Childminder 504172

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 9 November 2015

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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

 The childminder has addressed the action raised at the previous inspection. She has notified Ofsted of all changes to those living on the premises and provided evidence of their suitability.  The childminder provides a broad range of interesting activities which reflects children's preferences and needs. Children's views about the setting are frequently sought in order to help promote continuous improvement in the quality of provision.  The childminder's care practices effectively promote children's emotional and physical well-being. Children are confident and happy. They demonstrate highly secure attachments to the childminder.  The childminder has long-standing links with other settings that children attend. She makes good use of these and complements children's learning by also forming effective partnerships that help promote their welfare.  The childminder makes effective use of partnerships with parents in order to promote

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This provision is good

children's well-being. She helps them become involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views, ensuring their children's needs are met and to help promote continuous improvement in practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children build on their self- help skills and to learn whilst helping others.  The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to help children solve simple problems.

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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

 enhance the use of opportunities for children to extend their self-help skills and contribute to the organisation of routines  make the best possible use of all opportunities to develop children's problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning, along with evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her provision in order to bring about continuous improvement.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents and spoke to one parent to gain their views of the setting. The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage any concerns she may have about children's welfare. All required records and documents are now in place. The childminder has improved her understanding of how to implement requirements which help to safeguard children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's achievements and development closely. She shares this information with parents and other settings to promote continuity of progress. The childminder has improved the ways in which she reflects on her practice. She identifies areas where she can make further changes that contribute towards continuous improvement in the quality of provision. This includes training needs, which she addresses quickly once they are recognised. She builds on the knowledge and skills gained from her qualification, which contributes towards promoting children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests closely. She provides enjoyable and challenging activities, helping children to relax and enjoy their time when not at school. Resources are easily accessible, which enables children to make decisions about what to play with. The childminder provides a broad range of activities that supports children to be creative and imaginative. Children enjoy practising their manipulative skills when cutting out shapes, using scissors to make greetings cards. They decide on the sizes of buttons and the colours to use for decorating the cards, as well as practising their writing skills. The childminder encourages children to use their knowledge of letters and numbers through the activities offered. She makes effective use of children's discussions about their play, helping to develop their communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are taught to manage their belongings and hygiene competently, which complements the independence skills they need at school. The childminder uses a variety of effective strategies that helps children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children learn how to observe rules that help to promote the safety and well-being of everyone in the setting. The childminder acts as a highly effective role model for using good manners and children's behaviour reflects this. She teaches children how to stay safe in a variety of environments. The childminder uses a range of methods to celebrate children's efforts and achievements, helping them to develop good self-esteem. She places a strong emphasis on children developing a knowledge and understanding of diversity. The childminder challenges children's thinking about others, including those who are not in their immediate experience. She helps children to gain a positive view of the similarities

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

they share with others and any differences. Children are effectively taught about the factors which contribute to a balanced lifestyle. They enjoy healthy foods and have daily access to outdoor activities, including some that enable them to take small, well-managed risks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504172 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1032971 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the Swinton area of Salford, Greater Manchester. She operates in term time from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 5pm on weekdays, except bank holidays. The childminder operates in school holidays from 7.30am to 5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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