Childminder 504168

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 16 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder helps children to make good progress. She observes, assesses and monitors children's progress accurately. She uses this information well to plan precisely for their ongoing development. n The childminder is enthusiastic and skilfully follows children's interests. For example, as babies confidently explore and investigate making sounds, she extends this further, providing different resources, such as a xylophone. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, she uses simple words, sounds and sings songs and rhymes as she interacts with children and joins in with their play. n Children display a strong sense of belonging. The childminder acts as an excellent role model for children. She encourages children to behave well, share toys and play together harmoniously. n Children feel safe, happy and settle extremely quickly in the childminder's care. She is

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The provision is good

sensitive and highly responsive to their individual needs. She regularly praises and recognises children's efforts, helping to boost their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder knows children and their families exceptionally well. She works closely with parents to gather detailed information about children's learning and development when they start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not yet sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to enhance learning experiences for children even further.

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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

n reflect more precisely on the quality of teaching to identify how practice can be improved even further to help children to reach the highest level of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play and routine activities. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching children during a planned activity and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records and sampled a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections on her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm. She is familiar with the procedures to report any safeguarding concerns, including allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help to keep children safe and secure. She reflects on her practice and looks for ways to make effective improvements. For example, she welcomes and values parents' feedback about her service. The childminder communicates very well with other settings that children attend. They share detailed information to provide continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder tracks children's progress carefully and is swiftly able to identify and close any gaps in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises her learning environments well and provides many opportunities for imaginative and creative play. Young children have access to an exciting variety of sensory materials to give them opportunities to develop their early investigative and exploratory skills. For example, babies curiously discover natural resources and young children develop their early understanding of mathematics as they pour water and gel into different-sized containers. Children are inquisitive and show delight, such as when looking at books and exploring electronic toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The well-being of children is of paramount importance to the childminder. Children flourish in the welcoming home environment, they respond to the childminder with keen interest, confident in the knowledge that a cuddle and reassurance is at hand at all times. The childminder establishes exceptional links with parents, working closely to establish routines and expectations, helping children to learn important values. Children are aware of the impact of their actions and show respect for each other. The childminder employs highly effective ways to teach children to be active and to stay healthy. Children manage their personal hygiene exceptionally well, relevant to their age. They take small manageable risks and are highly skilled in keeping themselves safe. They enjoy a range of outdoor activities, enabling them to develop excellent physical skills. They regularly socialise with others and go on outings, providing excellent

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

opportunities to learn about similarities and differences, and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to prepare children emotionally for their next stage in learning. Children have access to a selection of good resources to choose and explore on their own to develop their independence well. They demonstrate good levels of concentration for their age and are keen and eager to learn. They engage in sustained play and are constantly involved in using their problem-solving skills. For example, as they investigate how to fit and fasten different pieces together. Children learn to recognise their written name and develop an awareness of numbers, shape and colours. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are developing the skills they need in readiness for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504168 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10059816 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 16 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the Eccles area of Salford. The childminder operates during term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Registers

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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