Childminder in Salford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 27 February 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always use information from her assessments of children's progress to plan for the next stage in their learning and progress.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice well enough or gather the opinions of parents and children, to improve practice and raise outcomes for children to a good level.  The childminder does not share information about children's progress consistently with parents and external agencies, to provide targeted support and timely intervention.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to engage the children in more-purposeful play and help them understand the daily routines.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop a close bond with the childminder and her assistant. They show they feel secure and this strengthens children's self-confidence and well-being.  The childminder offers parents the opportunity to visit with their children so they can begin to develop a bond with her before they start. This helps children to adjust to their new routine and to settle quickly.  Children learn to behave well. The childminder reminds the children to be kind and share with each other.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 use ongoing observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next and shape learning experiences for each child. 30/07/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make stronger use of self-evaluation and gather views of parents and children to identify improvements and keep practice up to date  improve how information is shared with parents and external agencies to provide targeted support for children  support children to understand their daily routines and become more involved in meaningful play.

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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 both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the assistants who work with her.  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 requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Overall, the childminder is aware of the main signs and symptoms of abuse, and understands most procedures to follow to protect children from abuse or neglect. The childminder is not proactive in evaluating the quality of her provision. She does not consistently identify areas for improvement or include the views of parents and children to establish what action needs to be taken. The childminder maintains accurate records for medication and accidents to help to assure children's welfare. Effective risk assessments ensure the environment, resources and equipment are suitable. The children enjoy attending local trips to the parks and local library, and learn about the local community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant regularly observe children in their play. However, they do not always use these observations and assessments to plan for the children's next stage of learning and development. For example, children who are identified as being below their age and stage of development for physical development, do not receive challenging activities to support their progress in this specific area of learning. Although the childminder monitors the children's progress to assess for any gaps in their learning, she does not successfully share this information with parents and any external agencies to provide targeted support. The childminder follows children's lead, allowing them to decide on the type of play, such as whether to play indoors or outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although the childminder and her assistant have a daily routine for children to follow, they do not help children to understand what is expected from them and they are not always purposefully engaged in meaningful play opportunities. For example, the childminder interrupts their play outside to prepare for the next activity. Children enjoy developing their physical skills, for example, as they play on the slide in the garden. The childminder helps children to understand how to eat healthily and provides a varied and well-balanced diet. For example, children enjoy cooking pizzas, sprinkling on the cheese and ham toppings, which they can take home and share with their parents.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress. Although gaps in their learning are closing, weaknesses in planning their next steps and sharing this information thoroughly means that they do not close as quickly as possible for all children. Despite this, children are developing the basic skills they need for school. Children are independent, respectful and well mannered.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273053 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1091824 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold an appropriate early years 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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