Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/09/2014 24/11/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 1 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 1 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses a wide range of highly successful teaching strategies, following the effective assessment of all children's needs and interests.  The childminder systematically promotes children's communication and language skills and encourages them to make rapid progress in their physical, personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder is highly skilled in ensuring that all children form secure emotional attachments and develop the foundation for improving their confidence and independence, to prepare them extremely well for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder employs exceptionally successful strategies to engage all parents as partners in their children's learning.  The childminder keeps all children safe and healthy by thorough and highly effective practice.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed self-evaluation documents and policies.  The inspector observed children in a range of different activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the provider.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parent reviews and spoke to parents, taking their views into account.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment records and planning documents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and son aged nine years, in Royton, Oldham. Most areas of the property are used for childminding purposes, except for the bedrooms. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The family has a pet dog. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 consider any obstacles that may hinder children's free movement between activities in the indoor and outdoor environment, and strive to overcome these.

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who attend

The early assessment of the needs and interests of all children is highly effective, with clear indications of how specific activities will engage children and promote learning and development. The childminder's house has been turned into premises that are totally suited to the needs and interests of the children who attend. The childminder plans activities exceptionally well, taking into account the differing ages and stages of development of the children in her care. For example, where children are shy, trips to meet and play in the park with others are organised. As a result, children develop confidence and greater independence in preparation for the next stage in their learning. They show confidence in the activities that they join in and are encouraged to help and support each other. Children make rapid progress in relation to their starting points across all areas of learning. There are regular observations of children's play and the progress

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who attend

made. The recording of all progress is systematic and extremely evaluative, leading to the development of more challenging targets and appropriate activities.

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who attend

Teaching is exceptional, with children having free access to a wide range of toys, games and resources. Children really enjoy working on their own and in groups. In one activity they acquire fine motor skills as they create a mask of their own face, using mirrors and materials. Additionally, concentration and attention to detail are developing. The equipment and materials used are according to choice. For example, scissors are provided according to ability; some safety, some small, some left handed, showing the highest level of planning and organisation by the provider. The childminder works exceptionally well with all parents to gain a knowledge of every child's development, providing information and advice so that they are fully involved in their child's learning. All parents interviewed are very pleased with the success that their children experience and recommend the provider unreservedly. They talk of a highly

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who attend

effective and flexible partnership with the childminder. There are displays on the walls of every child's success. The electronic messaging of children's excellent behaviour to parents is praised by both children and parents as it motivates children to do well and keeps parents well-informed.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Personal relationships are very strong and all children form a positive emotional attachment to the childminder. She has a clarity about boundaries of behaviour and children accept these boundaries, giving them the comfort and security offered by them. The childminder is an excellent role-model for all the children. She is articulate and uses language as a highly effective tool for communication. She is confident in her actions and has high expectations of all, including herself. Her attitude is then replicated by the children themselves, who clearly enjoy her company. They help her and each other, with older children taking responsibility for younger ones. Children cooperate extremely well and show high levels of independence. For example, they help each other prepare nutritious snacks and take responsibility for clearing away without being asked. Where a new child is to attend, the childminder visits the home and arranges a phased entry.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

These actions considerably reduce anxiety for the child and parents.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The behaviour of all children is exceptional at all times, with relevant routines clearly embedded into the setting. Children want to do well and choose their own list of rules to follow. These are agreed by all and form the basis of a harmonious learning community. Positive behaviour is rewarded on daily and weekly charts, which are electronically sent to parents. Children are keen to explain their excellent behaviour as part of developing positive relationships within a healthy and safe environment. Children are encouraged to move freely between the indoors and outdoors areas although, very occasionally, obstacles can hinder this movement. Children talk about risk and personal hygiene with understanding and confidence.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They dress up in school clothes that they will use later and fill bags with their packed lunches. Visits are organised to local schools, which the childminder has very strong links with. Children visit others who are going to be in their new setting and to develop independence further the childminder uses public transport for children to experience larger numbers of people. Children are kept safe and are developing an understanding of how to measure risk and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, such as washing after toileting and any finished activities, and before preparing and eating food.

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provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She addresses these completely, through highly effective practice. She thoroughly understands what to look for in relation to signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect of children, as well as what actions to take in such an event. Records and policies relating to health and safety are detailed and relevant to needs of children, with full risk assessments completed and systematically reviewed. The childminder has a safety checklist to complete before any child enters the building. Extensive training has also had a positive impact on the work of the provider, relating to all areas of her provision. The childminder keeps up-to-date with a significant amount training which extensively supports her continuous professional development. The impact of this can be seen in the widest range of activities offered to children to learn from, as

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provision

well as in the systematic recording of their progress using detailed and comprehensive templates.

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provision

The documentation relating to all aspects of the provision is extensive and comprehensive. The planning and assessments of children's progress is outstanding, as is the tracking and recording of such progress. The impact of this, as well as excellent quality teaching, is that children make rapid progress and significant gaps in learning are systematically reduced and closed. Parents receive excellent feedback verbally, electronically and through their children's learning journeys files. The process of self-evaluation is well-embedded. The provider clearly identifies her strengths, with her self-evaluation containing sharp analysis and evaluation of the provision. Further plans for improvement include more childcare training at a higher level. Liaison with other childminders at a local and national level are well developed and a source of information, advice and guidance. Links with external agencies, such as health and social services are extremely well established. The provision

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provision

has moved from a satisfactory to outstanding judgement through the sheer dedication of the childminder and her continuous drive for improvement over time, taking into account the views of children and parents using questionnaires and written comments.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417235 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 875604 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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