Childminder EY356939

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 is caring and nurturing. She helps children feel secure and builds their confidence. The childminder responds warmly to children and offers emotional support which is appropriate to their needs. She uses circle time conversations to encourage children to talk about their feelings. Children show good levels of confidence in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages children to show respect for one another. They take turns in group activities and listen to their friends when sharing ideas. Children develop their social skills and understand how their actions affect others.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes healthy routines and active play. She encourages children to walk to school and wash their hands with soap and water. Children develop good hygiene practices and engage in regular exercise.

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The provision is good

The childminder implements a curriculum that helps children make good progress in their learning and development. She encourages children to use their problem- solving skills as they place stacking cups inside each other based on their size. Children develop their mathematical knowledge as they count the number of pieces of fruit they eat at snack time. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses professional development to enhance her practice. For instance, recent training has improved her understanding of how to support children's behaviour effectively. n The childminder extends children's vocabulary by using a wide range of words. She describes objects like ribbons as 'fluffy' and talks about seashells by describing how they 'rumble'. Children enjoy listening and talking and are becoming confident communicators. However, the childminder does not fully extend children's understanding or explain concepts during activities. This limits children's ability to deepen their knowledge and apply new understandings in different contexts. n The childminder effectively supports children's early literacy skills. Children enjoy listening to stories and can explain the sequence of what is going to come next. Children are developing a love of books and understanding that print carries

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meaning. n The childminder teaches children about different cultures and family structures. She reads stories with children that reflect a range of different family types. The childminder encourages children to draw pictures of their own families. She teaches children about events from other cultures, such as Chinese New Year. Children learn to respect differences and talk about the people who are

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18 September 2025 important to them. n The childminder supports children to explore movement and coordination as part of their physical development. She encourages children to jump up and down to familiar songs. Children bang on drums and shake maracas in rhythm to the songs they sing. Children develop rhythm and control as they move with purpose and respond to sound. n The childminder works with parents and carers to support children's care needs and learning and development. She shares photos of children engaging in activities, such as baking and imaginary play. The childminder and parents work together to meet the children's needs, such as reducing nap times. Children benefit from a consistent approach. n The childminder helps children prepare for their next stage of learning by encouraging them to develop independence. For instance, she supports children in using the toilet independently. The children encourage each other to put on

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their own shoes and coats. This helps build their competence in undertaking tasks independently. n The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate. She provides children with engaging resources, such as whisks, pinecones, building blocks, stacking cups, ribbons, and magnifying glasses. Children show curiosity and enthusiasm in their play.

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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 extend children's understanding so they can use their knowledge in a range of different contexts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356939 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10407444 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 8 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Timperley, Altrincham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around 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 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

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

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