take part. n The childminder and her assistant arrange themselves so that they can talk with children, join in their play and support their needs. They encourage children to talk about topics that interest them. For example, they discuss the story that they have read about owls and the paintings of owls that they have created. n Children know that their needs are at the centre of how the childminder works. For instance, the childminder values children's ideas and makes changes to club

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provision as a result. n The childminder makes sure that children are physically active for most of the time that they are in her care. She provides well-thought-out resources outdoors for children, so they can move their bodies and test their physical strength. Children's shouts of glee can be heard as they swing, run and slide with vigour at the club.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she and her assistant attend safeguarding training. They are knowledgeable about the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder and her assistant know what action to take if an allegation is made against them or a household member. They understand when to contact other professionals in the event of a concern about a child or adult. Children talk clearly about the childminder's safety rules, such as to have a 'walking partner' when walking between the school and club. Younger children relish the importance and responsibility of wearing a high-visibility tabard when walking near the road.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457343 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10304580 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 26 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Stretford, Manchester. She operates from 7.15am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 of all the areas of the club. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the activities being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that these were having on children. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's before- and after-school provision with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a range of the childminder's documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability staff working at the childminder's provision.

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18 September 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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