Childminder 307287

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2018 31 July 2014

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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 completes regular observations of children. Accurate assessment procedures help her to understand children's progress. The childminder carefully plans activities to support their next steps in development. Children make good progress.  Children are happy and enjoy their time spent in the childminder's company. They regularly laugh and giggle as they play. Children are emotionally secure and have a strong sense of well-being. The childminder has created a welcoming and friendly home.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They compliment her commitment and flexible service.  The childminder updates her skills through regular training. For instance, she has recently completed tooth health training. This impacts positively on children's good health as they learn about oral hygiene.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children's counting and number recognition as opportunities arise during play.  The childminder's current self-evaluation procedures do not effectively consider the views of parents to ensure priorities to improve, fully reflect those accessing the service.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to practise counting and recognise numbers as opportunities arise during play  strengthen self-evaluation procedures even further and engage parents in this procedure.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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. Detailed safeguarding procedures are well understood by the childminder. She knows how to identify and report child protection concerns following local authority guidelines. This contributes to children's welfare. The childminder enjoys mutual support from childminder friends and associates. She shares ideas and discusses practice. This helps to ensure her service is continually improving. The childminder is experienced and understands how young children learn and develop. She completes detailed tracking of children's progress. This helps to ensure any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and the childminder is a competent role model. She extends children's learning through her positive interactions. For example, children are challenged to draw around their hands. They learn to confidently hold pencils and make intended marks. This contributes to children's physical coordination, concentration and helps them acquire the necessary skills required for early writing. The childminder skilfully adapts her practice to meet children's differing needs and stages of development. For example, pens are provided for older children to draw with while younger children use chunky crayons for easy grip. This subtle difference in writing equipment enables all children to fully participate and benefit from the quality activity and teaching. All children are well supported and make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from time and space to independently solve problems. For example, children become deeply engaged as they spend time building a giant tower of bricks. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement. This helps to build children's confidence. Children persevere and are proud of their achievements. They are confident, independent and self-assured. Children are provided with healthy snacks and homemade meals each day. They enjoy varied food and develop good appetites. This contributes to children's good health. Children learn how to manage their personal safety. For example, they regularly talk to road crossing attendants and learn about traffic dangers. Children's health and welfare is promoted well. Children learn about different cultures, religions and celebrations. They gain an understanding of the wider world around them and the importance of respect and tolerance of others. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the necessary skills for their future learning. They are well prepared for their eventual move on to school. Children are physically confident. For instance, young children navigate obstacles within their environment with ease. This illustrates sound coordination and problem-solving skills. Children talk confidently. They assert their opinions and wishes through effective communication. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307287 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1103527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Eccles, Salford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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