Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 5 February 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Routine assessments to track children's progress in their learning and development, are not fully embedded in the childminder's practice. As a result, children's progress across the seven areas of learning, is not robustly monitored and opportunities are missed to plan well-targeted activities to meet the next steps in learning for children.  The childminder does not effectively monitor her practice, to ensure she identifies all priorities for development, in order to improve learning outcomes for children.  The television is sometimes on as background music while children play or to help them to settle when tired.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands how to promote the learning and development of young children. She uses satisfactory teaching strategies to engage them in their learning. As a result, children are generally working within the typical range of development expected for their age.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder shares ongoing verbal and written information with parents to keep them informed and involved with their child's learning.  The childminder provides children with a welcoming, family environment where they can safely learn through play. They are happy and settled and share warm, trusting relationships.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to safeguard children and follows risk assessment procedures. As a result, children are safe in her care.  The childminder makes appropriate use of the local area and amenities to help children to learn about the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement a robust system of assessment, in order to clearly identify children's achievements and the next steps in their learning; use this to plan and provide well- targeted activities that are differentiated to support all children's individual learning needs.

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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

 develop methods to monitor and review practice to ensure strengths and any required improvements are clearly identified to tackle areas of weakness, in order to improve learning outcomes for children  ensure that the television is only used for specific purposes and is not left on as background noise, so children are able to listen and concentrate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed children's play indoors.  The inspector talked to the childminder about daily practice.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and spoke to children.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder understands that children learn through play and everyday routines. She utilises these opportunities to promote children's learning. Children explore mark-making with crayons and pencils, supporting their physical development and helping them to understand how their movements make marks. The childminder supports communication and language skills as she talks with children during their play and shares their experiences. However, the use of the television as a background noise sometimes means that children are distracted during activities and struggle to listen and concentrate. The childminder builds up a knowledge of individual children through observing them in their play. As a result, she is aware of their interests and has some knowledge of how they are progressing. However, she does not use information gained from observations to monitor precisely where children are in their learning. This has an impact on the childminder's

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who attend. This requires improvement

ability to identify specifically what children need to learn next, in order to plan differentiated activities to promote individual children's learning.

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good

The childminder meets with parents before children attend. She collects key information, including children's interests and achievements, as well as their routine at home. This ensures that children settle well in her care and are emotionally secure. The childminder acknowledges children's achievements with praise and encouragement, which helps to build their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. She provides healthy snacks and meals. She helps children to develop good personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and after toileting. Children enjoy physical play in the garden and the local park. The childminder supports children to socialise with others by attending local groups. As a result, children are gaining skills, which will support them in the move to school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shares information about children's progress with parents and with other settings they attend. Parents are positive in their feedback and praise the childminder for her care. The childminder is proactive in attending training to update her knowledge and skills. She has yet to implement a thorough process of self-evaluation, to identify strengths, areas for development and clear plans for improvement, to help promote the best possible practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301310 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 946366 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 5 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Royton, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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