Jackson, Denise Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 11 March 2010

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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 developed strong partnerships with parents. She gathers information from parents about children's current stage of development and regularly shares information about children's learning and achievements. This helps to promote continuity for children's learning.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder during flexible settling-in sessions. This helps children to feel safe and secure and they develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. This helps to prepare children well for the next stage of their learning and for school.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to safeguard children. She has a sound knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and of the correct reporting procedures should she become concerned about a child's welfare.  The childminder uses a variety of techniques to develop children's communication and language skills. She models language, introduces new words during play and talks to

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This provision is good

children during their activities. This helps children to develop good speaking skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Babies are not encouraged to be physically active enough or to fully explore outdoors.  The childminder does not use questions to the best effect to challenge children's thinking.  Children, do not consistently have effective opportunities to practise their developing independence and physical skills.

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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

 provide further opportunities for babies to fully explore and to be more physically active outdoors  provide more consistent opportunities for children to practise their developing independence and physical skills  question children more effectively to challenge their thinking even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector interacted with children during the inspection and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities in the main playroom.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those adults living in the household and discussed her improvement plans.  The inspector viewed children's learning, assessment and planning records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about children's unique learning styles. She makes detailed observations and plans activities that are matched to children's capabilities, learning needs and interests. This helps to promote children's enjoyment and they make good progress from their starting points. Children demonstrate that they are developing the necessary skills for future learning and for school. Children learn to persevere with activities, think for themselves and lead their own learning through the use of interesting resources and activities. Children develop skills using their hands as they use tools in the outdoor area. The childminder supports children to make links to the real world through discussions. However, the childminder does not always make the best use of questions to challenge children's thinking and to build upon what children already know and can do. Babies develop their physical skills well through the use of resources that encourage their

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who attend. This is good

grasping skills. However, while outdoors, babies do not always have opportunities to freely move around or to explore the environment. This is because the childminder sometimes carries babies around, rather than letting them investigate the environment.

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good

The childminder has developed secure and trusting relationships with all children. She uses daily opportunities to effectively support children to learn safe practices. However, the childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to manage age- appropriate tasks to support their developing physical skills and independence more. Children enjoy healthy snacks and they have access to drinking water throughout the day. Children behave well and demonstrates awareness of how to cooperate, take turns and they share the resources well. The childminder carefully assesses the risks in her home and finds ways to minimise potential hazards to children. This helps to promote children's physical well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Since the last inspection the childminder has developed more rigorous and reflective systems to evaluate the quality of her setting. The views of parents, children and other professionals are taken on board and help to contribute to continually raising standards. The childminder is committed to extending her knowledge and skills through attending regular meetings and training. She has maintained her first-aid certificate to enable her to deal with accidents and emergencies effectively. The childminder continuously researches ideas to help her to improve the learning environment and resources for children. The childminder carefully monitors the progress children make and she is alert to any gaps emerging in children's learning. The childminder knows how to seek support if she has concerns about children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386854 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 859005 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Oldham, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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