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

Children are happy, relaxed and raring to learn. They enter the setting and immediately begin to play and explore. Older and younger children play seamlessly together. For instance, children gather a selection of musical instruments and begin to play as a band together. They laugh and cheer as they hear the combination of drums and keyboards together. The childminder quickly picks up on children's interests and extends their learning. She joins in with their band and helps children to identify beats and sing along to the music. Children really relish the childminder's involvement in their play. They enjoy her presence and the energy she delivers when engaging with them. Children have strong relationships with the childminder and their peers.

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The provision is good

Children are deeply engaged with the curriculum. They are eager to explore the activities on offer. For instance, children recall previous learning and talk about their own experiences when playing with coloured sand, sea shells and water. They use imaginative skills to create plots and involve their friends in the storylines too. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills in all activities, and children enjoy learning new words, like 'coral' and 'octopus'. They count out loud and are challenged by the childminder's simple maths problems. Children develop skills which are supportive and useful for their upcoming transition to primary school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has implemented vast improvements since her previous inspection. She offers a well-thought-out, challenging curriculum for all children. The childminder continually identifies and monitors each child's individual needs and stages of development. This equips her to make informed decisions about what children should be working on next. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to support every child's learning goals. All children make good progress. n The childminder has a captivating nature with children. She makes learning fun. The childminder uses expression, energy and her understanding of how young children learn to make activities engaging and enjoyable. Children adore this. They constantly giggle and have fun while they practise new skills. However, at times, the childminder rushes from one activity to the next. This leaves children unprepared for the start of their intended learning. However, they soon adapt

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need to do better?

and continue to be immersed in play. n Children are kind, respectful and welcoming. They greet the inspector with confidence and curiosity. They are keen to share their feedback and experiences. They tell the inspector they have 'so much fun' and 'love coming' to the childminder's house. The childminder knows these children well. She

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need to do better?

2 September 2022 recognises that some children do not have many experiences outside of their own culture. She uses this information to begin to introduce children to toys which reflect multicultural Britain more accurately. However, more work is needed to help prepare children for a life in modern Britain and to build their understanding of other cultures and the world around them. n The childminder is evaluative. She considers her own practice and liaises with other childminders and professionals to identify areas for development. The childminder accesses regular training and seminars to continuously supplement her knowledge and understanding. This impacts positively in her practice as is demonstrated by the improvements in her provision and curriculum. n Parents appreciate the 'warm and helpful' childminder. They recognise that their children's development has soared within her care. Parents commend the

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childminder, especially for supporting their children's speech and language development. They value that the childminder maintain constant, open communication. They feel their children are safe and happy and praise the childminders commitment to her role. n Children's personal development is well supported. The childminder teaches children about the importance of maintaining good hygiene. Children know when they should wash their hands and this is reinforced further by the strong routines in place. Children enjoy eating healthy food and excitedly talk about their favourite meals. They access the outdoor area frequently throughout the day and benefit from the fresh air and physical play opportunities on offer. This helps to support children's good health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder successfully creates a culture of vigilance within her setting. She is very in tune with the safeguarding concerns within her local community and area. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and, as such, demonstrates a robust understanding of how to help keep children safe. She confidently knows the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is being abused and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder has attended training in paediatric first aid. The premises is safe and secure. These factors help to support children's safety.

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should:

n consider ways to organise group activities more effectively so children are prepared and ready to learn n continue to support children to understand differences and similarities between themselves and others to strengthen their understanding of other cultures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553428 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10206647 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 9 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the Lower Broughton area of the Borough of Salford. She provides childcare each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. She provides funded education for two- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity together.

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Inspection activities

2 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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Inspection activities

2 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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