Childminder in Salford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands her role in supporting children's learning and development. She keeps children safe and promotes their personal development, behaviour and welfare.  The childminder has completed all relevant training, including first aid and has a very good awareness of safeguarding. The childminder explains the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder understands the need to complete risk assessments on the environment, both inside and outdoors, to ensure her home is safe and secure. She extends these risk assessment to outings in the local community. She explains how she will teach children to be aware of their own safety.  The childminder attends a variety of training courses and researches educational topics of interest and relevance. She discusses the value of self-evaluation and of involving

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The provision meets requirements

parents and children in driving her provision forward.  The childminder has a very good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She demonstrates that she has high expectations of what children can achieve, and fully understands the different ways they learn.  The childminder demonstrates how she will provide a wide range of opportunities across all areas of learning. She explains how she will teach children the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning and their move on to school.  The childminder demonstrates how she will observe, evaluate and assess children's progress and plan for their individual next steps in learning. She explains the importance of working in partnership with parents to fully support children's learning.  The childminder explains the importance of developing children's self-confidence and self-awareness. She explains how she will actively teach children to recognise and value

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The provision meets requirements

similarities and differences between themselves and others within their local community and the wider world.  The childminder explains how she will promote children's good health and hygiene. She understands the importance of providing children with a range of physical activities outdoors. The childminder has a good understanding of the food allergen requirements. She explains how she will take into account children's dietary needs when providing children with healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states

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The provision meets requirements

whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises where childcare is provided, including the rear garden and provision for overnight care.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including documentation and records, such as, emergency contact information, policies and procedures, enrolment forms and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, including, her childminder registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475146 Local authority Salford Inspection number 978224 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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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 the Eccles area of Manchester. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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

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Telephone number

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