Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 21 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a vibrant and stimulating environment in which all children thrive. She ensures that she provides a good variety of opportunities that supports children's learning and interests.  Children are motivated, interested in learning and ask regular questions. The childminder plans activities to help promote children's learning further and provides a good level of challenge. This helps children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. Information is shared right from the start which helps plan for any specific learning and care requirements. Regular two-way communication supports children's ongoing individual needs.  Children are extremely happy and settled. They have built very secure attachments with the childminder. Friendships blossom among children and they play together cooperatively, sharing, taking turns and offering cuddles. This helps foster children's

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This provision is good

well-being.  Children have access to a range of outdoor play opportunities. The garden area provides a variety of resources, such as, swings, bikes and climbing equipment. In addition to this, regular trips to play centres and local parks help support children's physical well-being

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems in place for self-evaluation are not yet highly focused and do not include all areas of provision.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to further extend children's independence skills.

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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

 refine ways in which self-evaluation is used to ensure it includes all areas of provision, to help raise the quality to an outstanding level.  extend opportunities that help children to develop their independence even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, children's development records, policies and procedures and the evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and on outings. She uses the knowledge from training to help her understand how to identify, report abuse and share any concerns about children. The childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role. She has a positive attitude and is focused on supporting children to reach their potential. Good systems to monitor their individual progress are in place. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and values their input. Partnerships with other early years providers are good. The childminder gathers information from nurseries when children start which helps support settling in and consistency in care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her experience and knowledge effectively to support children's development. Information from her regular observations helps her to plan challenging opportunities for children. One example of this is when young children make fruit kebabs. They count and learn the names of colours as they push red strawberries and green grapes onto the sticks. This helps them to develop their physical and early mathematical skills. The childminder teaches language skills effectively. She talks to children and introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary. Children are inquisitive and have a positive attitude to learning. They enjoy playing board games and they think and solve simple problems together to help achieve what they set out to do. The childminder skilfully supports children to work things out themselves. This supports children's confidence and thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an outstanding role model. She builds exceptional relationships with children. Praise is given consistently and children thrive through her responsive, affectionate and very caring approach. This helps children to build high levels of self- esteem. Behaviour is exemplary and children genuinely care for each other. Older children support younger children and take pride in helping them. The childminder provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and children use exceptional table manners while thoroughly enjoying the food prepared. Children's welfare is a high priority. The childminder teaches children how to identify hazards and keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about risk assessing and are confident in identifying what things are harmful.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and keen to explore the wide range of opportunities provided. Children understand routines and develop the confidence needed for their move on to school. They enjoy participating in activities, such as learning about the school environment and developing good self-help skills. Children develop extremely positive social skills and have a thorough understanding of the needs of others. They are caring, supportive and highly cooperative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265239 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 848475 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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