Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 7 August 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

 The childminder is committed to offering young children and their families the best possible early years experiences. She regularly meets with other childminders and evaluates the quality of her provision in order to make positive changes and improve her practice.  The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She follows children's interests with enthusiasm and skilfully recognises the learning potential in their self-chosen play.  The childminder carefully monitors the progress made by each child. This enables her to identify any gaps in their learning and swiftly implement plans to ensure all children make good progress.  Children are happy and settled in the warm and nurturing environment provided. They develop close bonds with the caring childminder, who is always on hand to offer children praise and reassurance when needed.  Parents are informed on a daily basis of the activities their child has participated in.

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This provision is good

This ensures that children's progress is consistently shared and parents understand how to support their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support younger children to develop their growing vocabulary. She does not always recognise when young children are ready to move on from baby talk.  Strategies to encourage parents to contribute their views when evaluating the quality of the provision have not generally been successful.

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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

 enhance opportunities for younger children to further extend their growing vocabulary  develop strategies which effectively support parents to contribute their views when evaluating the quality of provision.

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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 and childminder jointly evaluated an activity provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate points throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector considered the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder makes regular checks of her environment to ensure that it remains safe for children. She completes robust risk assessments when taking children on trips and outings. The childminder attends regular training and professional development opportunities, in order to keep up to date and develop her skills further. For example, recent training on identifying patterns in children's learning has resulted in changes to the environment, in order to meet the individual needs of children. The childminder understands the need to work in partnership with other providers when required, to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's progress to provide a range of engaging opportunities which is well matched to children's age and stage of development. She is a playful partner in children's self-chosen activities and enthusiastically engages in their play, talking to them about what they are doing. The childminder sensitively asks questions in order to challenge children's thinking and extend their learning further. She encourages children to count and recognise shapes as they play. For example, children count the cups of water they need to make the water wheel turn as they play in the garden. The childminder observes and assesses children's progress as they play. She recognises when children have mastered skills independently and plans appropriate next steps to help them develop further. Children are encouraged to persevere, think for themselves and solve their own simple problems as they play. For example, they show

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

great determination when trying to work out how to use straps to secure their dolls in prams.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment in which children are encouraged to select their own toys and resources. The childminder helps children to take appropriate risks safely. For example, she reminds young children how to negotiate the step into the garden carefully. The childminder is an excellent role model for young children. She effectively supports children to manage their behaviour and offers praise when they solve problems and do things independently. The childminder understands the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children have regular opportunities for physical play, both in the garden and on trips to the local park. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks and ensures that children understand the importance of good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures that children develop the skills required to be a successful and effective learner. Children are confident, active and curious learners who enjoy exploring new experiences. They delight in solving problems and working things out for themselves. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and development, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404320 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1042320 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Failsworth, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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