Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 May 2015 21 September 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has excellent awareness of how children learn and uses a wide range of strategies to promote their development. Children make excellent progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.  Highly comprehensive systems are in place to observe and assess children's development. The childminder plans activities which follow children's interests and support them towards the next steps in their learning. A consistent high level of practice is offered by the childminder to build children's confidence and self-esteem.  Extremely positive attachments are in place between children, the childminder and her assistant. Children are active learners and explore their surroundings with confidence. A wonderful range of resources helps to significantly enhance children's learning.  The childminder and her assistant attend statutory and non-statutory training

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This provision is outstanding

opportunities. The childminder prioritises training events to meet the needs of the children currently in her care. This has an extremely positive impact on children's development and learning as her knowledge is constantly updated.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. The views of children and parents support the childminder in tailoring her service to meet the needs of children and their families. Outstanding partnerships with parents and other professionals result in children's needs being given the utmost priority.

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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

 continue to enhance resources which support children's understanding of equality and diversity, in order to further develop their knowledge of the wider world.

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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, the childminder and her assistant 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, her assistant and other adults living in the household.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to support children's learning. Highly comprehensive observations are consistently completed on children, which identify their development stage. The childminder plans a wealth of different activities which support children in all areas of learning. Young children enjoy searching for animals in a tray of sand. The assistant provides a running commentary, names the different animals, models the sounds animals make and sounds out the initial letters of the animal names. This supports young children in the early stages of language acquisition. The childminder differentiates her practice in order to meet the needs of all children. For example, she asks questions to older children, which ignite their imagination and support critical-thinking skills. As a result, teaching has an excellent impact on children's learning. Children are developing essential skills for future learning and are making rapid progress. Parents are

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who attend. This is outstanding

highly involved in systems for assessment, and established and very effective partnerships with other professionals are in place.

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outstanding

Extremely positive attachments are firmly in place. Children invite the childminder and her assistant to join in with their play and spontaneously go to them for reassuring cuddles. The childminder is an excellent role model; she supports children's language, follows their interest's during play and skilfully supports their individual needs. Children are extremely settled and happy. The childminder offers consistent praise to children and celebrates their achievements. She has high expectations of children and behaviour is excellent. The childminder is very tuned in to children's needs, such as when they need to sleep. Care practices and children's emotional well-being are superbly promoted. Children access a wealth of resources in the indoors and outdoors to initiate play. However, resources to support children's awareness of different cultures are less well used.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder fully understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has an extremely high regard for safeguarding children and risk management. Daily safety checks are undertaken and hazards are quickly identified and minimised. The childminder is extremely experienced and well qualified. She attends a superb range of training opportunities. This has an extremely positive impact on children's progress. The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice on a regular basis. This informs future improvements. All recommendations from the previous inspection have been fully addressed. For example, the views of parents are now incorporated as part of her evaluation process. Assessment is rigorous, which means that any gaps in children's learning are identified and closed extremely quickly. Robust systems are in place for checking children's progress. In addition, the childminder undertakes observations of her

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provision is outstanding

assistant so that she can mentor and ensure that practice is of a consistently high standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301397 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 871680 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Bardsley, Oldham. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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