Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 2 July 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 develops strong attachments with the children which promotes their emotional well-being very effectively. As a result, they are happy and confident and are motivated to learn.  Teaching is good. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop and children are provided with a wide range of interesting and age appropriate activities. Therefore children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and development, for example, at school.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to safeguard the welfare of children in her setting. There are effective measures in place to keep children safe by minimising risks.  The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents in order to work together to support children's individual needs and ensure they make good progress.  The childminder has high expectations for all children and skilfully supports children of

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This provision is good

differing ages to settle confidently and develop and learn appropriately, thus helping them to make good progress in line with expectations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully exploit all opportunities to reflect on practice, identify strengths and weaknesses and plan for clear improvement targets.

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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

 use all opportunities to reflect on practice, identify strengths and weaknesses and plan for clear improvement targets, to ensure that the best possible practice is maintained and outcomes for children are maximised.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all household members.  The inspector looked at documents relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder, including children's assessment records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of how children develop and learn. Children enjoy familiar songs and rhymes and talk confidently as they play imaginatively together. As a result, children are making good progress in communication, language and literacy. Regular visits to local play sessions give children opportunities to play with other children and develop friendships which helps them to develop their social skills and to be ready for their next stage in learning. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment and completes detailed observations of the children and assesses their progress to enable their learning to be maximised across all areas. Feedback is provided to parents in a variety of ways on a daily basis. Consequently, parents are kept well informed of their child's progress.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are emotionally secure. She meets with parents before children attend to collect key information, including children's interests and achievements, as well as their routine at home, to ensure that children settle well in her care. The childminder acknowledges children's achievements with praise and encouragement, which helps to build their self- esteem. Consequently, children are developing well in their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. For example, by providing healthy snacks and meals and helping children to develop good personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and after toileting. The children have access to a secure garden area where the childminder provides a range of activities to develop their learning and enjoyment outdoors.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibility in relation to safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. Consequently, children are kept safe and their welfare is promoted. Educational programmes and children's achievements are closely monitored by the childminder, ensuring that all children make good progress and any gaps in learning are swiftly identified. The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She has achieved a Level 3 qualification and attended a range of courses, all of which which have enhanced her knowledge, understanding and practice. She supervises her assistant to ensure that teaching and learning remain consistently good. Although the childminder has begun to reflect on her practice and considers new ideas, she has not yet developed a thorough self-evaluation process to help her plan for continued improvement. As a result, opportunities are missed

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provision is good

to continually improve practice in order to sustain the best possible outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439929 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 876115 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Level 3 qualification.

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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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