Childminder in Salford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 20 July 2010

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

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a change in the persons aged 16 years or over living on the premises.  The childminder does not always make best use of the opportunities to support children's developing mathematical skills further, particularly in relation to size.  The childminder does not always provide a selection of books for children to easily access wherever they are playing, to promote both their enjoyment in books and extend their thinking skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder observes children and makes assessments of their development. She uses this information to plan interesting and challenging activities. Therefore, all children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good relationships with children. For example, children laugh with the childminder as they play games together.  Children benefit from a very welcoming, enabling and stimulating environment, with use of a wide range of good quality toys and resources.  The childminder has drive, passion and enthusiasm for future improvements and seeks advice from the local authority and wider agencies, as and when required, in her endeavour to improve outcomes for children. In addition, undertaking an early years qualification at level 3 has enabled her to reflect upon and improve her practice.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to explore a range of books wherever they prefer to play, in order to enhance their thinking skills and enjoyment of books  maximise the opportunities for children to learn about size, by using resources that are accurately proportioned and by comparing the size of different objects.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure Ofsted are notified of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 years or over, working or living on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure Ofsted are notified of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 years or over, working or living on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documents provided by the childminder relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage, including children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents and discussed self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gains information from parents about their child's starting points in their learning, so she is able to plan activities based on what they can already do. The childminder supports children's communication and language development, by labelling objects and extending the comments children make. Children have an excellent range of books indoors to support their literacy skills. However, there is scope to extend their love of books, for example, in the outdoor area, to extend their thinking even further. The childminder does not fully extend children's understanding of size because she uses toy animals that are not representative in size by comparison, and asks children to describe objects as big or small, with no comparison to another object. The childminder is working closely with parents to ensure children are acquiring the key skills required for their next steps in learning. For example, she has created a display for parents of how they can help

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requires improvement

A weakness in the management of the provision, with regards to not notifying Ofsted of changes to the household, has the potential to compromise children's well-being. The childminder ensures she meets the individual care needs of children. For example, when they play outside in the sun she ensures they are wearing sun cream and have easy access to a drink of water. Children choose whether to play indoors or outdoors each day, which gives them choices and good opportunities for exercise and fresh air. The childminder supports children's growing independence. For example, as soon as they are ready, she gives them drinks in cups without a lid on. Children are growing in their confidence because the childminder encourages them to try new experiences, and she uses positive body language to reassure them. The daily conversations with parents, and sharing of information on a secure social media site, ensure that the childminder is able to

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requires improvement

create a two-way flow of information with parents to consistently meet the needs of children.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder did not notify Ofsted of a change in the adults living on the premises. As a result, Ofsted were not able to undertake the appropriate checks to all adults living on the premises. However, the risk to children is not significant because the childminder has undertaken a Disclosure and Barring check to ensure their suitability. She monitors the educational programme by checking she is providing a range of activities across all areas of learning. The childminder jointly observes children with her mother and sister, so they can compare their opinions and ensure all children are making good progress in their learning. The childminder has developed a display of photographs of children's families after attending a course on attachment. As a result, children have a good sense of belonging. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and the appropriate action to take if she is concerned about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407023 Local authority Salford Inspection number 850796 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Swinton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She co- childminds with her mother and sister. The childminder holds a relevant 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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