Childminder EY476811

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, have formed close relationships with the childminder and readily go to her for cuddles. This helps support children's emotional well-being as it helps them to feel safe, settled and secure while they are in her care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to accurately assess children's achievements. She plans activities that children enjoy and which support them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works closely with parents and the information they share on a daily basis helps to support children's well-being, learning and development.  The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour and she sets age- appropriate rules and boundaries. This contributes towards children being responsive and they behave well.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children time to explore their own ideas and have periods of uninterrupted play.  The childminder does not ask parents for detailed information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting.

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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

 give children more time to explore and develop their own ideas through periods of uninterrupted play  gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start, to provide a clearer understanding of their initial abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.  The inspector observed children involved in a planned activity and discussed the outcomes of the activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to risk assess her environment, as well as identifying possible hazards for regular outings and the walk to school. This helps her to promote children's safety. The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis. She regularly shares information about children's development and their next steps in learning. This helps parents to be kept informed of the progress their child is making. The childminder is committed to providing good quality provision. She effectively reflects upon her practice to support her to identify areas for development. She involves parents and children in her evaluations. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through regular training. Through accurate monitoring of children's learning, the childminder is able to identify what children need to learn next and provide opportunities to extend their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's play. She tracks their achievements, which supports her in identifying what they need to learn next. She uses this information to provide opportunities to extend children's learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well and young children freely talk. She gives praise and repeats what children say, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and introducing new vocabulary. Children's mathematical skills are well supported. Children begin to use numbers and colours spontaneously in their play and the childminder effectively reinforces this awareness. One example of how she does this is by counting and correctly reinforcing the colours of balls and wooden bricks that children choose to play with. The childminder guides and supports young children who are in the early stages of walking. She encourages them to walk holding her hands and to safely negotiate steps

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts with children in a positive manner and at their level, providing them with lots of eye contact and praise. This helps to support their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder supports children's emerging independence skills, which equips them well for their future learning. Children make their own decisions about what to play with and enjoy practising how to feed themselves. There is a range of experiences offered to children to help develop their physical skills and they benefit from fresh air and exercise. For example, they regularly visit the park, go to a variety of places in the local area, such as the pet shop and library, and attend local playgroups. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy, make good progress in their learning and gain the key skills needed for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476811 Local authority Salford Inspection number 981669 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Worsley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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