Childminder EY343200

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 8 February 2011

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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 consistently reflects upon her practice. She uses self-evaluation well to help identify areas to improve. Verbal and written questionnaires are used to gather information from parents to support the development of her service.  The childminder monitors the progress children make, completing regular assessments of their learning and shares these with parents. She identifies areas where children need support and plans opportunities to help them develop further. Children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents, other professionals and settings are good. The childminder shares and gathers a range of information to ensure consistency in care and learning.  The childminder has a calm and polite manner. She is very responsive to children and attentive to their individual needs, showing affection and providing lots of praise. This helps support their confidence and well-being. Children express their feelings freely and

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This provision is good

comment on how they love her.  The childminder helps to develop children's language and communication skills. She speaks clearly and repeats words, as well as giving children the opportunity to talk and be listened to.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to independently access their own choice of resources, particularly outside.  The childminder does not focus ongoing professional development opportunities enough on raising the quality of her practice to help accelerate children's progress.

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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

 provide a range of opportunities for children to independently access their own resources, particularly outside  expand continuous professional development opportunities to focus even more sharply on achieving outstanding levels of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and from documentation completed by them.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and is confident in what action to take if any concerns arise. She regularly checks the areas used for childminding within her home and has a good range of policies, procedures and risk assessments that she uses to help keep children safe. The childminder has successfully addressed the areas identified for improvement at her last inspection. She now continually reviews children's progress and evaluates her planning to ensure accuracy in relation to their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good teaching skills to successfully engage children of different ages in the same activity for long periods of time. Children scoop pebbles into different shaped containers and count them. The childminder brings other objects, such as baking trays and bun cases into the activity, to help involve children who enjoy imaginative play. They place stones in the cases and pretend to bake. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills. They are challenged to add and take away stones and feel how heavy they are. Children are very interested in books and enjoy reading independently and in groups. During story time, the childminder asks children questions, such as what kind of flowers are in the pictures. This helps to promote children's thinking skills. She extends their learning further and shows them real daisies in the garden. She talks to the children about how they grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and settled. Behaviour is good. Children are taught how to be respectful and kind to each other. The childminder is an excellent role model. Children copy her polite and considerate manner. They have opportunities to learn about diverse communities, such as through regular visits to local play centres and groups. Physical skills are well supported. Children enjoy visiting parks and trampoline centres. The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She gathers information from parents about care routines and to plan healthy snacks, taking into consideration cultural and dietary needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident and independent. They help themselves to tissues and blow their noses. They put coats and shoes on before they play outside. Children enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks, such as helping to find boots and tidying up. They benefit from the experiences offered and learn key skills ready for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343200 Local authority Salford Inspection number 857275 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Salford. She operates mainly during term time from 9am to 1pm, 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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