Childminder 307350

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 creates a calm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, secure and valued. Children settle quickly in this engaging and welcoming environment. They develop close and meaningful relationships with the childminder. Children listen attentively and respond positively to instructions from the childminder. The childminder praises their efforts. This helps to promote children's well-being and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate respectful behaviour to those around them. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and acts as a positive role model. Children talk to each other respectfully. They build strong friendships and are polite to each other. Children learn to be kind to each other and care for the childminder's pets. Older children show consideration for younger children by carefully walking around them. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of how to manage their behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a rich and ambitious curriculum to build on children's skills and knowledge. Children access a wide variety of learning experiences, both at the childminder's home and through daily outings in the local community. For example, they go on nature walks and bug hunts at the local gardens and parks. These adventures develop children's confidence, build resilience and support their physical skills.

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need to do better?

n Children's physical development is sequenced well. The childminder ensures that children build on their physical skills throughout the day. For instance, she plans a wide range of activities to support children's pre-writing skills, such as threading, puzzle boards and painting pictures. This helps to ensure that children's physical skills progress effectively. Children build strong foundations for early writing skills. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder models what is expected of children. This helps children to develop essential social skills and build resilience. However, the childminder does not consistently implement effective strategies to encourage children's turn-taking and sharing during play. For example, additional bikes are offered to children when they want to have a turn. At times, this limits opportunities for children to negotiate with their peers. n Children show empathy and care towards each other. For example, during a

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painting activity, children apologise when they get paint on each other. This helps children to develop empathy towards others. n Children's health and well-being are a high priority for the childminder. She ensures that children access opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air. For

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11 August 2025 instance, children play in the well-resourced garden and visit local parks. They are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, including washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. This support encourages children to make healthy choices. n Children gain an awareness of different cultures through a variety of experiences. The childminder offers opportunities that encourage them to show respect for others. Children explore books written in different languages. This helps them develop an appreciation and understanding of cultures beyond their own. n The childminder does not always provide children with the time and encouragement they need to develop their independent thinking. She sometimes asks children lots of questions that only need one-word answers or often responds on their behalf. This does not encourage children to think for themselves and express their ideas. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares regular updates

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about children's progress with parents. This effective partnership means that children experience consistency between home and the setting, allowing parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder encourages children to nurture respect for the world around them. For example, the childminder teaches children the importance of recycling. Children become more aware of their impact on the environment. This helps them to value and care for their surroundings. n The childminder reviews her practice effectively. She regularly reflects on her work and seeks out further training to enhance her provision. For example, she describes how recent training to support mathematics in the early years has supported her confidence in this area. Children gain from her learning, with mathematical concepts thoughtfully integrated across the curriculum.

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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 build on opportunities for children to take turns and share within their play n enhance opportunities for children to think critically, express their ideas and solve problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307350 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10398565 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 5 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Salford, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared written views on the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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

11 August 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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