Childminder in Salford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 9 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a good quality provision. The completion of an early years qualification, along with other recognised practice-based training since her last inspection, has had a good impact on the care and learning experiences she offers children.  Audits, close monitoring and planning for improvement has enabled the childminder to sustain the improvements made at her previous inspection and continue to develop the provision further. As a result, the provision is safely managed and children are safeguarded.  Children make good progress. Through close tracking of what children can do, the childminder plans carefully to promote further development. By the time they are ready to leave, most have achieved a good standard and are prepared well for learning in the nursery or reception classes they join.  The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with children. This

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This provision is good

contributes to children's confidence and their good achievement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Everyday routines, such as mealtimes and group sessions, are not always organised in the best possible way to sustain the concentration and attention of the youngest children.  There are times when the childminder misses opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of and extend their learning about counting and calculation.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the organisation of routines, such as mealtimes and group times, to better sustain the concentration and attention of the youngest children  increase children's levels of achievement in mathematics by better supporting counting and calculation in play and daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present.  The inspector observed the childminder supporting children's play and subsequently discussed with the childminder her evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning that took place.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through the childminder's own records.  The inspector looked at children's records, including assessment and planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and records of the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. She has a secure understanding of child development and closely monitors how well they are doing in their learning. Consequently, she provides activities and interaction, which promote children's progress. The childminder uses recognised approaches to support young children's communication and language. For instance, a purposeful reduction in background noise and giving young children time to respond to words and sounds they hear, results in good listening, understanding and speaking. The most able children are very effectively supported to think, process information and respond through skilful use of questioning, particularly when listening to stories. As a result, they learn to anticipate what happens next and to complete unfinished familiar phrases. The childminder challenges children's listening and speaking even

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who attend. This is good

further, which helps them progress to recognising the initial sounds of familiar words in preparation for reading. However, occasionally, she misses opportunities to provide the same rich experiences in mathematics during everyday situations, such as how many place settings are needed altogether at the table.

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good

Children benefit from secure emotional attachments with the friendly childminder. They are confident and self-assured, express themselves freely and are encouraged to make choices and to operate independently. This gives them a good foundation for their future learning. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active, often in community activity groups. They learn that food they eat is important to their health. Also, the childminder responds to their food preferences, providing many home-made meals. Children's behaviour is good. Messages reinforced in play, such as reminders about the imaginary tea being hot, helps reinforce their understanding of staying safe. There are established routines, such as story times and mealtimes, which support children to learn how to follow expected routines. However, the organisation of mealtimes does not always best support children to concentrate and younger children frequently leave the table.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to safeguard children. She reviews risks in the environment and when she makes changes to the organisation of the provision. She notifies Ofsted of changes. Her responsible approach helps to keep children safe. The childminder is well motivated to provide good-quality provision for children. Since the last inspection, she has attended a broad range of training, which she has used to a good effect to improve the safe management of the provision as well as children's learning. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve, including seeking views of parents, are well established. Parents are well informed about the progress children make and are encouraged to contribute to assessments and support their learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307428 Local authority Salford Inspection number 818808 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Walkden, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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