Childminder in Salford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a safe and secure home. Simple and effective measures are in place to help to promote children's safety, such as child safety gates and a secure perimeter garden fence. Furthermore, the environment is immaculately clean and well organised. She knows what may present a hazard or possible risk to children's welfare and understands her responsibilities to minimise these. n The childminder has a secure knowledge about child protection and knows how to respond appropriately if safeguarding concerns are identified. She has a detailed safeguarding policy in place and checks this regularly to ensure the contents are up to date and her knowledge is refreshed. n The childminder intends to promote an inclusive setting and welcome all families and children into her care. She is aware of her responsibilities to offer a flexible service and meet children's individual learning and emotional needs.

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This provision meets requirements

n A variety of quality toys are available in the childminder's home. These are suitable to support babies, younger and older children's development. The childminder organises toys so they are easily accessible for children to play independently. n Systems are in place to observe and monitor children's ongoing progress. The childminder plans to observe children continually to understand their changing skills. She intends to plan activities with a specific focus to narrow gaps in learning as these arise. n The childminder intends to support children's curiosity to learn and their positive attitude by providing fun and exciting activities. n The childminder recognises the value of building trusting relationships with parents. She plans to invest time communicating honestly with parents to help to foster effective information sharing with home. n The childminder plans to praise children, gently encourage them and celebrate

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This provision meets requirements

their achievements. She has a good knowledge of how to teach children right from wrong. She plans to offer children clear boundaries and plenty of positive reinforcement for good behaviour. n The childminder is reflective. She knows her strengths and areas to improve. n The childminder intends to provide children with a range of healthy meals. She plans to encourage children to try new foods and foster their positive attitude to healthy eating.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408238 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10132537 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 7 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Salford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around all areas of her home. The inspector viewed the organisation of available resources and the safety measures in place in the childminder's home. n The inspector and childminder discussed the observation, assessment and planning systems that were in place. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to provide a challenging curriculum and support children's positive attitudes to their learning. n The inspector reviewed all documentation the childminder intends to use to support her practice including, policies, procedures and suitability documentation. n The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder and how she intends to promote children's positive behaviour.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2020 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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20 January 2020 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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