Childminder EY287582

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 24 April 2015

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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 made significant improvements in her practice. She undertakes more rigorous observations and assessments to identify children's next steps, and she has made a generally good start in the evaluation of her practice.  The childminder builds close and affectionate relationships with children which help them settle easily into her setting. She demonstrates a good understanding of children's interests and individual needs.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources and interesting activities that reflect children's preferences and support their learning and development. She promotes their language and physical development effectively as they play.  The experienced childminder attends a number of training courses. This helps her to continuously improve her already good knowledge, understanding and practice even further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents and children are not regularly asked to contribute to the childminder's evaluation and monitoring systems, so that they can share their views and ideas about the future development of her service.  The childminder has not explored all possibilities to regularly engage parents in their children's learning at the setting and at home.

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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 the evaluation system in place and take account of the views and ideas of parents and children to help drive forward improvements in the setting  strengthen partnerships with parents so they have greater opportunities to contribute to their children's learning at the setting and at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's self-evaluation, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the people living with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is fully aware of the process to follow if she were to be concerned about any child in her care. All the required records and documents are maintained and well organised. The childminder regularly observes children, accurately assesses their progress and identifies their next steps in learning. She is passionate about her childminding and keeps herself fully informed by a good deal of training in specialised subjects. Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments to check that all areas used by children are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For example, when children look at an animal book the childminder introduces a replica toy animal and encourages them to say what noise it makes. She provides a constant narrative of what she sees them do, so children hear language spoken and gain new words and vocabulary. Opportunities are used to support children's mathematical skills. For example, children count the number of bricks they place in the storage container when helping to tidy up. The childminder asks parents for information when children first start with her and completes initial observations. This helps her to plan activities which are well suited to children and follow their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for children. She provides a wide range of accessible resources which meets children's interest. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. This enables children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a very calm, caring approach and manner. She gives children time to think and respond to questions in their own way. She talks to children constantly and asks them what they would like to do next, so they make their own choices and decisions in what they do. She knows the children well and provides healthy choices at mealtimes. Children enjoy being outside in the fresh air. They go on regular trips to the park and other local attractions where they meet other people and develop their physical abilities. They are well supported during care routines, such as going for a sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder is fully aware of the requirement to complete an accurate assessment of children's development between the ages of two and three years. Children develop close relationships and settle with ease. The childminder helps children from an early age to develop key skills for the future, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287582 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1050954 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Oldham, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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