Childminder 301308

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 3 October 2012

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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 completed first-aid training and does not hold a valid first-aid certificate.  The childminder has not yet developed a well-targeted programme of professional development to improve the overall quality of practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a range of interesting activities and play materials. Children are encouraged to choose their own tasks, promoting choice, independence and decision-making skills. Children remain engaged and enthusiastic in play and are making good progress in their development.  Children enjoy a variety of regular trips out in the local community, such as to the park, library and local shops. Outings enhance children's experiences and help to support their learning about the world around them.  The childminder's home is organised, clean, well resourced and welcoming, promoting children's independence and safety. Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder and respond well to her gentle and caring manner.  The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement during children's play. This builds their self-esteem and confidence. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Behaviour is good.

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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

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained. 28/02/2017

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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

 develop a programme of professional development that improves knowledge and skills and raises the quality of service.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation used by the childminder to support her practice.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder implements a range of written policies and procedures to support her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to identify and report any concerns about a child's welfare. Regular written risk assessments are completed on the childminder's home and outings. Hazards in the environment have been identified and measures are in place to promote safety. For example, regular fire drills enable children to understand and practise fire safety procedures. The childminder's first-aid certificate has recently lapsed and has not yet been renewed. However, she is aware of how to deal with emergencies and promote children's safety and is booked on a training course. The childminder reviews her practice in conjunction with her local authority adviser. She has identified areas for development in her practice and is addressing these to ensure she offers a high-quality provision. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

childminder observes children to assess their progress. She plans activities to support children's next steps in learning and they are developing well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides time and space for children to develop their skills without prematurely intervening. For example, when children are challenged with a difficult task to empty a large box of dinosaurs onto the carpet, the childminder steps back and provides encouragement for them to independently try. Children persevere and eventually succeed, developing physical skills and confidence in their own ability. The childminder sensitively joins in children's play and is a positive role model. She introduces new ideas and equipment to extend children's learning further. For example, books are introduced to extend children's learning about dinosaur habitats. Children develop mathematical and literacy skills. They look at letter formation and seek larger and smaller toy dinosaurs. Children are actively involved in their own learning and are making good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy warm and caring relationships with the childminder; she is attentive and children seek her out for reassurance. Children are confident and emotionally secure. The childminder obtains initial information from parents about their children's individual care needs and preferences. Furthermore, ongoing informal discussions with parents ensure that the childminder has a good understanding of children's changing likes and dislikes. The childminder knows children well and delivers a programme of care and learning opportunities that are tailored to their unique interests and needs. Children have access to fresh air and exercise daily which helps to promote their physical well-being. Children are happy and motivated to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled, confident and are making good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Children are inquisitive and are learning to be independent through effective teaching strategies. They are eager to try new experiences and are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the next stage of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301308 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1059492 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Lees, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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