Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 23 September 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

 The childminder has addressed the recommendations for improvement from the previous inspection. Actions taken have been well planned, effective and are evident within the daily routine.  The childminder identifies clear starting points in children's learning and monitors their development at regular intervals. This helps children to make good progress and some children exceed expectations for their age.  The childminder plans an interactive session for the children to sing rhymes and share stories together daily. This helps them to develop strong communication and social skills for their future and in readiness for school.  The childminder and her assistants foster children's growing independence. Children are confident and capable to do things by themselves, for example, fastening buckles on shoes and zipping up their own coats ready to go outdoors.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They are eager to learn and concentrate well during

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This provision is good

activities. Their achievements are consistently praised and celebrated, which helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support parents to further enhance their children's learning at home.  Systems to monitor the assistants' practice and identify professional development opportunities are not yet fully effective.

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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 information shared with parents to give them the opportunity to complement and extend their child's learning at home  refine the ways that assistants' practice is monitored and make the most of professional development opportunities, to drive the quality of teaching to a consistently high standard overall.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's progress files, planning, policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector took account of parents' views recorded in the childminder's compliments file and spoke to one parent during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants review policies and procedures together to help promote a shared understanding of good practice. They demonstrate a suitable knowledge of child protection issues and understand what action to take if they are concerned about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder and assistants check the setting daily to remove potential risks to children, for example, any broken toys outdoors. The childminder has reflected on the effectiveness of the setting and worked hard to address the key areas that needed improvement. For example, clear routines are now established and challenging activities are planned to support what the children need to learn next. Children's development is closely monitored and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder has an appropriate qualification and works with the advisory teacher to continue to improve

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

her knowledge and practice. She gathers information from local schools to further complement the children's learning in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants support children to develop good communication and social skills in preparation for school. Children thoroughly enjoy a daily singing session where they choose their favourite songs. Younger children bend their knees and move their bodies with excitement, joining in the actions and sounds enthusiastically. Older children act out a story with repetitive phrases as they move around the room energetically. The childminder utilises opportunities to promote children's mathematical understanding. For example, she demonstrates how to count accurately when the children ask how many 'birthday cakes' they have made in the mud. Parents' questionnaires gather their views about children's interests and favourite activities. Assessment information is well used to plan weekly activities that target children's individual needs. Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress through daily discussions and sharing of the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a stimulating and welcoming environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children listen carefully to the adults and each other. They develop their imagination pretending to be customers in the 'shop' and search for treasure hidden by 'pirates' in the sand. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, younger children practise their climbing skills and persevere to get to the top of the slide. Older children enjoy running in the garden or playing in the water. The childminder and her assistants have a kind and calm manner. Children are sensitively supported during care routines, such as toileting. They learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them about the dangers of hot pans in the kitchen while the dinner is being cooked.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and some make progress that is higher than expected. Children show good concentration and interest in learning, and cooperate well with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434405 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1058492 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Rochdale, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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