Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 11 November 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 has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements these effectively so that provision for children's care and learning is good.  The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of how to manage any safeguarding concerns she may have about children in order to protect their welfare.  The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills, and children make good progress in their learning as a result, in readiness for school.  The childminder provides detailed information for parents regularly about their children's progress, in order to help them to support their children's learning at home.  Children behave well because the childminder emphasises the use of good manners and learning to share by taking turns.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing her skills and knowledge in order to further children's good progress.

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes robust evaluations of her practice and identifies targets for improvement as a result, to enhance the provision for children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to build on her existing good use of daily routines to extend children's self-help skills and to enhance their knowledge of shapes.  There are missed opportunities to promote children's understanding of diversity in everyday play situations.

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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 use of routines to build on the existing opportunities for children to help themselves and others, as well as to reinforce their learning about shape names and properties  extend the current opportunities for children to learn about people and communities by providing rich and varied images of diversity to stimulate their play and encourage them to ask questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities on the childminding premises.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises, as well as evidence of her qualifications.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a broad range of activities which cover all areas of learning and support children's good progress. Planning for children's learning is detailed and based on frequent observations of their progress. The childminder makes good use of children's interests to sustain their concentration during activities. For example, when children are keen to engage in role play about cafes and making food, the childminder provides activities using plastic food for children to sort by colour. This enables her to use their play to develop their critical thinking, as well as for supporting their counting skills. Children enjoy using the large tweezers to select fruits, which enhances their manipulative skills. Crayons and pencils are easily accessible so that children can enjoy creative activities, and develop the coordination needed for learning to write. The childminder encourages children to identify initial sounds in words in order to support their early learning in

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who attend. This is good

literacy. She helps children to learn concepts, such as less than, which also provides further support for their development of communication skills and critical thought. Children learn about other cultures through activities related to festivals, such as Chinese New Year. However, learning about diversity is not maximised because the childminder does not consistently display a range of images to encourage children's curiosity.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care because she uses consistent boundaries for their behaviour and praises their successes. Children are gaining the skills and attitudes needed for school, such as the ability to concentrate on tasks. They have good opportunities to learn the satisfaction to be gained from helping themselves and others. However, the best possible use is not always made of these, to enhance other aspects of their progress. For example, some opportunities are overlooked at snack time for children to make a greater contribution to preparing food, and to support their learning about shapes. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a balanced diet and taking regular exercise. They have daily opportunities for outdoor play when they can take small risks and test their whole-body coordination. The childminder makes use of outings to teach children about road safety and children can explain how to stay safe

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provision is good

The childminder is currently working towards a relevant qualification at level 2 in childcare, in preparation for further development of her already strong teaching skills. She undertakes short courses in order to enhance her skills and knowledge, and this benefits children's learning. For example, she learns about how to promote children's social and emotional development and their communication and language skills, to underpin their progress in other areas. All qualifications, documents and records are in place to support the safe and effective running of the setting. Risk is managed well in order to minimise the possibility of accidents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316878 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 873185 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Middleton area of Greater Manchester. The childminding setting operates from Monday to Thursday all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. On Fridays during term time, the setting only operates before and after the school day. The childminder provides funded, early education for 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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