Childminder EY495734

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 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

 The childminder and her assistant work well as a team. The childminder communicates effectively and delegates tasks well. Strong teamwork ensures children's needs are quickly met and promotes the smooth running of the service.  The childminder and her assistant are friendly and welcoming. They have created a home-from-home environment. Children are treated as part of the family, contributing to their positive self-esteem.  The quality of teaching to support children's communication development is particularly strong. The childminder listens attentively to children. She engages in meaningful discussions about their play. Children feel valued and develop good language skills.  The programme of activities is stimulating and varied. Children make good progress.  The childminder completes quality observations of children's abilities. She knows children in her care well and precisely plans to support their ongoing learning. Accurate

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share detailed information about children's abilities and stage of development with schools children move on to, to promote consistency in their learning and development.  The childminder does not effectively share skills and knowledge gained from training with her assistant to maximise impact on the quality of practice.

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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

 strengthen links and information sharing with schools that children move on to and further promote continuity of learning and development for them  develop systems to share information and knowledge gained through training to extend the assistant's good practice even further.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have detailed knowledge relating to child protection. They understand how to recognise and report safeguarding concerns to promote children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant are motivated and passionate to provide quality care and learning opportunities. Self-evaluation procedures are well established. The childminder gathers views from parents and children. Consequently, priorities to improve reflect the views of those who access the service. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents positively comment that children flourish in the childminder's care, are happy, sociable and ready to move on to school. The childminder is vigilant about safety. Procedures for safe supervision of assistants and recruitment are sound and risk assessment procedures are robust. Regular checks of the environment ensure children play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is dedicated to providing high-quality learning experiences for children. She plans a range of exciting activities to inspire and enthuse them. . For example, children remain engrossed during an exciting sand activity. The childminder is a good role model. She sensitively joins in children's games and suggests ideas to extend their thinking. For instance, children are encouraged to carefully roll sand into balls. This also contributes to their concentration and physical coordination. Children are further challenged to count the sand balls and identify large and small sizes. This helps promote children's problem solving and emerging mathematical skills. Regular trips and outings within the community extend children's learning and experiences. Children write shopping lists prior to visiting local shops. They choose and pay for items they have selected. Children are well supported by high-quality teaching to develop emerging writing,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, calm and nurturing. Children emotionally thrive supported by her gentle interactions. Children are extremely independent. They confidently undertake familiar routine tasks. For instance, children tidy away toys, retrieve their shoes and coats prior to going outside and feed themselves with ease. Children behave well. They are reminded to say please, thank you and be respectful of others. The childminder and her assistant provide consistent boundaries for children to promote positive behaviour. Sound hygiene procedures are well embedded. For instance, children eagerly wash their hands with soap and talk about washing the germs away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and eager to learn. They develop early mathematical skills and count, sort and categorise objects well. Children make good progress from their starting points. They follow instructions well and communicate with others clearly. Children acquire key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495734 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1033713 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Cadishead, Salford. She operates all year round, from 7.15am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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