Childminder in Salford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has worked well towards the recommendations from her last inspection. She recognises the importance of planning exciting activities that encourage children to to strengthen their thinking skills and extend their learning. Furthermore, the childminder knows how to build effective partnerships with parents. She understands the importance of sharing information on home learning to help children make even better progress. n The childminder understands the significance of gathering information when children first start, to help them to settle quickly. She knows to encourage and support children's independence, to help them to gain confidence and self- esteem. The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how to be a good role model to help children to quickly learn how to deal with their own emotions. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She

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knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. n The childminder is aware of how to encourage inclusion and diversity. She recognises the need to help children build an awareness of their local and wider community around them. n The childminder explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. She has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to develop a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes

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her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers and completes her own online training and research.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY490577 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10295544 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 0 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Salford area of Greater Manchester. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 9am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector asked a range of questions throughout the inspection to establish the childminder's understanding of the statutory requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home available for childminding. The inspector talked to the childminder about resources and equipment used. n The childminder showed the inspector her policies and documents used when caring for children. The inspector looked at documents regarding evidence of the suitability of household members.

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27 November 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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