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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly and show high levels of happiness. They form good relationships with the childminder and are encouraged to explore the rich learning environment. Children investigate different textures and materials as they make bird feeders. They use their fingers and a range of small tools to scoop and pour flakes. This helps them to develop the muscles in their hands, contributing to their readiness for writing.

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The provision is good

Children make good use of the childminder's outdoor play space. They learn to negotiate obstacles and climb up and down steps safely. Children throw balls and ride bikes, developing their large physical skills. Inside, children spend time solving problems together. For example, children match coloured cogs in a puzzle and fix jigsaws together. They behave well together and build friendships. Children are calmly supported to understand rules and boundaries. They are nurtured sensitively by the childminder, who helps them to respect their peers' opinions and wishes.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has worked on supporting children to socialise and feel secure away from their parents or carers. She helps children to interact with each other and takes them on visits into the community where they can meet new people and become aware of the wider world. Children are beginning to learn about differences in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious for all children's progress and well-being. Although she understands child development, she occasionally dismisses some potential gaps in children's learning, waiting for them to develop naturally. When some children's progress is slightly lower than expected, she does not always swiftly adapt her teaching and support to help to ensure that these gaps close quickly. That said, children regularly learn new skills and, overall, make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are robust. The childminder gathers information about children's interests from the start. This helps her to plan activities that she knows children will enjoy when they come to her home. Parents know what their children are learning and how to ask for further support. As a result, children's progress can continue at home. n The childminder helps children to make choices in their play. She encourages

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need to do better?

their independent thinking and listens closely to their feelings. This helps children to feel valued and able to make decisions about themselves, aiding their preparation for future education and their lives. Furthermore, the childminder helps children to partake in group listening games to help them to develop the skills required for their move to school. n The childminder has a strong focus on helping children to develop good

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11 January 2023 communication and language skills. She embeds a number of play techniques that help children to speak more frequently. Additionally, the childminder talks to children to help them to hear new words and understand conversations. Children join in with familiar songs and rhymes on a daily basis. As a result, children are confident to speak using their own sounds and vocabulary. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She has lots of ideas to enhance her already good provision in order to help further enhance children's learning and engagement. The childminder ensures that she keeps her required training up to date, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, to help keep children safe. n Children regularly count during play and think about mathematical concepts, such as the size and shapes of objects. For example, when chopping their snack, children are encouraged to count the pieces of banana and place them into

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bowls. Furthermore, they discuss cups being 'full' and 'empty'. n Children's health and hygiene are well supported. They know to wash their hands before eating food and after using the bathroom. Children know to use a tissue when they need to blow their nose. The childminder changes children's nappies following hygienic procedures and so children have comfort and dignity. This helps children to feel cared for and secure.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge to help her to recognise a wide range of indicators of child abuse. She knows where to report concerns within the local authority safeguarding team and how to accurately record information. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe from a young age, such as how to negotiate her open-plan staircase. She ensures that her home is safe and secure for children to explore. The childminder knows what to do in the event of a child having an accident or requiring emergency medical attention.

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should:

n consistently evaluate and respond swiftly to all children's emerging learning needs to make sure that the support provided promotes even more progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2604856 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10264293 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Salford. She operates her childminding service all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first aid, qualifications, insurance, and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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

11 January 2023 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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