Childminder in Salford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows a thorough understanding of how children learn and the importance of providing an exciting and stimulating curriculum to support their individual interests and needs. She discusses the vital steps in learning a child needs to move through in order to make good progress in their development. She explains how she will facilitate this. For example, the childminder talks animatedly about how she supports children's early communication skills, starting with picture books and leading to sensory books and use of single words. She explains this will support children to develop their early language skills and a love of books. n The childminder has developed the way in which she observes and tracks children's development. She has structured her subsequent planning to support children's next steps in learning, linked to their current interests and needs. This, she believes, helps children to enjoy their learning and actively participate in the

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activities provided. For example, the childminder describes how she carefully places resources around the play space to encourage and support young children who are learning to walk. n The childminder describes the suitable ways she exchanges information with parents. She explains how she uses information to meet children's care needs and to help them feel safe and secure. The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers to support children's transitions. She provides key information to other settings about children's interests and what they need to learn next, to support smooth transitions and continuity in learning. n The childminder discusses how she provides opportunities for children to experience outdoor play and learning. She explains she takes children to local groups and places of interest to support their social interactions and physical development. For example, she describes how visits to the park enable children

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to experience fresh air and exercise while learning about the world around them. n The childminder describes how she helps children to develop an early understanding of appropriate behaviour. She explains how she offers a consistent approach to helping children develop essential skills, such as sharing and turn-taking, as a foundation for positive behaviour. The childminder explains that as children grow, she will help them to learn about their emotions and how best to manage them. n The childminder explains how she supports children's development in self-care and personal care through well-established routines. She discusses the importance of children learning about their bodies and how to support their own care needs. For instance, the childminder describes toilet training routines that she speaks about with children as they get older, which allows them to take ownership of their learning.

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This provision meets requirements

17 January 2025 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 EY539026 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10364215 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 2 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Salford, Greater Manchester. She operates term time only, from 8.30am until 1.30pm from Monday to Thursday and from 8.30am until 1pm on Friday. The childminder only cares for children under the age of two years and provides government funded childcare places.

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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 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to learn about how she organises her provision to meet the needs of the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans to evaluate her practice and take into account the views of parents and children.

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17 January 2025 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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17 January 2025 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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