Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 6 March 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses her qualification extremely well and her teaching is of excellent quality. Children benefit from the well-planned activities that support their individual interests and stages of development. This helps them make excellent progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder has highly effective processes in place to share information with other settings that children attend. Extremely effective partnerships with parents, and the sharing of information in a variety of ways, helps support consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder is extremely reflective. She consistently evaluates her practice and implements changes to ensure the highest possible standards for all children in her care are given.  Children form exceptionally close relationships with the childminder. The environment is very inclusive and welcoming. For example, children's photographs and work are

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This provision is outstanding

displayed throughout, and adaptions are made to the playroom. This helps children feel valued and supports their well-being.  The well-qualified childminder actively seeks out information to continually update her knowledge and skills. She is experienced and dedicated to helping children achieve the best possible outcomes. All areas of her practice are exemplary.  Children have access to extremely stimulating activities outdoors. For example, they enjoy visiting places of interest, digging in the mud kitchen, planting seeds in the growing area and playing on bikes. This helps contribute to the excellent physical skills they develop, in addition to supporting their knowledge of the world around them.

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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 implement plans to sustain and develop the exceptional standards.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, risk assessments and policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the childminder and children's play and viewed the resources and equipment.  The inspector took into account the views of the children and parents from written questionnaires and verbal feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly driven and self-motivated. She has a passion for working with children and builds on her knowledge and experience by seeking out targeted learning opportunities. She recognises that this must continue to ensure she maintains the highest possible standards. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection procedures. She knows how to keep children safe and implements stringent measures and robust risk assessments to help ensure their safety. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder in the questionnaires that are used to gather feedback about her practice. Children also comment that they really enjoy coming, that they are comfortable and happy and they feel like it is their second family. The information used from parents and teachers helps the childminder plan precise next steps for the children's development. Monitoring processes are rigorous and help highlight

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

any gaps in learning, which are then swiftly planned for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's enthusiasm to support children's learning is infectious. Children benefit from meticulously planned activities that are engaging and based on their individual interests and learning styles. She uses her observations and assessments of children's learning extremely well. She sharply focuses on children's individual next steps in learning and areas where they need more support or practise. Mathematics is supported well. Children are challenged to recognise different numbers using interactive means that keep them interested for long periods of time. The childminder brings stories to life as children hunt for props and join in with phrases such as, 'Can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man'. The childminder introduces new words to help extend children's language. She successfully weaves rich learning opportunities into every area of learning. Children enjoy a great variety in all activities and show high levels of independence, enthusiasm and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely positive and caring and is an excellent role model for children. She uses the precise and detailed information she gathers during settling-in periods to help children feel comfortable and individually cared for. Children are extremely confident, display high levels of self-esteem and are exceptionally well behaved. The childminder skilfully and cleverly supports the promotion of healthy lifestyles in a variety of ways. For example, she provides children with nutritious snacks to eat, which they discuss. She extends their interest in healthy foods further as they experiment with the fresh fruit and vegetables through role play in the play kitchen. Children enjoy a range of outings to the local park and groups, where they benefit from fresh air and exercise and develop an understanding of diverse communities. This is also supported by celebrating festivals, tasting different foods from around the world and preparing their own.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are eager, motivated learners. They make exceptional progress and develop the skills for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364531 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 849666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Droylsden. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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