Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 1 May 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not effectively monitor assessments to review the progress children have made from their starting points. Activities are not always well matched to children's individual needs.  The childminder does not provide a stimulating environment outdoors. Children are not able to explore a wide range of activities to support their learning.  The childminder does not always help children to develop their independence in managing some simple tasks for themselves.  The childminder does not use the views of parents and children when reflecting upon what could be improved at the setting. Changes made are not evaluated to show what impact they have had on the children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops close relationships with the children and is sensitive and kind in her approach. Children settle quickly and are happy in the setting.  The childminder provides a range of stimulating resources for the children to explore indoors. They make choices in their play and are able to follow their own interests.  The childminder accesses professional development opportunities to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She also ensures that her assistant is proactive in updating her practice in order to maintain consistency in their approach.

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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

 establish clear starting points for the children and regularly monitor the progress children are making to plan purposeful activities which support and challenge children's individual learning  improve the environment and resources outdoors to enable children to explore a wider range of activities  make the most of opportunities to encourage children to be independent when managing their own personal needs  strengthen evaluation of the setting to use the views of parents and children to identify priorities for improvement and then evaluate what impact any changes have on the children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including children's progress files, planning, policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector took account of parents' views recorded in the childminder's compliments file.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can follow child protection procedures and has the relevant policies in place. She understands that children may be vulnerable to other risks in the wider community and knows what action to take. The childminder and co-childminder access professional development opportunities to update their knowledge and skills and ensure consistency in their approach. The childminder also holds a relevant childcare qualification. She has started to monitor the children's assessments. However, it is not always clear what the children's starting points were originally and what further progress has been made. The childminder is beginning to reflect on the effectiveness of the setting. However, she does not gather or use the views of parents and children when thinking about improvements that could be made. The childminder is not evaluating any changes to see what impact they have had on children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes the children and plans activities to support their interests. She identifies some next steps in their learning based on monthly observations. Unfortunately, these targets are not always used to focus the planning and activities sufficiently well to meet children's individual needs. The childminder interacts with the children, commenting and asking questions while they play. She provides fun mark-making opportunities and develops the children's mathematical language in preparation for school. Children follow their own ideas in play and enjoy having time together, playing well as a group. Parents are encouraged to contribute to assessments and enjoy looking at the children's files, which record their learning in the setting. The childminder has a good relationship with the local nursery and finds out what the children have been learning, so she can continue to support them in the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder works with parents to gather information about children's care routines, helping them to settle in quickly. The children benefit from close relationships with the childminder. Her sensitive and caring approach makes children feel happy and secure. However, the childminder is sometimes over eager in helping children with tasks they could manage themselves, such as washing their hands or putting their shoes on. The childminder provides a range of interesting activities and resources indoors. The younger children enjoy exploring with their senses and the older children develop their imaginative skills. Children develop their physical skills outdoors, however, the environment does not offer much variety to support children's play and learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making progress that is typical for their age. Children who are working below expectations are starting to receive the support they need. The childminder supports children in learning key skills ready for moving onto nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434405 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 874615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Rochdale, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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