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

The childminder builds good relationships with children and helps them to feel emotionally secure in her care. She engages with children using warm interactions. The childminder listens to children and provides comfort and reassurance when they are upset. Children feel valued, respected and develop a sense of trust. The childminder supports children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. She takes them on outings on trams and trains to visit the library and museums. Children are developing curiosity, interest and wonder about the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of experiences. She delivers a sequential curriculum that builds upon what children know and can do. The childminder gives explanations to children to help them extend their understanding, such as what is needed to help plants grow. Children are making good progress in their learning and development and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. The childminder promotes good behaviour with children. She encourages children to tidy up the toys they have played with and gives them lots of praise and encouragement. Children are growing in confidence and understand the importance of following rules.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to continuous professional development to enhance her knowledge and improve her practice. She has recently completed a degree in Early Years and has undertaken training to support children's language development. Consequently, she has improved her understanding of child development and strengthened the quality of interactions with children. n The childminder has implemented a well-designed curriculum to enhance children's communication and language skills. She engages children in interesting conversations, introduces new vocabulary and reads stories. This helps children to use a range of words in different contexts to explain their thoughts and develop a love of books. n The childminder has established an effective educational programme to develop children's physical skills. She encourages children to develop their large physical skills through climbing and using equipment at the park. Children develop their

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need to do better?

fine motor skills by using tools with increasing control. This supports children to build their strength and coordination. n The childminder helps children to understand and manage their feelings and emotions. She gives children consistent guidance, supports them to express their feelings and role models kindness and respect in her interactions with children. Children are developing an understanding of how they feel, are kind to others and are learning how to share and take turns.

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need to do better?

4 March 2025 n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's independence as part of self-care. However, there are occasions when the childminder completes tasks for children that they are capable of doing themselves, such as cleaning their hands or wiping their nose. This means children do not always develop the confidence and skills needed to manage tasks independently. n The childminder has built good relationships with parents. She keeps them up to date on children's progress and routines. Parents feel well-informed and supported. Children benefit from a consistent approach to their care and education. n The childminder teaches children about how people are unique. She introduces children to different cultural celebrations and uses books that represent different ethnicities and abilities. This helps children to understand and appreciate diversity. n The childminder sometimes provides too much structure within craft activities

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which limits children's opportunities to express themselves. This restricts children's imagination and does not allow them to create their own unique designs. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development. She incorporates counting and number recognition into daily activities. She encourages children to count blueberries during snack time and supports them to identify numbers in their environment. Children are developing mathematical knowledge, which they use in a range of situations.

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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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should:

n encourage children to develop their independence and take more responsibility for their own self-care n extend opportunities which allow children to express their own ideas and develop their imagination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367441 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10376061 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 5 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 March 2025 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

4 March 2025 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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