Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 3 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 childminder is highly qualified and makes very good use of her training, knowledge and skills. She delivers high-quality teaching and demonstrates she has high expectations for all children.  Children develop a real thirst for learning. The activities and play experiences the childminder provides are interesting, fun and challenging. This helps secure the good progress children make in their learning and overall development.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. They are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children show clear emotional attachments towards her and the other children attending.  The childminder uses good techniques for helping children learn about how to begin managing their behaviour. She provides them with age-appropriate guidance to aid their understanding.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has strengthened ways in which she shares children's progress with parents. This helps them support and continue their child's

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This provision is good

learning at home.  Outcomes for children are good. They are confident and successful learners who persevere at activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Reflection on practice lacks the sharply focused detail that supports continuous improvements.  The childminder does not have a focused programme for her professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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

 sharpen the precision with which practice is reflected on and further enhance the quality of provision  implement a focused plan for professional development that enhances teaching practice to the best possible 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 qualifications and the suitability of the household members.

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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. Since her last inspection she has kept up to date with changes within the early years foundation stage and has, generally, adapted her working practices. This has helped her sustain a good level of care and learning for all children. The childminder seeks parents and children's views, in order to check that they are continually satisfied with the service she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training to aid her good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and how to respond to any concerns that are raised about children's welfare. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she reviews regularly to support her good practice. All adults that live in her home have undergone suitability checks. This helps to keep children safe and protect their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular and precise assessments of the progress children are making. This helps her to provide play experiences that all children enjoy. Children are encouraged to be actively involved in their learning, including making decisions and choices. Children really enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder weaves what children need to learn next into the fun games and activities they choose. For example, children develop their mathematical knowledge. They play a game where they sort and match fruits into corresponding groups. Children recognise they can succeed with ease. With encouragement from the childminder they decide to adapt the game, making it more challenging. The childminder asks children questions that encourage their thinking and discussion.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children access the dedicated playroom, which is well resourced, and they show a real sense of belonging. Children's art creations are displayed for all to see and share. Children develop a good level of independence. They select toys and resources of interest and begin to manage their own personal-care routines. The childminder supports children's developing awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people. She takes children regularly to social groups within the community. This helps them to develop a respect for people of different races, cultures and abilities. They also build on their physical and social skills. Parents provide healthy meals for their children, supported by guidance from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners who are well prepared for their next stage in learning and, when the time comes, to move on to school. They show curiosity and remain engaged in activities for long periods of time. Children enjoy directing their own play and making choices about how to use the range of resources on offer. They persevere when faced with challenges and look to each other for encouragement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257765 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 860460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Wardle area of Rochdale. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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