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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the care of the kind and nurturing childminder. They consistently demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her presence. Children smile at the inspector and engage with the childminder as they participate in activities. Children behave extremely well. They have positive attitudes to learning and are developing their confidence levels as they try new things. For example, the childminder encourages children to explore a wide range of resources and follow their emerging interests.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. Children make good progress. The childminder uses children's emerging interests effectively in order to engage them in their learning. For example, children who developed an interest in animals were delighted to attend a farm. They were taught the importance of caring for animals. This knowledge was further enhanced by the childminder, who encourages children to care for Pablo and Pedro, her rabbits. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities that enhance and complement children's experiences. She is aware that, as a result of the pandemic, some children need to extend their social skills further. As a result, she provides opportunities for them to play and socialise with other children at local playgroups.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her precise understanding of children's progress to provide a curriculum that builds sequentially on what children already know and can do. She plans a wide range of activities for children to participate in. For example, children enjoy constructing with blocks. They talk about what they are building and describe the shapes they can see. Children use mathematical words, such as 'taller' and 'shorter', as they compare the height of the towers they build. n The childminder acts as a playful partner and immerses herself in children's play. She talks with children and asks thought-provoking questions in order to understand their thinking. However, occasionally, due to her supportive nature, the childminder offers her help and suggestions too quickly. She does not always give children time to solve their own problems as they arise. n The childminder gathers detailed information about children prior to them

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need to do better?

starting at her setting. In addition to understanding their routines, she ensures she is aware of what prior knowledge and skills they have. The childminder has an effective system in place to monitor children's learning and development. This enables her to identify when some children may need extra support in order for them to make continued good progress. n Children share their obvious delight in books and stories. They eagerly share their favourite books. Children recall elements of the story 'Stick Man' and discuss what they think will happen next. They eagerly talk about past

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7 September 2022 experiences, when they went to the woods and gathered sticks to make their own 'Stick Man'. Children proudly share photos of their creations in their 'busy books'. They confidently describe how they joined the sticks together, effortlessly making links and recalling their previous learning. n Children enjoy developing their creative skills. They make decisions about the models they wish to make as they squeeze and squash dough. Children talk to each other and work cooperatively to achieve their desired results. Children show their friends how to print and make marks in the dough. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing. She introduces new concepts and words, such as 'halves', as children divide and share balls of dough. n Parents are highly complimentary about the care provided by the childminder. They value the support they receive from the childminder. The childminder

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need to do better?

regularly shares information about children's progress. She provides suggestions as to how parents can further extend their child's learning at home. Furthermore, the childminder gathers the views of parents and children to support her self-evaluation procedures. n The childminder ensures that all mandatory training remains up to date. However, more recently, opportunities to extend her professional knowledge and skills have been more limited. That said, the childminder is committed to enhancing her skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to identify any concerns about children's welfare and knows what actions to take in response. She ensures that she keeps up to date with a wide range of safeguarding issues and local procedures. For example, she regularly completes training and research. The childminder carries out ongoing risk assessments to minimise any hazards, both at home and on outings. Children willingly tidy away toys and equipment to help avoid any trips or falls. They are learning to keep themselves and others safe.

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should:

n consistently give children time to think and solve their own problems as they arise n extend professional development opportunities further to enhance knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407897 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10065679 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Swinton. She operates term time only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder deliver a planned activity and discussed children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The written views of parents were considered by the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 September 2022 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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7 September 2022 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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