Childminder EY458511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 18 July 2013

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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 provides a welcoming and friendly environment. Children and babies have access to a good range of easily accessible resources and make independent choices in their play.  Children enjoy developing their physical skills, such as during trips out to the local park.  The childminder exchanges regular information with parents about the progress their children make. For example, photographs and detailed data about what they are learning is shared. This helps parents become involved in their children's development.  The childminder uses self-evaluation generally well to reflect on her practice. She reviews areas of her service regularly. Plans include developing the garden area to provide even more experiences for children outdoors at the setting.  The childminder uses observations of children's development to assess where they are in their learning. Children make good progress.  Children are very confident and happy in the childminder's care. Babies and children

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This provision is good

receive lots of praise, which helps support their emotional well-being

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents on entry about children's learning and development is not always comprehensive enough.  The childminder does not fully evaluate her teaching skills to shape professional development programmes, in order to support children to make more rapid progress.

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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

 gather more information from parents about children's development when they start at the setting  sharpen the focus on undertaking professional development and raise teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates and risk assessments, and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the view of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities for ensuring that children are safe and well cared for. She knows the action to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that any potential risks to children are minimised. She reviews and tracks children's development each term. The childminder plans a good variety of learning experiences for children to help build on their knowledge and skills. She gathers the views of parents and children through questionnaires and verbal exchanges. This helps to develop her service further. Feedback is very positive and complimentary about the care children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of what interests children to adapt activities in order to help promote their individual learning. She uses good questioning to help encourage children's thinking skills and develop their imaginations. Children talk enthusiastically about volcanoes and lava. They imagine being lava monsters and use the space in the playroom to pretend to spread the lava. The childminder fosters their language and communication skills well. She shares stories and encourages children to join in repeating familiar phrases. Young babies enjoy feeling new textures, such as frozen mashed potato. The childminder helps children to develop mathematical skills. Children learn about size and shape and enjoy building snowmen out of mashed potato.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and babies settle very well into the setting. They are sociable and display high levels of self-esteem. The childminder provides a range of nutritious meals and snacks to help promote healthy lifestyles. She supports independence well. Young babies feed themselves and enjoy eating chopped up vegetables. Children follow good hygiene routines and attend to their own personal needs. For example, they wash their hands before going to the toilet. The childminder attends a variety of playgroups in the area. This helps children learn about wider communities. The childminder plans a range of opportunities that helps children to understand different cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well at this setting. They are learning the key skills needed for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children are polite and well mannered. They know how to share and take turns and their behaviour is consistently good. Children are interested in learning and very keen to understand and learn more. They enjoy the variety of experiences on offer and show curiosity about new topics and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458511 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1066646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Middleton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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