Childminder EY544549

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 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

 Children are extremely settled in the homely environment that the childminder has developed. They have developed strong attachments with the childminder and enjoy inviting her to join in with their play. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. The quality of teaching is good. Planned activities support children's natural curiosities and support them as they develop new skills.  Positive partnerships are in place with parents and information is regularly exchanged about children's care needs. This helps to provide a consistency of care for children.  The childminder is new to childminding and regularly evaluates her practice to ensure that she provides high levels of care. She is committed to attending further training to develop her knowledge even further.  Children are provided with healthy homemade meals and access the outdoors every

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This provision is good

day. This supports children's well-being and their understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gained from parents on entry does not include detailed information about what children already know and can do.  Partnerships with other professionals are not yet fully developed to share information about children's needs and support a consistency of care.

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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

 gain more information from parents when children first start attending the setting about children's development and learning so that this information can be used to establish clear starting points  extend partnerships with other professionals, particularly at school, to improve the consistency of care given to children.

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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 and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at documentation, such as children's development journals, policies and procedures, risk assessments and processes of self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and training certificates.  The inspector gathered the views of parents during the inspection, through written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the authorities she has to inform should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She ensures the environment is safe through daily safety checks prior to children arriving and being vigilant in her daily practice. For example, she ensures that she checks visitor identification before they are allowed into the premises. The childminder tracks children's progress to identify any gaps that may be present in their learning. She attends training opportunities which have a direct impact on her practice. For example, she has attended positive behaviour management training which she has used to develop a positive behaviour policy. The childminder undertakes regular evaluation and welcomes the views of parents to further develop the service she provides. Overall, partnerships with others are in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular observations of children as they play to identify their developmental stage. The childminder follows children's interests well during play and adapts her activities to ensure they support children as they gain new skills. For example, she supports younger children's communication by providing a running commentary as they play and sings rhymes to them. She encourages children and joins in with their play. For example, she rolls a ball backwards and forwards with a younger child as they giggle with delight and gain confidence in their physical skills. Activities interest children as they make choices and are engaged in play. Overall, the childminder shares information with parents on a daily basis and completes diaries about children's needs during the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm family environment. Children are settled and happy and the childminder is very quick to address children's needs. For example, she reassures children if they become a little upset. Children giggle with delight as she enters the room and hold up their arms to show they wish to be picked up. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations of children. She encourages children to attempt new skills and offers consistent praise. Children begin to learn about the wider world. For example, children attend sessions at the local children's centre and have recently used public transport to visit a children's museum. The childminder ensures that all activities are meaningful to children. For example, she sings nursery rhymes to younger children as she changes their nappies to support early communication skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well from their individual starting points. Children enjoy making their own choices, choosing resources and leading their own play. They confidently explore the environment. Children are well prepared with the key skills they will need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544549 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1099266 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 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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