Childminder EY225338

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 18 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the way she observes children's skills and identifies clear next steps in their learning. This has helped her provide activities that contribute to good outcomes for children.  Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning new skills. They are well prepared for their future learning as they gain the skills needed to drive their learning forward and to be ready for school.  Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder and her family members. They are happy and settled and demonstrate their emotional security in abundance.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents comment on how their children are viewed as an extension of the childminder's family. The childminder exchanges information daily and provides activities to support parents to continue their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Currently, the childminder holds a level 2 first-aid certificate which covers first-aid treatment for children and adults. However, this is not the required paediatric first-aid certificate. Having said that, she has a clear understanding of how to respond and treat a vast range of medical emergencies. Therefore, there is minimal impact on children's safety and welfare.  Occasionally, the childminder does not always encourage children to naturally find things out for themselves.  Self-evaluation lacks the sharply focused detail that contributes to outstanding quality provision through continuous improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate. 12/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide more opportunities for children to naturally discover things for themselves  sharpen the precision with which practice is reflected on, further enhancing the quality of provision and children's good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of 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 and childminder discussed an activity in regard to the learning taking place.  The inspector viewed a range of policies including, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures, and discussed the first-aid qualification the childminder holds.  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 professional development and qualifications and the suitability of the household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She makes good use of the knowledge she has gained from her training and complements this with further training. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. This has helped her provide good quality care and learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands local procedures to follow to help protect children from harm. In addition, she completes daily risk assessments of her home, children's involvement with her pets and the range of outings the children experience. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she reviews regularly to support her good practice. Parents receive details of these policies and procedures which includes information about how they can contact Ofsted, should they need to. All adults that live in the childminder's home have undergone suitability checks. This helps to keep children safe

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder as worked hard to develop a manageable system to effectively monitor the progress children make. This helps her identify any emerging gaps in children's development. She assesses children's development across all areas of learning and provides them with activities that help them make good progress in all areas. Children really enjoy their time with the childminder. She encourages children to be actively involved in their learning, which she supports with positive interactions. The childminder supports children to think about, if objects will float or sink, as part of their early mathematical learning. Children thoroughly enjoy creating their pictures and writing their own names to signify their ownership of their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, creating a very relaxed atmosphere. This helps children be at ease and gives them the ability to demonstrate their confidence as they select toys and resources independently. The childminder makes very good use of her animals, to help teach children how to care for them. Children really enjoy visiting the chicken coop and are excited when they retrieve the eggs. Together, they use the eggs to make their home-cooked lunch and children are actively involved in the whole process. This helps them develop an understanding of making healthy food choices and helps them learn new skills which they will use in later life. Furthermore, the childminder makes good use of these routine tasks, as she teaches children about safety issues and how to begin to assess risks. Children have many opportunities to be active outdoors to help develop their large physical motor skills. The childminder is a positive role model and actively

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and motivated individuals who display good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are working at expected levels for their ages and make good progress from their starting points. Children are well equipped and prepared with the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225338 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1044226 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Middleton area of Rochdale. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during the month of August and all bank 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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