Childminder EY445321

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 9 November 2012

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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

 Children make good progress, particularly in their early communication skills. For example, the childminder and her assistants encourage good conversational skills and help children develop a wider vocabulary.  The childminder monitors children's progress across all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants plan activities which reflect children's interests.  Children develop their independence skills and explore the stimulating and well- resourced environment confidently.  The childminder and her assistants help promote children's positive behaviour. They use a calm, sensitive approach which is age appropriate to set clear boundaries for children.  The childminder has a clear vision to improve her setting. She seeks information from parents, children and other childminders. The childminder has established good networks with local childminders to share ideas and practice and to improve outcomes

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not always make the best use of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and develop their ideas.  Occasionally, the childminder and her assistants do not always use what they know about older children to challenge them to the highest levels during counting 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

 make better use of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and to help them develop their thoughts and ideas  ensure that there are consistently high expectations of children, particularly when supporting counting activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed and discussed the outcomes of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and training records.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Regular risk assessments and child protection training help the childminder and her assistants protect children from harm. The childminder regularly updates key policies and procedures to ensure that they underpin good practice. The childminder and her assistants are aware of procedures to follow if they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder reflects well on her practice and is able to identify her strengths and areas that require further development. For example, she has addressed previous recommendations and developed the outdoor area to reflect an area that is equally as stimulating as the indoor environment. She also supports her assistants to develop their ongoing professional development. The childminder uses professional development portfolios for each assistant so they are able to reflect on their teaching strategies to help them achieve even better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a skilled and dedicated professional. She uses accurate assessments to monitor children's progress and to identify their next steps in their learning. Children of all ages make very good progress. The childminder and her assistants support children's speaking and communication skills effectively. For example, they sing songs and play out the actions. The childminder and her assistants ensure that children's interests are followed and support their motivation to learn. Children explore toys and activities with enthusiasm and imagination. For example, younger children delight in sensory play experiences as they explore different textures and materials. Children enjoy playing with construction toys. The assistants provide a range of symbolic materials, such as cereals to represent building blocks. Children count simple items and fill different-sized objects when pretending to be construction workers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and happily play and learn in the care of the childminder and her assistants. The key-person system is effective and children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. Children learn to share and show kindness to one another, and have close adult support. The childminder and assistants promote children's self-esteem and confidence. For example, they use praise and encouragement when children make concerted efforts to learn. There are established links with parents as the childminder shares information with them about children's daily activities and welfare. Parents praise the care and learning their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They acquire the skills and knowledge they need to help them succeed in the next stage of their learning. Children are supported in their early literacy skills as they learn letters and sounds, and the childminder and assistants segment the sounds into simple words to help them with their speech. Children have opportunities to practise their mark-making skills and be creative. For example, they cut and colour items to make tool belts from card and paper to support their interest in construction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445321 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1037190 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Moorside area of Oldham. She operates on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and employs three assistants, two of whom work part time.

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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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