Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is enthusiastic and actively participates in children's learning. Children are making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is attentive to children and provides close support. Children are happy and settled as they build positive relationships with the childminder.  Children are confident and motivated to learn through a variety of stimulating learning activities and resources.  The childminder provides a language-rich environment to help children make good progress in their speech and communication skills.  The childminder is committed to providing good quality childcare. She seeks the views of parents and children and reflects on ways to further improve her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's problem solving and thinking skills further.  The childminder does not fully share the precise details of children's next steps in learning with parents. Consequently, some opportunities to further extend children's learning at home are missed.

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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

 extend opportunities to consistently strengthen children's ability to think and problem solve further  improve ways to share children's next steps in learning more precisely and consistently with parents that further strengthen children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and discussed the outcomes of an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly monitors children's progress to ensure they are moving forward in their development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reminds children about safety during play and routines. This helps them learn to manage their own safety. Daily risk assessments help reduce potential hazards. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses knowledge from her training to promote good outcomes for children. She demonstrates a good understanding of sharing information with other settings which children attend. This helps support children's continuity of care and learning. Good partnership working with parents is, generally, developed well through regular information sharing about children's care and daily activities. Parents are very pleased with the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She encourages children to make independent choices in their play and offers them close support. The childminder effectively strengthens children's interests in imaginary play. She does this by providing resources and developing ideas and narrative. Children eagerly engage in various role-play activities, such as dressing up and playing the roles of a painter, builder and doctor. For example, as children explore a doctor's bag, they discuss how to use various pretend equipment and how to make the patient feel better. Children are supported in their preparation for school and future learning. For example, they learn to write their name and enjoy making marks with various tools. Children are given various opportunities to practise their counting skills. For instance, as they make their own trains, they count and name the various shapes and colours of the wooden building blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate confidence and emotional security. They have developed strong bonds with the childminder and seek cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder uses praise appropriately to support children's self-esteem and reward positive behaviour. The childminder teaches children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Some of the ways she does this includes providing a healthy balanced diet and discussing why fruits and vegetables are good for their bodies. Children practise their physical skills during exercise and daily walks in the local community. Children are developing their independence and self-care skills. For instance, they learn to independently dress themselves during role-play activities. Children explore other cultures in their community and learn to respect the differences and similarities of other individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, they are developing independence and good social skills. Children are gaining the key skills they need to prepare them for future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476299 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 966989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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. She lives in Heywood, in the borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The childminder works on weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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