Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 7 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a range of well-planned activities, which are tailored to suit children's individual development needs. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning.  Children are confident and are developing effective communication and language skills. The childminder asks questions and poses problems to children. This supports children's critical thinking skills.  Children have formed positive attachments with the childminder. Children invite the childminder to join them in their play and are settled in her care.  There are good partnerships in place with parents. Meaningful information about children's needs is regularly shared so that children receive consistency of care.  The childminder is fully committed to developing her provision further. She attends statutory and non-statutory training. The childminder has undertaken training opportunities which support children's needs. This has a positive impact on children's

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This provision is good

learning and development.  Children are well behaved. The childminder offers a consistent approach to promoting positive behaviour and regularly praises children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of resources which support children to use equipment and tools.  Opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills at lunchtime are not yet embedded in practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the use of the range of resources which support children to learn how to handle equipment and tools effectively  extend opportunities for children to develop their independence skills at lunchtime.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and children at play throughout the inspection and undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children, parents and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation and discussed children's progress towards the early learning goals.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder undertakes regular observations of children as they play in order to identify their next steps in learning. Planned activities support children's interests and developmental needs. The childminder talks with children as they play. Children enjoy role play using small figures and the childminder incorporates positional language, such as 'underneath' and 'overhead'. This introduces children to new words and supports their developing language. As a result, the impact of teaching is good and children are making good progress. The childminder incorporates mathematical concepts in children's play, for example, she encourages children to count the stairs and regularly asks children to identify different colours as they play. Consequently, the childminder helps children to gain the skills needed for their next stage in learning. Children access a range of resources which support all areas of learning. However, resources which support children to learn

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who attend. This is good

how to handle equipment and tools are less well used. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents contribute to children's assessments and are well informed about children's achievements. This supports continued learning at home.

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good

The childminder creates an environment which is warm and welcoming. Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder; they independently give her cuddles and enjoy sitting with her as she reads stories. Children begin to understand personal safety by supportive reminders from the childminder. Children have opportunities to be active as the childminder plans regular outings. These include soft play at a local children's centre and walks in the local environment. This means children get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Children are provided with a range of home cooked meals which incorporate fresh fruit and vegetables. Children's independence is supported through using the bathroom and taking their coats off. However, opportunities to promote children's independence while eating are not fully available. This is because all drinks and meals are served and at times, the childminder feeds children.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and an effective understanding of risk management. She undertakes risk assessments and daily safety sweeps to ensure that the environment is safe for children. The childminder has a good knowledge of effective safeguarding practice. All adults in the household have been subject to suitability checks. The childminder undertakes self-evaluative practice and seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. All recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed which shows a commitment to developing her service and improving quality. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder has forged close relationships with parents which support children's care and learning needs. Working relationships have been developed with other professionals, such as other childminders and local authority advisers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432395 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 875991 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Failsworth area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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