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

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and welcoming home-from- home environment for the children in their care. Children enter the setting happily and engage in play. They seek out the childminder for comfort, reassurance and hugs, as needed throughout the day. The assistant is new in role. However, children show that they are already forming a close bond with her, and they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, and behaviour is good. Children form strong friendships. They show kindness towards each other and are learning to play well together. The childminder and her assistant praise children for being caring towards each other and for waiting patiently to take turns with toys and equipment. The praise children receive supports their self-esteem. When minor conflict occurs, the childminder is clear and consistent in her approach. Children are developing skills to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder implements an ambitious, broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning. She understands how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder works with parents and outside agencies to ensure that children receive the support they may need. Children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

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need to do better?

n Children are developing confidence in their own abilities. The childminder encourages them to complete small tasks for themselves. For example, she supports younger children to peel their own fruit and help themselves to fresh drinking water during snack time. In addition, children are encouraged to put their shoes on. Children are developing good independence skills in readiness for their eventual move to school. n The childminder promotes mathematical development well. She carefully weaves number, shape and size into all aspects of her provision. For example, younger children practise counting using toy grapes and know that they have five fingers on each hand. Children develop an early knowledge of mathematics in preparation for later learning. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Hand hygiene is embedded into the daily routine. Children wash their hands before eating and after they carry out

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personal care routines. They have access to fresh drinking water and regular outdoor play. This helps children to build healthy habits and supports their long- term well-being. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and

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need to do better?

4 June 2024 language development well. The childminder is a good role model for children's speech and language development. For example, she breaks down larger words, such as 'banana', into small syllables so that younger children may pronounce the new word correctly. Strategies such as this help to support children's emerging language skills. n Children develop knowledge of their local community. For example, they enjoy visits to the local park and visits to the supermarket to buy their fruit for snack time. However, the childminder and her assistant do not fully consider how to support children to extend their awareness of diversity beyond their local community. Opportunities for children to learn about different lifestyles, cultures and traditions beyond their immediate families are limited. n Parents compliment the care and education their children receive. They report that the regular updates about their children's day are very helpful. She

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encourages parents to share children's learning from home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that their children are excited to come and play with their friends. They state that they are incredibly happy, and the childminder is attentive, encouraging and nurturing. n The childminder supports her assistant in their role. This includes providing clear induction and ongoing professional development, such as coaching and supervision. These opportunities help to develop the confidence of the childminder's assistant and support her to enhance her practice further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n increase opportunities that support children's awareness of other cultures, traditions and ways of life beyond their immediate family to help them further understand the wider world they live in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482439 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10339273 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2017 and lives in Salford, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and employs an unqualified assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views of the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the outcomes. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

4 June 2024 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

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