Childminder in Salford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2018 27 April 2018

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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 offers a friendly, homely environment for children to learn and play in. She has a good range of resources for children that are age appropriate and provide enough challenge to support their development.  The childminder observes children and tracks their development. All children are progressing comfortably within the expected age bracket. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and the childminder seeks support if needed.  Relationships with parents and other early years professionals enable the childminder to gather information and support children's ongoing progress. Parents share information about children's home life and achievements.  Children's well-being is supported well by the childminder. They follow routines and learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Children independently access water and outdoor play which helps to support their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet identified any professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.  Although the childminder has made improvements since her last inspection, she has not continued to identify areas for improvement to enhance the overall quality of her provision.

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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

 focus professional development effectively to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  revisit self-evaluation and focus improvements on raising the quality of care and opportunities for children even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact they have on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as policies and children's learning journeys, and checked evidence of suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has appropriate knowledge of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse, including emerging issues such as radicalisation. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has a clear understanding of managing allegations and what to do should she need to notify Ofsted of any issues. The childminder works with parents to promote children's learning and development. They regularly communicate and share information about children's achievements. Parents speak positively about the childminder and the care she offers their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the next steps of development she identifies to plan for children's individual learning. She considers their interests and includes them in daily play. Children enjoy building towers, counting the blocks and then knocking them down. They express delight and eagerness to try again. Early mathematics are further supported by the childminder. She talks about colours and shapes at every opportunity. The childminder supports children's early language skills. She uses simple words to aid understanding and repetition to support learning. Children use large chalks and crayons to make marks and express their creativity. The childminder has good relationships other early years professionals, who she regularly interacts with and shares ideas for activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy outdoor play and investigating their surroundings. Babies look at grass with interest while the childminder tells them how the sun changes its colour. Children have daily opportunities to visit the local park. They utilise the equipment for physical play and explore their surroundings to learn about the world they live in. Children behave well given their young age. The childminder teaches them about being kind, caring and taking turns. During the particularly hot weather, the childminder teaches children about the importance of protecting themselves from the sun and keeping hydrated. She further supports a healthy lifestyle by teaching children about good personal hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display confidence and independence from an early age. They happily explore their environment, playing with a variety of toys and resources. Children develop the skills needed for future learning and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as for school. They enjoy spending time with their peers, engaging in excitable play when they first greet each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482439 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1135901 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2017. She operates all year round from 9am until 1pm, 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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Telephone number

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