Childminder EY411985

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 22 September 2016

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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 and her assistants have recently attended training courses and received support from the local authority. This has resulted in significant improvements to the quality of the provision since the last inspection.  Children are happy and settled in the welcoming environment. This is because the childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's emotional well-being.  The childminder and her assistants are skilled in promoting children's communication skills. They use questions, discussions and commentary, which encourages children to speak at every opportunity.  The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn. They use this knowledge skilfully to teach and engage children in activities. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not always include the views of parents and children.  The childminder does not always make the best use of her knowledge of children's next steps to sharply focus the activities provided.

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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

 improve the systems for self-evaluation to regularly include the views of parents and children  strengthen the opportunities to follow children's interests and next steps during play to enhance their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder and one of her assistants.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's progress files, assessment documents, policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has shown a commitment to identify areas for improvement, and quickly acted to make the required changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have recently completed safeguarding training. This has equipped them with a good understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse, which helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder monitors the work of her assistants well. She conducts regular supervisions to identify the main strengths in practice and any weaknesses. This helps to ensure that teaching continuously improves and impacts positively on children's skills and abilities. The childminder regularly reviews her practice. However, she does not regularly seek the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder knows the children in her care very well and uses this knowledge to plan stimulating activities. However, at times these activities are not sharply focused enough to ensure they are meeting the next steps in children's development. The childminder and her assistants allow children to freely access a wide variety of activities. They allow children to lead their own play and intervene skilfully to develop learning further. Children's creative and mathematical skills are greatly encouraged as they recall the ingredients they need to make a pretend birthday cake. Parents speak very highly of the service the childminder provides and the progress their children are making in her care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has built strong bonds with the children in her care. Parents speak highly of the settling-in procedures which support their children's emotional well-being. The childminder places a strong emphasis on manners and being kind to others. As a result, children's behaviour is good and they have developed strong friendships with each other. The childminder provides children with healthy foods and daily physical activities. This helps them to develop an awareness of the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from regular outings, including a recent visit to China Town. This greatly encourages their awareness of other faiths, cultures and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points, including those who require additional support. The childminder has good systems in place for reviewing children's progress. These systems clearly recognise any gaps in children's development. This ensures that those in need of additional support receive it quickly so that any gaps in learning are closed. There is a strong emphasis on developing children's speech and language through stories, discussion and songs. As a result, children are confident communicators and are developing the skills they require for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411985 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1086807 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Eccles, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and employs three assistants. Of these one holds a qualification at level 2.

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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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