Childminder EY480932

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2017 11 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has worked extremely hard to improve the quality of the provision since the last inspection. She has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised and enhanced many other aspects of her practice.  The quality of teaching is good and in some instances outstanding. The wide variety of freely accessible toys, enhanced by regular outings and group activity sessions, contributes to children being motivated and enthusiastic learners. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children develop close emotional attachments with the childminder, who is extremely sensitive and caring. The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment which helps children to develop high levels of confidence and a strong sense of emotional security in readiness for school.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The effective arrangements for sharing information ensures consistency and continuity of care and learning for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's literacy skills as effectively as possible.  On occasions, creative activities are too adult led and focus on the end product rather than the learning that is taking place. This does not help children to fully extend their creativity and imaginative skills.

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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

 provide more opportunities, activities and experiences to enhance children's literacy skills even further  extend opportunities for children to express their own thoughts and ideas and further develop their creativity and imagination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed an evaluation of a planned adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, safeguarding policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare or safety of children. The childminder carefully checks children's progress and completes regular summaries of their learning. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's development and seek external support, if necessary. Self-evaluation is an ongoing process and includes the views of parents and children. The childminder adapts the environment, resources and activities effectively to meet the ever-changing needs and interests of the children. The childminder accurately identifies her professional development needs and has completed several training courses since the last inspection. This has enhanced her knowledge and skills successfully and has had a positive impact on improving learning outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of child development and of the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. She follows children's interests well and takes account of accurate, continuous assessment in order to plan challenging activities to help them make good progress. The childminder is very skilled at helping children to develop good communication and language skills. She asks children thought-provoking questions, such as 'What do you think the boy is doing?' and 'Where is he going?' She gives children the time they need to think about and respond to the questions that she asks them. The childminder makes good use of children's self-chosen play to enhance their mathematical development successfully. Children say, 'I've got three plates, one, two three'. The childminder uses words, such as 'too big', 'small', 'smaller' 'tall' and tallest' to develop children's understanding of size effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with clear and consistent boundaries that help them to learn the difference between right and wrong. Children develop a good understanding of what is expected of them and the rules that help to keep them safe. They benefit from a wide range of opportunities to access fresh air and take part in enjoyable physical exercise. This contributes well to children's good health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. Children learn to compare sizes and enhance their mathematical development effectively. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners and confident communicators. Overall, children develop a wide range of skills, abilities and attitudes that prepares them well for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480932 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1107908 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Uppermill area of Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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