Childminder EY459687

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 12 November 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and assistant join in with children's play which encourages them to be keen and motivated to learn.  Children have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. As a result, they are happy and settled in a welcoming environment.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She regularly makes assessments of children's progress and uses this information skilfully to plan challenging activities linked to their interests and learning styles.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, including gathering views from parents. She has already put several changes in place in order to improve outcomes for children.  The environment supports children's play and learning well. It is well resourced with a wide range of good quality toys, books and equipment which promote all areas of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's social and language skills during the routine of the day.  There is room to develop the different ways parents are provided with information about how they can support their child's learning at home.

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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

 develop further the systems that are already in place to encourage children’s learning and development at home.  maximise opportunities that arise during activities and routines to extend children's social and language development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder and the assistant.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's progress files, assessment documents, policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector read comments from several parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is well qualified and understands her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly evaluates her practice and has worked alongside the local authority to make improvements since the last inspection. These improvements have had a positive impact on the quality of teaching. The childminder is aware of further areas for development and has identified training and strategies to address these areas. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's day and things they like to do. However, she is not always successful in encouraging parents to regularly contribute to their children's learning by sharing information about children's achievements from home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She plans a good range of linked activities based on their interests, age and ability. This helps support all children's learning and development. Children's language and early mathematical skills are encouraged as they enjoy a game of shop. They are skilfully supported by the childminder to learn new words and fill and empty their shopping bags with play food. The childminder has good systems in place for reviewing children's progress. These systems clearly identify future learning and recognise any areas of support that are required. The childminder has links with the local authority and other agencies and knows how to access additional support if needed. The quality of teaching is good. However, occasionally opportunities are missed to extend children's social and language skills. The childminder allows children to make choices in their play, which encourages their emerging confidence and independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant are very caring and treat children with respect and great affection. The childminder has recently encouraged older children to decide upon their own rules of expected behaviour within the setting. This supports their understanding of tolerance and mutual respect of each other. The childminder regularly gathers information from parents about children's individual care needs. She uses this information well to meet children's individual needs; as a result, children are emotionally confident. Parents provide nutritious packed lunches for their children which complements the healthy snacks offered by the childminder. The importance of physical exercise is well promoted. Children thoroughly enjoy using their bodies in different ways to roll, run and skip around the room. The childminder and assistant constantly praise children during their play, which helps them to feel valued and respected. Children learn about the wider community

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has a good understanding of the progress children are making. Therefore, all children are developing well in all areas of learning and are well prepared for the next stage in their education and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459687 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1037794 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Rochdale, Lancashire. There are currently ten children on roll, five of whom are in the early years age range. The setting provides care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is available to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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