Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 30 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is well qualified and experienced. She has a secure knowledge of how children learn. As a result, she plans appropriate activities that provide good levels of challenge across all seven areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong and as a result, information is shared well. This ensures consistency in meeting children's individual care and provides continuity in their learning.  Children are happy and settled, as they share warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder, which supports their emotional security. They demonstrate a sense of belonging, which gives them confidence to make independent choices about their learning.  Safeguarding procedures are secure, as the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from potential harm. She understands clearly, the correct referral process, should she have any concerns about children's welfare. Consequently,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not given enough time to think about how to respond to questions that the childminder asks. Consequently, opportunities to maximise their communication and language development are not fully robust.  Fewer resources are available in the outdoor area to maximise children's investigation and exploration experiences through rich, challenging experiences.

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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 opportunities for children to think through their ideas and verbalise their thoughts, by consistently giving them sufficient time to respond to questions, in order to help them make the best possible progress in their communication skills  enhance children's experiences outdoors by, providing a wider range of stimulating resources, which are accessible and varied, and can be used, moved and combined in different ways to further develop children's imagination, investigation and exploration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and held discussions with her throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including observations and assessments of children's learning, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, self- evaluation and children's records.  The inspector considered suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder builds on children's prior skills and provides a variety of rich learning experiences. Regular observations and accurate assessments ensure that appropriate next steps in learning are planned to extend individual development. The childminder extends children's play by asking appropriate questions to support their critical-thinking skills. However, occasionally she is too eager to propose possible answers. She does not always leave enough time for children to consider and verbalise their response. Children use their imagination, making up their own story as they play in the pretend kitchen. The childminder encourages their counting skills and uses appropriate mathematical language, which supports children's understanding. Children make up a game of posting different sized toy animals into a tube of specific width. They persist, trying out their ideas of what will fit, problem solving and supporting their curiosity. Children explain some animals are

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who attend. This is good

little, others are too big and some get stuck. Children recognise familiar letters from their name, supporting their literacy development. As a result of good teaching, children are developing the skills that will support future their learning.

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good

Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, they put their hand over their mouth when they cough to catch germs. The childminder supports healthy eating opportunities and provides daily regular exercise in the fresh air, enhancing children's well- being. In the garden, a range of activities and appropriate resources foster children's physical development well. Children's self-help skills and independence are well promoted. The learning environment is safe and stimulating. However, outdoors, opportunities for children to extend their own imaginative play and investigation skills on a larger scale are not fully secure. Children take risks in their play as they climb on the equipment at the park. The childminder has high expectations and promotes positive behaviour well. Children are learning to share and play cooperatively, enhancing their social skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors children's development to ensure they all make good progress. Effective communication with parents supports children's learning and their well- being. Good use of risk assessment maintains as safe environment for children. The childminder has completed a quality audit and self-evaluation of her practice. As a result, she is committed to sustained improvement and has completed the recommendation from her previous inspection. The childminder undertakes regular ongoing training to support her professional development. For example, she has completed a relevant level 3 qualification and has a secure understanding of the stages of child development. Consequently, she enhances children's learning appropriately and knows how to seek early intervention if required. Parents' views are sought and are very positive regarding

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provision is good

children's development and the quality of care provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316073 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 868342 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 30 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Heywood. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has 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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