Childminder 316226

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 11 August 2009

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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 close attachments and long lasting memories the childminder helps children achieve are exceptional. One of the older children nominated her as Woman of the year. She described the childminder as inspirational, always being there for her and her family and explained that she helped her to develop a thirst for caring for children.  The childminder has many years' experience providing children with good quality home care. She makes good use of her knowledge to provide children with good learning experiences and ensures outcomes for children are at least good.  Children's next steps for learning are clearly identified through regular and precise assessments the childminder makes. She uses the information well to plan activities that build upon what children already know and can do.  The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning and shares this information with parents, supporting a strong collaborative approach. She ensures she is best equipped

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This provision is good

to help close these gaps by attending sessions specific to their needs.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. Many of the parents view the childminder as an extension of their family unit and keep in close contact, even when their children grow older and leave her care.  The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from having access to plenty of fresh air and exercise and are encouraged to eat healthily.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, adult-led creative activities do not encourage children to express their individuality and creativity.  The childminder has not considered all ways in which she can precisely enhance her programme of continuous professional development.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to express their individuality and creativity  sharply focus professional development to enhance the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the views of parents from written information.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of the household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how she reflects on her practice in order to bring about continuous improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a passionate professional who thoroughly enjoys helping children achieve while in her care. She has kept up to date with changes within early years and has adapted her working practice to reflect such changes over the years. The childminder has acted on the recommendations given at her last inspection, which has had a positive impact on her overall practice. The childminder reviews her provision and seeks feedback from parents and children, which has helped her to sustain a good level of care and learning for all children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has the required policies and procedures in place to support her in her practice. She understands her responsibility to promote children's safety and she knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She uses fun and effective teaching strategies to help children extend and build on their current skills. This helps to secure the good progress children make in their learning. Children's progress in communication and language, personal, social, emotional and physical skills are supported well by the childminder. This helps to build a secure foundation and prepare children for successful learning later in life. Children develop a love for books and often seek the childminder's engagement. The childminder skilfully reads books, allowing the children to take the natural lead as the story develops. Children recite number names and confidently begin to use numbers in a meaningful way during play. The childminder shares lots of development information with parents, so they are best able to support their children's already good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Over many years, the childminder has consistently created a very welcoming, stable and safe place for children to come to play and learn. Children develop into happy, confident and motivated learners, who succeed. Good quality information is gathered from parents when children start in the setting to provide continuity of care and to support learning and development. The childminder encourages children to be independent from an early age. The environment is arranged so that children can choose from a range of quality resources which covers all seven areas of learning. Children have many opportunities to develop their social skills and confidence as they attend groups in the local community and go on regular outings. Children's behaviour is good. They play cooperatively and are kind and courteous to each other and the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their next stage in learning and, when the time comes, to move on to school. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, contributing to the good progress they make. Children confidently make choices, lead their own learning and persevere when faced with challenges. Children are taught how to be independent and manage aspects of their self-care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316226 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 868351 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in Shawclough near Rochdale. She operates all year round from 8am 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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