Childminder EY486057

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 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 is a good role model. She teaches children rules and boundaries and they show they understand the expectations set. Children learn about positive social values, such as using good manners and showing respect; their behaviour is very good. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and self-confidence.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Their written comments are extremely complimentary. Parents appreciate the childminder keeping them informed about their child's day. The childminder also provides support with personal care routines, such as potty training.  The childminder's teaching is good. She provides a range of activities that she knows children will enjoy. The childminder supports children at play through purposeful interactions. Outcomes for children are good.  The childminder helps children develop their excitement of books and reading stories. Children thoroughly enjoy joining in, completing the actions and listening attentively.

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This provision is good

This supports the good progress children make in their literacy and listening skills.  The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and follows effective daily routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not highly targeted to help consistently promote the very best outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always use information from assessments to consistently plan highly challenging activities to help children to make 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

 seek out more professional development opportunities, so the highest outcomes for children are consistently promoted  make even better use of assessments of children's learning to meticulously plan highly challenging activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector discussed the arrangements for monitoring the progress children make in their learning and the systems for planning their play experiences.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability and that of other household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's professional development and her procedures for self-evaluation and the impact on children's overall outcomes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is extremely organised and implements her policies to support her good practice. She has established strong links with other childminders. They share ideas and good practice hints and tips to support each other's ongoing development. The childminder demonstrates a passion for her role and dedication to helping children have a strong start in their learning and development. The childminder carries out a process of reflection. Her evaluations are accurate and she has set herself some goals to work towards. In addition to her evaluations, she gathers the views of parents to check that her practice continues to meet children's needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. She implements effective safety and security procedures and children are protected from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She plans activities flexibly to suit children's emerging needs and interests. The childminder joins in with children's play and gives them the opportunity for self-discovery. Children are confident and enjoy instigating their own play, only briefly looking for support from the childminder. Children make reference to well-known television car characters as they play imaginatively. The childminder asks questions and introduces basic mathematical concepts, such as big and small. The childminder uses a range of assessment methods and regularly shares development information with parents to help to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to be outdoors. For instance, they visit local playgroups and parks to help develop their physical and social skills further. Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement. This motivates them to have a positive attitude to learning. Children show they are able to share and take turns. The childminder makes sure that children become increasingly independent. She encourages them to make choices and to help in small tasks, such as tidying away the toys. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. She teaches children about making healthy food choices. Children sit together and enjoy one another's company. They use good manners and demonstrate a good understanding of table etiquette appropriate for their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

On the whole, most children make good progress and are reaching expected levels of development for their age. When gaps in learning are identified, children are supported through a collaborative approach between parents and the childminder. Children develop skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in learning, including school. They are happy and eager to join in with activities which are enjoyable and are, generally, aimed at supporting their next steps in learning. Children develop their listening, attention and concentration skills and articulate their views and opinions with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486057 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1012451 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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