Childminder in Salford

Inspection date 1 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 August 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 highly sensitive childminder expertly fosters children's emotional security. Children demonstrate an immense sense of belonging. Children respond exceptionally well to the genuine affection they receive and are tremendously happy and self-assured. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They listen, cooperate and are extremely polite. They use manners without prompts and are highly respectful. n Systems for self-evaluation are good. The childminder includes the views of others, such as parents and children, into her action plans. She knows how to improve the quality of her practice and has precise targets to develop. The childminder is passionate and motivated to provide a high-quality service for children and families. n The childminder accurately tracks children's ongoing progress. Planned activities have a specific focus and support children's next steps in learning. Children remain enthused in

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The provision is good

their learning and make good all-round progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not allow sufficient time for children to fully develop their ideas and sustain a deep level of concentration before moving on to another activity or task. n Occasionally, the childminder does not always ask questions in the most effective manner to fully extend children's critical-thinking skills at the very highest level.

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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 extend opportunities for children to engage in a deeper level of concentration and fully develop their ideas during play n strengthen good teaching even further and fully support children's critical-thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked a relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder creates a safe and secure home and children's welfare is given utmost priority. The childminder has good knowledge of her child protection responsibilities. Procedures to record and report safeguarding concerns are robust to help to protect children from harm. Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder communicates with parents in a variety of creative ways to promote a seamless approach to children's care and learning. For instance, newsletters are used to share detailed updates and parents regularly view their children's learning records. Parents are highly complimentary. They comment 'the childminder cares deeply and works patiently and tirelessly to make sure children have a wonderful time and also learn at the appropriate level and pace'. Furthermore, links with other professionals are well established. For instance, the childminder has a number of childminder friends who she

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

speaks with regularly to share ideas, improve skills and develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a stimulating learning environment, indoors and outside for children of all ages. Children are encouraged to select toys and resources and the childminder sensitively guides learning through her interactions. For instance, children choose to build with wooden bricks. They count the number of items used to create a wooden bridge and discuss 'under' and 'over' concepts, incorporating mathematics and positional language into play. Children are well supported through quality teaching and an interesting programme of activities. The childminder knows children in her care very well. She regularly observes their achievements and uses this information effectively. The childminder provides activities linked to children's emerging interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder listens closely to children's comments and values their opinions and ideas. This contributes to children's extraordinary self-confidence and flourishing self- esteem. The childminder places optimum focus on teaching children the importance of healthy eating. Children discuss the food they eat and the affect it has on their bodies. Children develop an exemplary attitude to a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, children learn where their food comes from as they grow a vast range of fresh fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden and local allotment. For instance, children have successfully grown peas, cress, strawberries and potatoes. Children thrive as they develop their physical, health and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn new skills. They approach challenge with a positive attitude and persevere when faced with difficult tasks. This positivity is nurtured and celebrated. Children are very independent and confident. Children enjoy listening to stories, discuss illustrations and recall the main events in books. Children develop good early literacy skills. Children make good progress from their starting points. They prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474166 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10069712 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Worsley, Manchester. 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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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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