Childminder in Salford

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance. This is a breach of the legal requirements. n There are few opportunities for children to enhance their knowledge of the similarities and differences between people and communities in self-chosen play. n The childminder does not make the very best use of opportunities for continuous professional development to help to raise the quality of teaching and further improve learning outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to observe children's play and accurately assess what they know and can do. He plans a range of challenging and purposeful activities based on children's interests and next steps in their learning. Children demonstrate good levels of engagement in activities and make good progress. n The childminder is gentle, sensitive and caring. Children make close relationships with the childminder and develop a strong sense of emotional security and self-esteem. They are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents, other early years setting and schools. This helps to promote good levels of consistency and continuity of care and learning for all children. Children are well supported as they transfer to other settings, including school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date maintain an accurate record of children's attendance. 25/01/2019

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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 provide a wider range of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the similarities and differences between people and communities and the wider world n make better use of opportunities for continuous professional development to help to enhance the quality of teaching and continue to improve learning outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. He has a good knowledge of what to do and who to contact in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder checks the environment for potential hazards and completes risk assessments for outings to help to ensure children are safe. He constantly reflects on his practice and the activities he provides to identify areas for further improvement. The childminder tracks children's progress carefully to help him to quickly identify gaps in their learning and put plans in place to address these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder role models language, provides a running commentary to describe what children are doing and encourages children to explore effectively. Children investigate dough with great enthusiasm. The childminder supports children to use the strength in their hands to squeeze the dough out of a dough press. He says, 'It's coming out, keep pressing, it's coming out'. This helps children to feel good about what they do, take pride in their achievements and persevere with tasks until they succeed. In addition, it helps children to develop good small-muscle control in readiness for writing when they start school. Babies enjoy singing songs, such as 'Heads, shoulders, knees and toes' and try to join in with the actions. They listen attentively and focus on what they are doing with remarkable concentration for such young children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in failing to keep an accurate attendance record compromises children's safety in the event of an emergency. Nevertheless, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Children learn road safety rules when out walking, for example, holding onto the pram and staying within sight of the childminder.The childminder is a good role model and helps children to understand the difference between right and wrong. He manages children's behaviour calmly and sensitively and any minor conflict is soon forgotten. Children are developing a good understanding of how to share and take turns and their behaviour is good. They demonstrate good social development and self- care skills at mealtimes. For example, they use a spoon and fork competently and pour their own drinks from the dispenser. The childminder teaches children the important of adopting a healthy lifestyle. He provides children with nutritious meals and snacks and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

ensures that children remain hydrated. Care practices are good and have a positive impact on children's good health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and children make good progress. This includes children whose starting points are below expected levels that are typical for their age. Children are prepared well for their next stage in learning and the eventual move to school. During everyday play activities, children learn how to use number language in the correct way. For example, they learn the names of shapes and colours and count while building with bricks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540856 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10092046 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Walkden area of Worsley, Manchester. He operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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Registers

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