Childminder EY446400

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children become fully absorbed in fun and engaging activities. The programme of learning and play is inspirational and fills children with awe and wonder. They solve complex problems with ease, demonstrating excellent resilience and a positive 'can- do' attitude. Children learn about science as magnets 'attract' and 'repel'. They problem-solve, such as by finding different household items that attract the magnetic force. Children giggle when they achieve this difficult task.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder joins in children's games and makes suggestions to extend their learning. For example, children enjoy rolling balls in paint. The childminder extends children's vocabulary by describing the balls as 'spheres'. She encourages children to predict what patterns the balls will create. Children respond using vocabulary such as 'straight' and 'wavy', mastering their thinking skills. The childminder's excellent participation in children's play supports their all-round progress. She plans regular trips in the local community to further extend children's wonderful experiences. They roll down grassy hills, fly kites on windy days and feed ducks in nearby nature parks. Children benefit from an exceptionally broad and stimulating curriculum, which ignites their curiosity and eagerness to explore and learn.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder creates an extremely welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for children to flourish. Her teaching and interactions with children are incredibly respectful. The childminder places children truly at the centre of her practice. For example, she invites children to share their valuable thoughts and listens intently to their ideas. This thoughtful and considerate approach is a notable strength. The childminder's passion and love for her job is clear. In turn, children are self-assured. They receive plenty of affection and thrive in their emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a superb knowledge of supporting children's language. She speaks several languages fluently, including German, Spanish and British Sign Language. The childminder makes excellent use of this expert knowledge and immerses children in an environment rich in language. Children make rapid progress in their speech, vocabulary and communication skills as a result of the childminder's first-rate teaching. n The childminder is a dedicated practitioner and her drive for excellence is commendable. She continually evaluates all aspect of her service. The childminder strives to offer exceptional quality to benefit the families and children she supports. n The childminder's home is meticulously tidy and organised. This enables children to move freely around the home, selecting toys confidently. The childminder plans the space to promote children's independence and decision-making skills

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27 August 2025 very well. n The childminder has extremely high expectations for children's behaviour. She offers children excellent support and continual praise and encouragement to foster their positive behaviours. The childminder guides children to make good decisions and follow boundaries. Children instinctively tidy away their toys, without prompting. This is because children have an astute awareness of what is expected of them. n Partnerships with parents and carers are exemplary. There is a 'whole family' approach to the childminder's practice. The childminder often extends her care, advice and support to include parents and children. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise her dedication and commitment to their children's well- being and progress. Parents refer to the service they receive as excellent and comment they are proud to benefit from the high-quality setting. n The childminder adapts activities to meet all children's changing interests and

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abilities. This helps her to create targeted learning opportunities that extend children's learning. Children make excellent progress in their learning, supported by responsive teaching tailored to their individual needs. n The childminder is an active participant in a network group for local childminders. They often meet to discuss and share their best practice ideas. The childminder mentors newly registered and less-confident practitioners to disseminate her excellent knowledge and support other professionals to flourish. n The childminder offers children nutritionally balanced and home-made meals. She carefully plans her menu to ensure that all food groups are included. The childminder grows fruit, such as damsons, in her garden and encourages children to learn where their food comes from. This considered approach to menu planning and mealtimes promotes children's health. n The childminder has a deep understanding of child development. She uses this

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excellent knowledge to offer an extremely ambitious curriculum. The childminder has extensive assessment procedures, which help her to capture, with detail and accuracy, children's ever-changing needs and abilities. Her planning and teaching aims to narrow gaps quickly in children's learning and help them to make rapid progress. n The childminder engages in a vast range of training to extend her impressive knowledge and skills even more. Children benefit from this continual professional development, which contributes significantly to the childminder's confidence and high-quality practice.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446400 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10398175 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 9 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Timperley area of Trafford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of the premises. They discussed how the environment and daily routines are organised to support children's safety and learning. n The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and considered their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a sample of key documentation, including training and qualification records.

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Inspection activities

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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