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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's home. They enjoy cuddles with her and look to her for support or reassurance. The childminder gets to know children very well. She gathers pertinent information about their care routines and learning when they first start to attend. This enables her to adapt her provision and ensure that children's needs are met from the outset.

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The provision is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has worked hard to improve her approach to children's learning. The childminder provides a well-sequenced curriculum based on her understanding of how children learn and develop and their individual interests. The development of children's communication and language skills are at the heart of the curriculum. Children enjoy sharing stories, recalling what will happen next. They join in with familiar parts of the story when the childminder pauses and eagerly talk about the pictures. This helps to develop children's communication skills and a love of literacy.

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The provision is good

The childminder is an effective role model. She has high expectations for children, particularly of their behaviour. The childminder demonstrates the behaviours she wishes children to adopt, such as sharing and turn-taking. She is mindful to teach children to recognise the impact their behaviour may have on others. Children behave well and welcome visitors with confidence.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection the childminder has strengthened her understanding of how to sequence children's learning. For example, she knows that children need to develop strength in their hand muscles before they learn to write. She therefore provides opportunities such as painting and moulding dough to assist children in developing their skills. The childminder observes children as they play, assesses their progress and plans appropriate next steps to help children to make good progress. n The childminder immerses children in spoken language. She talks to children about what she observes them doing and narrates their play. The childminder introduces new vocabulary during conversations with children. For example, as children scrunch paper, the childminder introduces words such as 'expand' when describing how the paper attempts to return to its original shape. All attempts at communication are recognised and valued by the childminder. Children develop

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need to do better?

good communication skills. n The childminder identifies any emerging gaps in children's learning and development. When children require additional support, this is quickly sought. The childminder works in close partnership with a range of outside agencies to

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need to do better?

6 June 2025 help ensure that the individual needs of children are met. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is eager for all children to do well. She supports their play, asking questions to help extend their learning further. On occasion, however, the childminder offers her help too quickly when children are faced with simple problems. This means that children do not always have opportunity to apply what they know in new situations to fully develop their thinking and problem- solving skills. n Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills. For example, they learn how to wash their hands properly, successfully manage their own drinks and organise their own packed lunches. The childminder encourages children to make choices about what they would like to play with. Children are becoming increasingly independent. This helps to prepare them for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on the quality of service she offers. She targets her continued professional development precisely in order to enhance her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. For example, the childminder has undertaken training to enhance her understanding of teaching and learning. This has positively impacted upon her provision. The childminder is clear in what she wants children to learn and how to adapt her curriculum accordingly. n Parents are extremely happy with the care the childminder provides. They value the regular communication about their child's learning and development. The childminder shares ideas and offers advice on a range of topics, such as toilet training. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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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 give children time to think and try out their own ideas in order to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435583 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10357997 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 12 June 2024

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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 The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and the assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 June 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

6 June 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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