Childminder EY464552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2017 2 January 2014

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children's well-being and care needs are superbly supported in the homely family environment that the childminder has developed. They have made very strong attachments with her and are extremely settled and happy.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. She plans a wide range of activities that engages children in play as they develop new skills. The quality of teaching is good.  Partnerships with parents are in place and information is regularly exchanged about children's care needs. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive.  The childminder regularly evaluates her service to ensure that it meets the needs of children and families. She welcomes the views of parents in her desire to constantly develop and improve. The childminder has identified key areas that she would like to develop in the future.  Children access the outdoors every day and are provided with healthy, home-cooked

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This provision is good

meals. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote positive behaviour. Children listen to her and their behaviour is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Detailed information about what children already know and can do at home is not gained from parents on entry.  Partnerships with other professionals, particularly schools, are not yet fully developed to share information about children's care and learning needs.

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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 more information about children's development and learning from parents when children first attend the setting, so that this information can be used to identify clear starting points  extend partnerships with other professionals, particularly schools, to improve the consistency of care offered to children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside, 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 records, 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 undertakes daily risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe before children arrive each morning. For example, she ensures that cleaning products are safely stored away and that the garden is clean and tidy. The childminder tracks children's progress in order to identify any gaps in their learning and discusses this with parents before seeking further support from professionals. She is committed to developing her knowledge further and attends a variety of training opportunities in order to improve her practice. The childminder speaks with parents on a daily basis and meets with other childminders at local groups. Overall, partnerships with others are in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play and plans imaginative activities to support their natural interest and next steps in learning. For example, she has recently planned an obstacle course to support children's developing physical skills. The childminder is good at supporting children's communication and language. For example, she provides a running commentary and reads stories with repetitive language while encouraging children to join in. She supports learning well. For example, children enjoy listening to different animal sounds and identifying them using pictures on a board. Children choose their own resources and are engaged in play. The childminder is very reflective in her practice. For example, if she identifies that children need further support, she considers different ways she can offer an activity while children develop their skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to support children's well-being in this warm family environment. For example, she ensures she purchases the same bedding and potty as children have at home so they are reassured and have the highest levels of consistency of care. Children are extremely settled and will often independently come to the childminder for a reassuring cuddle. The childminder is an exemplary role model and actively promotes positive behaviour. For example, she reminds children to use their manners and constantly praises them. Children learn about the wider world as they go on regular trips and outings in the local environment. They begin to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children take part in weekly cookery sessions where they prepare and eat their own food. The childminder places children's comfort and welfare at the heart of her practice.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well from their individual starting points. Children have high levels of confidence and are active learners. They explore resources and the environment with enthusiasm, making their needs known and initiating their own play. Children are well prepared with the key skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464552 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1087490 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Royton, Oldham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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