Childminder in Salford

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. He ensures children are able to access books and a wide range of equipment to make marks with. This supports children to develop literacy and writing skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly observes children and makes accurate assessments about their development. With this information, he plans what children need to learn next. The childminder discusses children's progress with parents, and talks to them about what they can do at home to help their child's development. This helps to build a strong relationship with parents.

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The provision is good

Young children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder nurtures this well. He brings stories to life with the characters' voices and builds anticipation about what will happen next. Children become enthralled and join in with the words they know.

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The provision is good

Parents report that the childminder is 'loyal, caring and hardworking'. They say he helps children to learn boundaries and provides a wide variety of activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder does not regularly update his professional knowledge. While he makes sure children get outside every day, he does not ensure children can access a rich learning experience outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has satisfied the actions required from the last inspection. He now maintains an accurate record of children's attendance. n The childminder can assess his own teaching accurately. He considers how he might improve and how he can extend activities as children progress. However, the childminder does not always provide valuable opportunities for children to learn and explore outdoors. For example, the resources in the childminder's garden are limited and do not inspire those children who prefer to learn outside. n The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play. As they tell him to 'wake up' and 'hop', he follows their direction to the children's delight. n The childminder supports children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities. He encourages children to discuss their different backgrounds and ask questions about things they are curious about.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, such as collecting their own nappies and wipes before they are changed. This supports children to develop their growing independence. n The childminder is sensitive to children's changing emotions. For example, as they become tired and a little upset, he comforts them until they are ready to

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need to do better?

16 September 2019 begin playing again. n Children progress well. They develop in line with the levels expected for their age. Where there are gaps in learning, the childminder puts measures in place to narrow or close the gaps. For example, he ensures children are referred to specialists for help with language and communication. n The childminder evaluates his setting accurately. He is aware of his strengths and the areas that he could develop further. For example, the childminder reports that he would benefit from more training opportunities. He would like more ideas about how to improve his teaching practice further. n The childminder considers the experiences children have at home when planning what they will do with him. For instance, when children are used to being in a car, he ensures they get to walk around the community and take bus rides. This helps them to build a broad range of experiences and knowledge.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop values that will help to prepare them for school. For example, he encourages them to respect each other, share and use good manners. n The childminder takes seriously his role in teaching children to stay safe. For instance, he takes children to an event where they can talk to police officers. The childminder instructs older children on the dangers of being online, such as keeping their personal information to a minimum. n The childminder communicates with local schools about children's progress. For example, as children are moving on to school, the childminder attends open days with them and passes on development information to teachers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify signs and symptoms of abuse. He knows how to report concerns about a child or adult. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance and how that might be a symptom of abuse. He is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against himself.

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should:

n focus more precisely on developing professional knowledge, for example, to further enhance teaching and provide children with high-quality learning environments n provide more opportunities for children to learn and explore outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540856 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10093883 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

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 5.30pm, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector evaluated the learning environment inside and outside. n Parents provided written comments and the inspector considered their views. n The childminder and inspector discussed the effectiveness of a planned activity. n The inspector held a management meeting with the childminder and discussed their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at documents relating to the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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