Childminder EY387099

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2017 10 November 2014

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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 hard since his last inspection and has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised. He has improved his knowledge of assessment. He regularly observes children's play and closely monitors their progress. He uses the information to plan a range of interesting activities. This contributes to the good progress that children make.  The childminder's home is welcoming and homely. The outdoor area in particular offers an inspiring learning environment. Children are highly motivated as they explore and investigate a variety of different natural areas and well-planned areas of interest, such as a dinosaur area and sand shed.  Children are all very settled and secure. They enjoy the childminder's company and are confident around him. He understands how to support children's emotional well-being. He is very calm, caring and nurturing in his approach.  The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. He offers praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement and models the use of good manners. Children's behaviour is excellent.  The childminder prepares children well for their move on to school. For example, he helps them to become independent in self-care and supports them emotionally for the move.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While the childminder gathers information from parents when children first start, it does not always focus enough on what children already know and can do.  Occasionally, the planning and delivery of group activities is not adapted to provide consistently high levels of challenge for older children.

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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 even more detailed information from parents when children start, to help to plan precisely from the very beginning  adapt planned activities for older children to provide consistently high levels of challenge to help them to make even greater progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to one parent on the telephone and viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection. She took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's professional development plans are well focused. He has accessed a wealth of training since his last inspection. This has had positive impact on his knowledge and helps him to continue to raise outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to identify concerns about children's safety or welfare. He knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern arising. He helps children to understand how to identify and manage risks. For example, he involves them in making areas safe. Children help to dry the outdoor equipment before they use it and they understand that they have to walk carefully on wet areas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides younger children with interesting activities which require them to use their finger muscles. They concentrate intently as they pick up and stick small leaves and petals onto paper. Older children enjoy exploring dough using a range of tools. The childminder uses the dough to extend children's mathematical learning. He creates numbers and children enjoy recognising the numbers that he has made. Children enjoy exploring water play. They use jugs to pour water down a range of tubes and funnels on a wall. This helps to develop children's physical skills and gives them the opportunity to practise their coordination skills. During the water play, the childminder uses a range of mathematical language, such as full and empty. This helps them to learn about quantities and extends their mathematical thinking. The childminder shares regular information with parents about children's progress. He also provides them with ideas on how they can

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about living things and nature. For example, he talks to children about how to treat insects that they find in the garden. They also enjoy exploring flowers, such as lavender using their senses. Children are interested and ask a range of questions about why things happen. This helps to support children's understanding of the world around them. The childminder uses opportunities to help children to learn about how to keep healthy. Children understand that they have to wash their hands before eating and enjoy a range of healthy foods. The outdoor environment provides ample opportunities for children to become physically active using a range of equipment, such as climbing apparatus and slides.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and for school. Children show high levels of enthusiasm and are eager to try new activities. Younger children are developing good speaking skills, they learn new words rapidly and attempt to copy them. Older children are starting to recognise letters and numbers and can complete simple addition and subtraction. All children concentrate well and show a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387099 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1097961 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Chadderton area of Oldham. He works with another registered childminder. He operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year around 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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