Childminder in Salford

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She maintains all required records and documentation and keeps herself up to date through updates from the local authority and childminder networks. n The childminder knows the safeguarding procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care or if an allegation is made about herself or a family member. She demonstrates how she risk assesses her home and garden to keep children safe. n The childminder understands the importance of gathering information from parents, when children first start, to ensure she is inclusive and supportive of all children's needs. She intends to use this information and her ongoing observations of children, to assess and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder explains confidently how she is able to work closely with

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parents to share updates on children's progress in learning and concerns if additional support may be required. The childminder also describes the effective partnership working she will maintain with other professionals and settings children attend, to promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder knows the values and skills she aims for children to learn and develop while in her care. She intends to promote children's learning through considering children's interests. She also plans on offering a wide range of new experiences in her home and when accessing the local area. This is to help children develop a secure knowledge of the world around them. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour. She intends to implement simple boundaries and routines that are age-appropriate. She plans to use positive reinforcement to support children to have good levels of self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with quality experiences and resources to help them to learn about and respect people and communities different to their own. n The childminder is aware of the importance of reflecting on her own knowledge to identify and access training or research, to promote children's learning.

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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 307373 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10305149 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 7 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Cadishead, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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 their evaluation. n The childminder showed the inspector her home and garden and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate, child attendance records, accident records and insurance certificates. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and curriculum. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children on roll over the age of five years.

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Inspection activities

28 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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