Childminder EY473094

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not undertaken recent paediatric first-aid training.  Arrangements for self-evaluation, although effective in supporting the development of childcare practice, do not yet include the views of parents and children to further assist in identifying areas for the future development of the setting.  Teaching does not provide children with good enough learning opportunities to support their understanding of the similarities and differences between people and communities during self-chosen activities.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder effectively follows children's interests and takes account of accurate continuous assessment, in order to plan challenging activities. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and challenging activities that generally promotes all areas of learning. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners.  The childminder provides children with clear and consistent boundaries and teaches them the difference between right and wrong. Children's behaviour is good.  Overall, partnerships with parents and other early years providers are strong. This helps to effectively promote consistency and continuity of care and learning.

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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

 complete a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. 18/10/2016

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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

 review and build on existing arrangements for self-evaluation so that the views of parents and children are taken into account to assist in identifying further areas for improvement  provide children with better teaching and learning opportunities to help them develop their understanding of the similarities and differences between people and communities in self-chosen play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder supporting children's play and subsequently discussed with the childminder her evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning that took place.  The inspector looked at children's records, such as assessment and planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the arrangements for self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and records of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to update her first-aid training. However, this does not have a negative impact on children's safety and welfare, because the childminder has a good knowledge of what to do should an accident or emergency occur. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect who to contact and what to do in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress and shares this information with parents. She accurately identifies gaps in children's development and plans challenging and purposeful activities to help them move on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder has close links with the local school so that she can help support children effectively when they move on to the Reception class.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of child development and the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. She provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that motivates babies and children to learn and explore. Children are fascinated as they discover the patterns that dough makes when they press this onto objects. They make good connections in their learning and are excited and enthusiastic as they show the childminder that the shape in the dough is the same shape as the cooker. The childminder models good speaking and listening skills. She uses repeated words and phrases and asks children questions that help them to express their thoughts and ideas and talk for a range of purposes. Children are confident communicators. Regular exchange of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments helps support children's learning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive and caring and provides babies and children with a relaxed, nurturing environment. This helps children develop high levels of confidence and self- esteem. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to help develop their social skills and confidence away from the childminder's home. Children's health is supported well through good hygiene practices, plenty of physical play, fresh air and a varied, nutritious diet. They talk about food that is good for their bodies and that healthy food makes them big and strong. Children are developing a secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they explain that they need to wear glasses to protect their eyes from the sun and be careful when using scissors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, including children whose starting points are below expected levels of development. Some children achieve beyond the expected levels of development for their age. Children's communication and language skills are particularly impressive. They acquire a wide range of skills, abilities and attitudes to prepare them well in readiness for future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473094 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 994164 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 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 Middleton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday with the exception of 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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