Childminder 301372

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 28 September 2011

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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

 Care practices used by the childminder promote children's emotional and physical well- being effectively. Children are confident and manage their self-care competently for their age. They make very good progress in developing their speaking skills.  The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills and, occasionally, these are outstanding, including when teaching children to use numbers. Children are quickly gaining the skills and attitudes needed for school in all areas of learning.  The childminder uses her detailed assessments of children's learning to provide levels of challenge that are accurately targeted to promote good progress. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed.  Parents contribute towards establishing children's starting points in learning. The childminder regularly shares detailed information with parents about their children's progress. She provides a wealth of resources and ideas to help parents promote their

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This provision is good

children's learning at home.  The childminder has very long-standing partnerships with other settings that children attend which effectively support their good progress. She works closely with other settings to help complement children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help children develop greater independence and become highly involved in the organisation and routines of the setting.  The childminder has not reflected on all aspects of her practice in the exceptional detail that contributes to maintaining outstanding quality of provision.

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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

 extend the ways in which children can be independent and contribute to the organisation and routines of the setting  develop the rigor of reflection on practice and identify all areas where positive changes can be made towards continuous improvement in the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises 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 to gain their views of the setting and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns about children. She regularly updates her knowledge through attending training and knows how to identify possible risks to children's welfare. The childminder reviews and maintains all required documents and records that help to underpin good provision for children's welfare. Risk is well managed, minimising the likelihood of accidents and contributing to children's well-being. The childminder regularly attends training opportunities to help refresh her skills and knowledge while sharing her exceptional wealth of experience with other childminders. She seeks the views of parents to help tailor her provision to their children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder challenges pre-school age children to use what they know about numbers and counting. She encourages them to persist when working out simple additions and subtractions using objects. The childminder responds to their interests, which contributes towards children's motivation to learn and the development of their concentration. Children become absorbed in their imaginative play when shaping dough. They enjoy pretending to make cakes and the childminder uses their play effectively to develop their speaking skills. The childminder's questioning is skilled and children talk at length about what they are making. Children are strongly encouraged to practise identifying letters and to form these correctly. This supports their good progress in developing the skills needed for writing and reading. Children enjoy creative activities and learn about different festivals and events. They learn about the similarities they share with others, as well as any

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets consistent boundaries and rules to help children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. She effectively reminds children of how they have helped others and shown kindness. This contributes towards children developing good self- esteem and forming friendships with others. Children have opportunities to make small decisions, showing that their views are valued. They enjoy selecting the patterned plates that they prefer at mealtimes. Resources are accessible so that children can also make decisions about what to play with. Children enjoy daily outdoor exercise, including activities which help them learn how to take small, well-managed risks. The childminder teaches children to manage their own safety, contributing to their skills for the future. Children enjoy a range of healthy foods and the childminder recognises the importance of supporting parents to provide nutritious meals for their children. The childminder teaches

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children routines that promote good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the basis for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how to manage their hygiene. They make good progress from their starting points, gaining the key skills needed for school. Children are confident and articulate. They behave well, develop respect for others and form friendships. Children gain a positive awareness of diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301372 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 854994 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in the Chadderton area of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The childminder operates on Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm. On Monday from 8am to 8.45am and from 3.20pm to 5pm during term time only. During the school holidays, she operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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