Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant work closely together to support good outcomes for children. They work as a team and this ensures they support each other's strengths.  Children make good progress in their learning. Activities are planned between the childminder and her assistant to reflect children's current interests and needs. In response, children are well-motivated and eager learners  Children's good health is given high regard. Healthy snacks and meals are provided and they learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about their child's progress and includes any feedback in their learning journals and next steps for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder and her assistant have completed a self-evaluation of the setting, it does not include parental views or have sharply focused areas for future improvements.  Partnerships with other early years providers do not fully support children's ongoing development or share next steps to offer a collaborative approach.  There is scope to improve how children form and pronounce words.

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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 system for self-evaluation that includes the views of parents and children and is more sharply focused on making further improvements  develop the partnerships with other early years providers that allow for a collaborative approach when making plans for children's next steps in learning  consider ways to further enhance children's language development that ensures they are forming words correctly and using the correct pronunciation.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as, policies and procedures, children's learning portfolios and the suitability of the childminder, the childminder's assistant and their families.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection and viewed the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are clear about the procedures to take should they have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder effectively implements all legal requirements. The childminder and her assistant attend mandatory training to support their practice and to meet the children's needs. The childminder regularly monitors the performance of her assistant. She provides feedback on the quality of her work and outlines opportunities for further development. Documentation is well organised and all required information is obtained from parents to support children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn and offer activities that enthuse children. They recognise the importance of a high-quality learning environment. Children thrive in the childminder's home. Activities promote all areas of learning and support key points in preparation for their move to school. Mathematical skills are well developed and interesting activities keep children engaged. For example, children enjoy building towers taller than themselves and the adult. They use critical thinking to solve problems, such as how to get a tall tower to stand unaided. Robust learning journals include baseline assessments and regular observations. They are skilfully used to inform the next steps in development and regularly monitored to quickly identify any gaps in learning. Parents receive regular updates about their children's learning and are complimentary about the childminder and her setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They enjoy their company and invite them into their play. Children are confident and independent learners. They are developing skills to support their future learning, such as taking turns and respecting each other. Behaviour is good and children understand the childminder's expectations. Children understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands before mealtimes and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. Daily opportunities are offered for children to get fresh air and exercise which helps promote physical development for all children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. The childminder and her assistant support children to acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477101 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 977854 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The business is known as Little Bright Stars. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4 and works with an assistant who holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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