Childminder EY482803

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2017 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 childminder monitors children's learning and development regularly. This supports children to make good progress during their time in the setting.  The childminder offers a range of activities that is well suited to children's interests and needs. Children are engaged in learning and concentrate well during activities.  The childminder has a very calm and sensitive manner. This helps to foster close relationships with children and promotes their emotional well-being effectively.  Children behave well. They understand the boundaries and rules within the setting and are consistently praised for their achievements.  The childminder understands the importance of professional development and attends training regularly. This helps to further improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she has learned how to make resources to promote children's learning through their senses.  The childminder reflects on the effectiveness of the setting and identifies any changes

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This provision is good

needed. This helps to drive continual improvement and supports positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established strong partnerships with parents and other professionals to further support children's learning.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and other professionals to further support children's learning in the setting, at home and when starting school.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on the childminder's questionnaires.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as policies and procedures, training certificates and children's observations and assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues. She understands what action to take if concerned about the welfare of a child in her care, and completes daily checks of the environment to help identify and remove possible risks to children. The childminder rigorously monitors the progress individual children are making. She reviews and summarises their achievements clearly. This information helps her to identify what children need to learn next and forms the focus of planned activities. The childminder carefully plans opportunities to support breadth across the areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what children can do and already know when they first start at the setting. She observes children through play regularly and uses her secure knowledge of child development to support what they need to learn next. For example, babies practise taking a few steps independently while reaching forward for interesting objects. They watch carefully as the childminder builds a tower, counting the number of bricks she uses. This helps to foster children's physical and mathematical skills effectively. Children enjoy looking at books and listen carefully as the childminder models sounds and key words. She encourages children to copy and repeat the sounds. This helps to support their communication and language skills. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress through daily discussions and detailed written summaries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors. For example, children enjoy exploring a range of interesting items with their senses. They press buttons to hear sounds and watch lights on an interactive ball. They try to work out how to make a toy move by pulling on a thread. This helps to promote their problem- solving skills. Children behave well and are praised consistently by the childminder. They are happy to take part in care routines, for example, washing their hands before lunch. They follow their own interests and learn how to access the resources independently. Children play outdoors in the garden regularly and go to the local park and soft-play areas. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks prepared by the childminder. This helps to foster their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within expectations for their age and make good progress during their time in the setting. They are motivated and interested to join in activities. Children develop close relationships and grow in confidence. They enjoy making music and using their imagination and creative skills. Children develop their speech and communication skills well. They learn about number, shape and quantity. This supports them to learn key skills in preparation for their future and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482803 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 999679 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Royton, Oldham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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