Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good and, in some instances, outstanding. The childminder successfully enhances children's learning through effective interactions and skilful support during planned adult-led activities and self-chosen play. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and challenging activities that promotes their development in all areas of learning. This helps children develop into enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children of all ages develop a good range of skills and attitudes that prepares them well for future learning and, eventually, school.  Children enjoy secure relationships with the childminder in the welcoming and caring environment. She meets children's individual care needs well and successfully promotes their confidence and independence skills.  Self-evaluation is, overall, effective. The childminder has high expectations and is

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This provision is good

committed to providing children and families with a high-quality service. She regularly reviews her practice and takes account of the views of parents and children when developing targets for future improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start at the setting.  The childminder does not fully make the very best possible use of professional development opportunities, in order to further her already good knowledge and skills.

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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

 extend the depth of information sought from parents about children's learning and development when they start at the setting  strengthen and extend existing knowledge and skills and consistently drive the good quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during children's activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning records, risk assessments, a sample of policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the arrangements for self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback in questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows who to contact and what to do in the event of a child protection concern. She checks the indoor and outdoor environments on a daily basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure risks are minimised. Overall, partnerships with parents are well established and effective. This makes a positive contribution towards meeting children's individual needs and helps ensure the consistency and continuity of care and learning. Partnerships with other early years settings are strong and help maintain continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The stimulating and inviting environment fully engages children's interest in play and learning. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development and the learning needs of the children she cares for. For example, babies have an excellent time as they play with the farm and animals. They demonstrate high levels of perseverance and concentration as they stay at the activity for long periods of time. The childminder skilfully role models pretend play which babies copy. She introduces new words, such as farmer, sheep, pig, horse and ladder, to help enhance babies' communication and language skills. The childminder helps children make links in their learning as she shows them pictures of the animals in a book and sings animal songs. She regularly checks children's progress to monitor how well they are doing in their learning. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support when necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the high-quality setting. They are happy and content and demonstrate a strong sense of emotional security as they seek out the childminder for comfort and reassurance. The childminder recognises the signs that indicate when babies are tired or hungry and responds quickly to ensure their needs are met. Children benefit from opportunities to be active and engage in physical play during walks in the local environment and visits to local places of interest. This helps to successfully promote their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries to help children learn how to behave appropriately. She consistently uses positive praise and encouragement to help children feel good about what they do. For example, she cheers, claps and uses words, such as well done and clever, when babies successfully open and close the farm door.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. Children are motivated, eager, confident and enjoy learning. All children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480245 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 984504 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Heywood area of Rochdale. She operates all year round from 6.30am 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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