Childminder in Trafford

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. There is a thoughtful settling-in process which supports children to be happy, settled and confident to leave their parents. The childminder plans activities and provides toys which the children mostly enjoy playing with. However, she does not clearly identify the skills, behaviours and knowledge that she wants the children to learn, and she does not consistently provide age-appropriate activities. For example, the childminder asks children to try to read words which are too advanced for their current stage of development. Additionally, she provides resources which are not well thought-out, such as paintbrushes that are too small for children to hold properly. This means that children do not consistently access meaningful learning.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides children with lots of time to play and learn outside. She takes children to visit local parks where they have the opportunity to develop their physical skills on the large equipment. They choose to play on bikes or push-along cars in the childminder's garden. Children grow plants, such as strawberries and salad leaves with the childminder, and they proudly show off the sunflowers they have planted. This helps the children to develop their understanding of the natural world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a range of activities for the children to choose from and resources to play with. Children enjoy playing with toy diggers on the floor and looking at books, which promote some basic learning. However, the childminder does not carefully consider what she wants the children to learn, practice and build upon, to help promote their good progress. Activities are not always appropriate for the age and stage of development of the children and what they are able to do. Consequently, children quickly become bored and restless. The childminder is keen to continue to improve her knowledge and understanding and is working in a positive partnership with a mentor. However, this is not yet benefitting her practice when devising a curriculum that consistently meets the needs of the children. n The childminder's conversations with children are pleasant and encouraging. She speaks kindly to the children, for example, when giving them instructions and

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need to do better?

asking some questions. However, she does not encourage back-and-forth conversations and her language with the children is, at times, limited. Consequently, conversations do not consistently promote children's new learning, or help them to explore their own ideas. n Children are supported to develop some independence skills. They are encouraged to try to put their own shoes on and to fasten their coats by

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12 June 2024 themselves. The children help to get the plates out at snack time and to find a knife to cut up the apples. Children are developing some of the self-care skills that help to prepare them for school. n Although the childminder does not consistently help children learn about expected behaviours, overall, they do learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe. The childminder teaches them some safe behaviours, for example, how to cross the road safely. Children wash their hands carefully before snack time and the childminder tells them the reasons why fruit is a healthy choice. n The childminder takes the children on trips and visits to interesting places, such as local parks, the library and a petting zoo. This helps to develop their understanding of the world around them. Children also enjoy attending playgroups with the childminder. This helps them to develop their confidence in socialising with other children in larger groups.

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n Parents report that the childminder works in close partnership with them. They say that their children and are happy and settled, and that they look forward to their sessions with her. Parents appreciate the discussions they have with the childminder. They have a good understanding of the activities which the childminder offers and this helps them to talk to the children about their day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

design a curriculum which meets children's needs, is age and stage appropriate and prioritises the development of children's language and communication 12/09/2024

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Due date

ensure that the implementation of the curriculum best supports children to learn what they need to know and be able to do. 12/09/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435583 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10335418 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

12 June 2024 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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12 June 2024 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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