Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2015 28 July 2009

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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 demonstrates good teaching methods by offering challenging activities that are linked to children's interests and learning styles. This supports children to become inquisitive and eager to learn.  The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to continue their learning during trips and visits to the local area. Consequently, children are supported to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is very caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children form secure emotional attachments. This nurtures their independence, confidence and overall well- being.  Children are well protected as the childminder fully understands and effectively meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, risks to children are identified and minimised.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for the young children to play and explore with natural resources and household objects which supports their sensory development.  The childminder does not always find out from parents what children learn at home. This means that she does not have all available information about what children know and can do, in order to plan very precisely to complement their learning.

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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 provision of natural materials and household objects for young children to explore and extend their sensory development  strengthen the partnership with parents by exploring even more effective ways for them to share information about what children do at home, and use the information to complement children's good learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed the learning that had taken place.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. She provides a board range of interesting, challenging activities to effectively promote children's learning and development in all areas. As a result, all children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. The childminder plays alongside children to extend their learning. For example, she provides a narrative of children's actions, introducing new words, counting and colour. This supports children's mathematical, language and communication skills. However, there are fewer opportunities for young children to develop their sensory development, through using natural resources. The childminder gains purposeful information from parents on setting-in visits to help settle children and gain information about starting points. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress through daily conversations and the children's learning

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who attend. This is good

journal. However, strategies to engage parents in sharing information about the children's achievements at home are not yet consistently successful. The childminder has established links with the local school enabling her to complement children's learning.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for the children. Children are extremely happy, relaxed and have formed close attachments with the childminder. Consequently, children are secure and self-assured. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. This supports children emotionally for the next stage in their learning and eventually school. Children are well nourished with healthy food choices. Mealtimes are social occasions and are effectively used to support independence, as young children are encouraged to feed themselves. Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and while on outings to the park. As a result, children are gaining an understanding of risk as they explore the outdoor environments.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. Since the last inspection she has successfully improved the observation and assessment systems. The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's development to plan appropriate next steps in learning. She monitors the children's progress over time and quickly identifies and targets any gaps in learning. Consequently, children are well supported to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes in account the views of the parents and children to make continuous improvements and to identify professional development. She has attended training on first aid and child protection. As a result, the childminder has a thorough up-to-date knowledge of these subjects. Safeguarding policies and procedures are robust and implemented well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316148 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 967926 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Heywood, Lancashire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am 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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