Childminder EY476016

Inspection dates

Previous inspection date 8 February 2016 Not applicable

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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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Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good. ◼ The childminder is kind, caring and skilled in helping children of all ages to develop secure attachments. Through her sensitive interactions with children, the childminder helps to promote their emotional well-being. ◼ The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and abilities. She has high expectations for their achievement. This helps the childminder support children to make good progress in developing the skills and attitudes needed to be ready for school. ◼ The childminder effectively supports children's behaviour. She is a good role model and provides consistent messages and guidance. Children demonstrate good manners and learn how to take turns, share and play well together. ◼ The childminder and her co-childminder have a very positive working relationship. They provide consistent care and support for children throughout the day. Feedback from parents about the quality of care and service they provide is very complimentary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

◼ The childminder has not yet developed a precisely targeted programme of professional development to support continuing improvements to the quality of teaching and learning. ◼ The childminder does not always use the information gained from parents when children first start at the setting to inform her initial assessments. This means the childminder is not able to build on this information to help children make even better progress.

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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

◼ refine the ongoing programme of professional development so that it is more focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning even higher ◼ review the use of information provided by parents about children's capabilities to support more-precise identification of children's individual starting points.

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Inspection activities

◼ The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her co- childminder and children throughout the inspection. ◼ The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ◼ The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies and procedures and viewed the areas used for childminding. ◼ The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. ◼ The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co- childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation. ◼ The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the outcome. ◼ The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She implements thorough procedures to minimise potential hazards in her home and on outings. This helps to ensure that children are effectively safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. The childminder observes children's play to help her highlight their achievements, their progress and their next stage in learning. She understands how children learn and knows the individual children very well. This helps the childminder to plan interesting activities and stimulating learning opportunities to promote children's continued development. The childminder and her co-childminder regularly discuss and evaluate their practice. They share their ideas to help them provide good quality learning experiences and a high level of continuity of children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works hard to develop strong communication links with parents. Parents are encouraged to share information about children's wider experiences and contribute towards their children's ongoing development. This helps to promote a consistent approach to supporting children's next steps in learning. Children are active and motivated learners. The childminder expertly follows children's interests and adapts activities to maintain their engagement and promote their continued learning. One of the ways she does this, is through her interactions with children as she plays alongside them, during sensory play. The childminder carefully demonstrates how to shape sand and uses skilful questioning to help children to think and solve problems for themselves. Children use trial and error to determine why their shapes fall down. They observe the effects of adding water to the sand. The childminder encourages children to count how many scoops of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sand they need to fill containers and if they need more or less sand. This is one way that the childminder helps to promote children's mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's welcoming and well- resourced home. The childminder offers praise to children for their efforts and achievements. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and motivates them to persist at their chosen activity. The childminder makes good use of daily routines, such as snack time, to help children understand about the importance of eating healthily and to learn good hygiene practices. Children are encouraged to be independent and do things by themselves, including self-care tasks. The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings and visits in their local area. This helps them to develop social skills, and an understanding of the diversity of people and the world around them. The childminder supports children's physical health very well. She provides wholesome home-cooked meals and regular opportunities to exercise outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and positive attitudes that they need for the next stage in their learning. All children work comfortably within the development range typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476016 Local authority Salford Inspection number 965740 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Worsley area of Greater Manchester. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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