Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 6 February 2015

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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 uses a range of effective methods to give children consistent messages about behaviour expectations. Children are kind and caring to each other and they behave very well.  The childminder uses a range of methods to share information with parents, from the start. She finds out children's interests and achievements and uses this to plan to meet their individual needs. All children are making good progress from their starting points.  Children are supported well to successfully develop their skills in all areas of learning and development. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and celebrate their achievements together.  The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. Children develop increasing confidence in their own abilities. They are motivated to play and explore and show a strong sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities to regularly seek and review the views of parents and use this information to drive ongoing improvements.  The childminder does not always provide each young child with opportunities to be fully challenged and highly engaged in group activities.

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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 methods used to seek and evaluate the views of parents and focus even more precisely on driving ongoing improvements to the quality of practice  build on the strategies used during group activities so that younger children have further opportunities to be highly challenged, engaged and enthused in their learning.

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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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe and secure. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned a child is being abused. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe. She supervises children effectively and meets their needs well. The childminder works effectively with other professionals, including other settings that children attend. She understands the process to seek additional support, when needed. The childminder attends regular training and this promotes improvement to the quality of practice. Following training, she recognises and plans for the different ways that children learn. The childminder uses detailed observations and assessments to check the progress of children and implements plans for what they need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a purposeful learning environment with high-quality resources that she knows children enjoy. She effectively promotes children's language skills, in a variety of ways. For example, the childminder provides a running commentary as babies play and names the different objects. She uses puppets, props and expressive language to capture children's interest, as she shares stories. The childminder models how to match the pictures and sounds using technology toys and encourages children's listening skills. She supports children to handle books with care and older children are creative and imaginative as they make up stories. They are developing the skills to promote future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming environment. She works effectively with parents and establishes children's care needs and routines, from the start. Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder and settle in well. Older children are eager to help carry out small tasks, such as tidying away the toys and setting the table at snack time. They take care as they chop up the fruit and use tools safely. Children are provided with healthy food and enjoy plenty of opportunities to play with vigour and energy. Children learn to take care of their own personal needs, developing good independence and self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy making choices throughout the day and have plenty of time to be imaginative and follow their own ideas. They have fun dressing up and trying on different hats. Children solve problems and develop strong critical-thinking skills. For example, they work out how to make a den from the different materials. Children listen attentively to others and are confident to share their view and opinions. They are active learners and have fun exploring, using all their senses. All children are developing the skills and attitudes they need so that they are ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316148 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1101077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Heywood. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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