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

Children's laughter fills the air in this friendly, welcoming setting. They play happily together and form strong relationships with their friends. For example, children take turns in the garden playing catch with the ball. The childminder creates a relaxed environment with a broad curriculum that supports all children to flourish and develop well. Children have high levels of self-esteem and are extremely confident. The childminder gives high priority to children's personal, social and emotional well-being. She provides plenty of love and cuddles. The children have very strong bonds with the childminder, as her nurturing and calm nature helps them to feel safe and secure. For example, children climb on her lap and snuggle in for a cuddle when they need additional emotional support.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is an excellent role model. Children clearly understand and follow the well-embedded routines. They behave very well and thrive from the consistent routine. They look forward to morning circle time and enthusiastically take part in action songs and discussions. When occasional minor disagreements happen, the childminder steps in quickly, reminding children why it is important to share toys or take turns.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-planned and ambitious curriculum. The childminder provides a range of learning experiences and opportunities for children to develop new skills. For example, children use chalks when mark-making on the floor outdoors. This supports children to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and staff weave mathematical concepts throughout children's play. Children make simple calculations, such as working out the total when one more is added. For example, children enjoy counting how many ducks are in the water. She plans activities to help them learn about shapes. For example, children spend sustained periods tracing and sticking stickers on shape pictures. This helps to develop children's sense of number and shape. n Children develop their independence and self-care skills well. They learn to put on their coat themselves, wash their hands and use the toilet independently. The childminder encourages them to persevere at tasks and gives praise. As a result, children show their determination to master these tasks for themselves. This gives children a good sense of achievement as they achieve their goals. n Overall, children have positive attitudes to learning. They benefit from a broad

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need to do better?

and balanced curriculum, which is designed to build on what children know and can do while taking account of their interests. However, the childminder does not always adapt the teaching practice to support the individual skills and

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need to do better?

28 February 2025 capabilities of children during group activities. n The childminder teaches children very well about differences and similarities. Children enjoy the opportunity to learn about contributing to local charities. For example, children are given turns to put coins in the charity box. They are confident individuals who have a deep understanding of the diverse community they belong to. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She works with parents to offer advice and guidance to ensure healthy eating. Parents provide healthy and nutritious meals and snacks in children's lunch bags. She explains to the children how food is nutritious for our bodies and helps us grow. For example, the children have made a healthy eating train where they choose which healthy foods are eaten on each day. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of her

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approach to healthy eating and the support with settling in. She has regular discussions with the parents to update them on their children's progress. The childminder and parents also work together to support children through big milestones, such as toilet training. This ensures that there is a consistent approach to children's learning. n Children play outdoors with the hoops. They jump in and out of the hoops and some children can balance on one leg. This builds up children's confidence, balance and coordination, supporting their physical development. n The childminder ensures she works closely with any assistants she employs. She supports any assistants through regular supervision and team meetings. She encourages them to pursue further training with her to keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder provides her assistants with incisive feedback to raise their teaching to a higher level.

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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 ensure large-group activities support the learning needs of all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542367 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10372148 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Broughton area of Salford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She is registered to work with assistants. She provides funded early education for any eligible children attending.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and other adults working with the children during the day and evaluated the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The views of parents were considered by the inspector through feedback forms.

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Inspection activities

28 February 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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Inspection activities

28 February 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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