Childminder in Salford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2015 28 March 2012

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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

 Children are safeguarded well because the childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection. They are aware of the signs, symptoms and possible indicators of abuse and know the referral procedure well. This means that children are very well protected and their safety is assured.  Children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem. This is because the childminder and her assistant value children's opinions and praise children for their efforts and achievements during play.  A secure settling-in procedure is in place. The childminder and her assistant spend time getting to know each child and liaise with parents about children's care and learning needs. As a result, children's physical and emotional well-being is very well met.  Partnership working is strong. Parents are kept well informed of their child's developmental progress. Links with the local primary school, external professionals and

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This provision is good

the local community are well established.  The childminder and her assistant regularly reflect on their professional practice and demonstrate a strong commitment to drive forward improvement. Parents' and children's views are taken into account and acted upon. As a result, the quality of teaching, learning and care practices have significantly improved since the childminder's last Ofsted inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not always make the best use of the organisation of resources and books.  There are occasions where the childminder and her assistant do not always encourage children to think and talk about how things happen and why things work.

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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 resources and books to ensure that they are easily accessible to all children  strengthen good teaching even further by encouraging children to think and talk about why things happen and how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoor area. He spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder in the playroom.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and assistant's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the childminder's self- evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. Consequently, children receive an educational programme that captures their interests and keeps them motivated to learn. For example, children become fascinated while making pizza and are eager to participate in computer programs. Children access all areas of the learning environment generally well. However, the current organisation of resources and books, means that some toys and books are out of children's reach. Consequently, children do not always have the opportunity to freely explore and play with a wide range of toys and books. The quality of teaching is consistently good. As a result, children make good and better progress across all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistant support children well during their play and maintain a correct balance between adult-led and child-initiated learning. However, on

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who attend. This is good

occasion, opportunities are missed to help children think and talk about how things happen and why things work. For example, by explaining what happens when paints are mixed together and change colour. Children enjoy making marks with various resources, such as chalk. This helps them to develop the small physical skills required to promote early writing and supports their readiness for school.

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good

Children are very well cared for by the childminder and her assistant. Strong bonds have been established. Children regularly embrace the childminder and her assistant with hugs and cuddles. Children are self-motivated and self-confident individuals, who are eager to try new experiences, such as climbing low-level apparatus. Children's health and well- being is given high priority. Children are provided with healthy, wholesome and nutritious foods and are kept well hydrated. They display good independent skills, such as washing their hands, tidying toys away and fastening their coats. Children have opportunities to be physically active in the garden area and while on outings to the local park. The childminder and her assistant provide children with clear, consistent and age-appropriate behavioural expectations. As a result, children behave very well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides tailored support, training and coaching to her assistant and attends various training programmes. The childminder and her assistant have both completed a formal qualification in childcare since their last inspection. This has a positive impact on teaching and improves outcomes for all children. For example, the childminder and her assistant have a greater understanding of how to engage groups of children, such as boys in purposeful imaginative play. Consequently, boys take great delight in dressing up and enacting roles of teachers and superheroes. The monitoring of children's learning and development is robust. Gaps in learning are quickly identified and targeted well. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273053 Local authority Salford Inspection number 819900 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Salford, Manchester. The childminder works with her daughter who is her assistant. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant both hold 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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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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