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 supports children to develop their independence. She encourages them to do things for themselves. For example, they complete small tasks such as putting the toast on the table. This supports children to prepare for school.

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The provision is good

Young children behave well and use their manners. The childminder provides achievable boundaries and routines which children follow well. She offers regular praise and highlights children's achievements. This helps children to feel self- assured and confident.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to learn about other counties. For example, she has a 'world box' filled with items that she and the children bring back from holidays. They talk to each other about the countries they visit and the things they have seen.

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The provision is good

Children progress well. They generally develop within the levels expected for their age. Where children need extra help with language and communication, the childminder consults with parents. Together they make the necessary referrals for specialist help.

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The provision is good

The childminder accesses various training courses to improve her knowledge. However, she does not always use the information she has acquired to develop her practice to the highest standards.

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The provision is good

Although the childminder provides some activities outside, she does not yet ensure children can consistently access rich learning experiences outdoors. For example, there are only limited resources in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed the action from the previous inspection. She now maintains an accurate record of children's attendance. n The childminder knows her own strengths and identifies areas for development. She would like to offer more opportunities for children outside. For example, they are currently not able to enjoy the benefits of planting and growing, or mark making on a large scale. n The childminder considers children's interests and home life when she plans activities. For instance, she ensures children from busy households experience quiet, focused time with her. n The childminder identifies how individual children prefer to learn and researches how to best support them. For example, she provides gift bags and boxes for children who like to fill containers and transport them from place to place.

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need to do better?

16 September 2019 n The childminder offers children manageable choices throughout daily routines, such as asking younger children what drink they would like and which colour cup they would prefer. n The childminder clearly explains new activities to children. They talk about what they can see, such as the autumn leaves changing colour. The childminder supports children to develop their vocabulary as they discuss picking blackberries and how they will have pumpkins soon. n When new children start, the childminder discusses development with parents and observes children closely so she can make accurate assessments of children's development and needs. This helps children to settle well. The childminder is caring and ensures children feel at ease. For example, as children feel tired, they choose their own teddy and calmly settle down to sleep. n The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, as

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need to do better?

they walk to school, they talk about road safety and how to cross with the lollipop lady. n The childminder does not always maximise the learning she acquires on training courses. For example, she regularly watches webinars but does not make specific plans to integrate the valuable ideas into her practice. n Children of all ages take part in activities such as painting, modelling with dough and creating their own artwork. This helps children to develop physical skills that help with writing in later years. n Children concentrate well during play. They watch the childminder demonstrating how to paint leaf stamps and print on the paper, and then competently do it themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and has wider knowledge of issues such as radicalisation. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child or adult. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation about herself or other household members. She ensures children are fully supervised when accessing the internet. Online safety settings are activated to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to engage in rich learning experiences outdoors, for example mark-making activities that help to develop their large- muscle skills n devise even better ways of utilising the valuable knowledge gained on training courses to improve and develop the curriculum offered to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446531 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10093992 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 2012 and lives in the Walkden area of Worsley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with another registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the house and garden, and she evaluated the learning environment. n Parents provided written comments about the childminder's service. n The childminder planned an activity that was evaluated by herself and the inspector. n The inspector and childminder discussed various elements of the childminder's service, including her professional development. n The inspector viewed documents such as policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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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

16 September 2019 16 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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