Childminder in Salford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of the curriculum and how children learn. She recognises the importance of planning activities which promote children's speech and language development. For example, she plans to involve children in daily story times and singing. She intends to teach phonic skills, such as recognising rhythm, rhyme and producing clear speech sounds. This will help children to develop a secure foundation in early reading. n The childminder intends to provide children with a wide range of experiences which will support their physical development. For example, she plans to offer threading, play dough, chalk and mark-making tools so that children can develop their hand and finger muscles in preparation for early writing. n The childminder has a clear vision for children. She wants them to feel settled, happy and confident in her care. She understands the importance of praising

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children and building their self-esteem. For example, she intends to praise children for good sharing, showing kindness and being helpful. She will encourage positive attitudes to learning by planning stimulating experiences which children enjoy. She intends to encourage children to persist when they are faced with a challenge. This helps children develop resilience and a sense of achievement. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote healthy lifestyles. She intends to cook nutritious meals and offer low sugar snacks and drinks to children. She has a broad knowledge of interesting places to explore in the local community. She intends to use these outdoor spaces to help children learn more about the natural world and promote their good health through active play. n The childminder has kept her mandatory training up to date. For example, she has completed training in paediatric first aid. She intends to draw on her

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experiences of working with other professionals to support children's medical or developmental needs effectively. For example, she will contact health professionals and work closely with parents to get early support, where there are concerns or development delays.

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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 307250 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10354877 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Swinton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed some documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate. n The inspector considered how the childminder works in partnership with parents and others.

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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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