Childminder, Out-of school day care in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 16 February 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and develops her knowledge through training and sharing ideas with local childminders. This contributes towards her ability to plan a broad range of activities that promotes children's progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She interacts very positively with them at their level. This helps increase children's motivation to learn.  Children enjoy attending a variety of local groups and community settings which gives them opportunities to socialise in larger groups.  Children behave well. The childminder uses a range of successful strategies to promote their good behaviour. For instance, she uses praise and encouragement to increase their confidence and self-esteem. This helps children's emotional development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder informs parents about their

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This provision is good

child's daily play activities, as well as their general well-being. This supports parental awareness of children's learning and ways to continue learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's early literacy skills during play activities and routines.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not always sufficiently precise and focused to drive improvement to the highest level.

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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 the most of opportunities to develop children's already good early literacy skills during play activities and routines  strengthen the effectiveness of the self-evaluation process and set precise goals for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and discussed the outcomes of an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written comments by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear policies that she uses to support her good practice. She attends safeguarding training and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder works effectively with parents, other professionals and settings that children attend. She has established good links with local schools and pre-schools which children also attend. For example, she shares a communication book with parents and the pre-school to enable a three-way transfer of information. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and education and helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents and children about ways to make improvements to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses regular observations of children to identify what they can already do. She plans activities that are based on the next steps in their learning and that appeal to their interests. For example, she builds on children's recent interests in monsters and they make their own monster figures using a variety of creative materials. She effectively prompts good thinking skills for children. For instance, when the glue does not work she encourages children to think of other ways that may work. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play, which helps to encourage them to enjoy learning and make good progress. Children make good progress in their communication and language. One of the ways she does this is to sensitively correct children's pronunciation as she repeats key phrases back to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's individual care needs effectively and builds good relationships so they settle and are comfortable in her company. Children are enthusiastic learners who direct their own play confidently. Children thoroughly enjoy their time playing outdoors. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their health and well-being. For example, they plant and grow a variety of vegetables in the garden and have daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder helps children manage their self-care skills with sensitivity and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from when they start with the childminder. They develop their confidence and independence well, for example, by choosing toys and activities from a range of interesting resources. Children have good opportunities to practise their mathematical skills. They learn to count and compare sizes and shapes. Children learn how to follow rules and routines and are supported emotionally to manage changes. These skills help prepare children for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505069 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 869250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in the Royton area of Oldham. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7am to 6pm all year round, except 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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