McCartney, Sharon Irene

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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 consistently good. The childminder effectively follows children's interests and takes account of accurate, continuous assessment in order to plan challenging activities that help them make good progress.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and challenging activities, which means that they develop into enthusiastic and motivated learners. Babies and children of all ages develop a good range of skills and attitudes that prepare them well for future learning and, eventually, school.  Children develop close emotional attachments with the childminder, who is extremely sensitive and caring. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care as they settle quickly and engage in play. The childminder provides a welcoming, nurturing environment for them where they have consistent boundaries and familiar routines.  The childminder consistently reflects on her practice and demonstrates a strong

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This provision is good

commitment to promoting high-quality provision. She identifies her training needs well and attends relevant courses to improve the quality of her teaching and learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The effective systems for working in partnership with other early years providers do not yet extend to all nurseries that children also attend.  There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities during self-chosen activities.

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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

 work in partnership with all the nurseries that children also attend to ensure continuity and consistency for all children  provide a more extensive range of opportunities for children to learn about the similarities between people and communities during self-chosen activities, to further extend their knowledge of the wider world.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder supporting children's play and subsequently evaluated of the quality of teaching and learning that took place with her.  The inspector looked at children's records, including assessment and planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including risk assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and records of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, who to contact and what to do in the event of a child protection concern. She has a comprehensive set of detailed policies and procedures which are followed meticulously. The childminder keeps a close check on how well the children are doing in their learning and shares this with parents. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning and, through consultation with parents, involve external professionals, if necessary. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day. The childminder has close links with the local school so that she can support children effectively when they move on to Reception class.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of child development and the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. Children have free access to a wide range of exciting toys and resources that helps them develop their independence skills. Babies are excited to investigate different textures and materials, which helps to develop their natural sense of curiosity. The childminder is always nearby to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. This contributes to the good progress babies and children make in their communication and language skills. Regular exchange of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments help support children's learning at home. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents when children first start, which she uses well, along with her own observations to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

effectively plan for the next steps in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds positive relationships with children as she successfully supports them through flexible settling-in sessions. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to help develop their social skills and confidence away from the childminder's home. The childminder provides children with opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings to the park. Parents provide meals for their children, and the childminder works with them to promote the importance of children accessing, and understanding, a healthy diet. This has a positive impact on children's physical and emotional well-being. The childminder provides children with clear, age appropriate and consistent behavioural expectations. This contributes significantly towards children's behaviour being very good.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress, including children whose capabilities are below expected levels of development when they first start. All children achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. They are motivated, eager and confident children who enjoy learning. All children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461979 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 942867 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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