Childminder EY445067

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being through her effective care practices. She demonstrates good teaching when helping children learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour, as well as developing their knowledge of effective hygiene routines.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the skills, knowledge and attitudes that children need in order to be ready for school. She has high expectations for all children, which contribute to their good progress.  The childminder provides challenging activities that are matched to children's interests and which complement their learning in the other settings they attend. She monitors their achievements closely to help identify any emerging gaps in learning and address these as early as possible.  Parents contribute to establishing their children's starting points when they join the setting and subsequently contribute to their next steps in learning. The childminder

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This provision is good

frequently exchanges information with them about their children's activities and achievements. She provides practical ideas to help parents extend their children's learning.  The childminder has gained a qualification at level 3 as part of her successful drive for continuous improvement in the quality of provision. She frequently reflects on her practice and the needs of children, including her own training needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed the ways to involve children in celebrating all of their achievements in the setting.  Older children are not involved to an exceptionally high level in making decisions that help influence routines and extend their level of responsibility.

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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

 consolidate and extend the ways in which children are involved in celebrating their achievements, in order to further promote their confidence  provide older children with greater opportunities to influence decision making and the organisation of routines, to help enhance their level of responsibility and independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning, along with evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her provision in order to bring about continuous improvement.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents and spoke to one parent to gain their views of the setting. The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Risk is managed effectively to minimise possible hazards to children and help reduce the likelihood of accidents. The childminder maintains all required records, documents and qualifications that help to underpin a good quality of provision for children's welfare and learning. She seeks the views of parents and children, in order to further tailor her practice to their needs and support continuous improvement in the quality of provision. The childminder understands the importance of maintaining partnerships with other settings as part of supporting continuity for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Resources are accessible so that children can decide what to play with and find these independently. The childminder provides a broad range of activities and resources that supports learning in all areas. She demonstrates good teaching skills and makes effective use of what she knows about children's learning in other settings, as well as of their needs and interests. She provides interesting activities that help children to learn about the natural world. Children enjoy developing their manipulative skills as they spread peanut butter on cardboard tubes, while making simple bird feeders. They talk about the best way to avoid getting messy fingers, developing their problem solving and communication skills. They learn to take turns, as they wait to roll the tubes in a seed mixture. The childminder uses daily routines effectively to help children practise their early numeracy and literacy skills. She helps children to learn to respect the similarities they share with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

others, as well as any differences between them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes children's learning about foods which contribute to their good health, as well as why exercise is important in a balanced lifestyle. Children enjoy daily outdoor play and have a variety of opportunities to take well managed, reasonable risks. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe in a range of situations, which helps to promote their later independence. She provides opportunities for children to take on small individual responsibilities, for example, clearing away their plates after snack time as part of developing self-help skills. The childminder teaches children to use good manners. Children also help to write the simple rules which are implemented to promote the physical and emotional well-being of everyone in the setting. The childminder praises children's efforts, contributing to their development of good self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop self-care skills and learn how to maintain their good health. They learn to observe rules, use good manners and to respect others. Children gain a positive view of diversity in the wider world. They are confident, happy and motivated learners who are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are well prepared for future learning, including at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445067 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 954052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 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 2012 and lives in the Royton area of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The childminding setting operates from 8.30am to 5.15pm on weekdays, all year round, apart from personal holidays and bank holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in a relevant subject.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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