Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not seek written consent from parents and carers for each medicine she is requested to administer to children.  The childminder does not gather detailed information about children's achievements and interests from parents when their children first start attending.  The childminder does not consistently support children to develop their own ideas about how to solve problems.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. She interacts warmly with children, and is always on hand to offer reassurance and support as they play.  The childminder makes effective use of professional development opportunities to enhance children's experiences. For example, recent physical development training has helped the childminder to provide an exciting and motivating range of activities that help to strengthen children's small muscles. This effectively supports their early writing skills.  The childminder accurately assesses the progress made by each child. This enables her to identify any gaps in their learning and swiftly implement plans to ensure children receive the support they need, to make good progress.  The childminder works in partnership with a range of other agencies to help ensure that children's individual needs are well met.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that written permission is sought from parents and carers, for each medication they request to be administered to their child. 16/10/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 support parents to contribute detailed information about their child's achievements and interests at home, and use this information to help plan for children's learning from the outset  make the most of opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not obtain written consent from parents for each medication she is asked to administer to children. However, she does discuss children's medication requirements and seeks the verbal consent of parents. She updates parents with the details of any medication she has administered to children, and gathers their signature to confirm they have received this important information. The childminder explained how she will ensure the matter is addressed quickly to ensure there is no significant impact on children's safety. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify issues that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision and considers the views of parents and children when planning future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play. She talks to them about what they are doing and introduces new words to extend their growing vocabularies. For example, as children help to make play dough, the childminder uses words, such as 'moist' and 'sticky', to describe the texture of the dough. Overall, the childminder supports children's physical, social and communication skills well. However, she does not consistently help children to solve their own simple problems and develop their thinking skills, as they play. Children learn to count and measure. They use words, such as 'full' and 'empty', as they measure the cups of flour they need for their recipe.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a wide range of resources and activities that engages children in their learning. However, she does not always gather detailed information from parents about their child's interests and what they can do, to help children settle and to support her in precisely planning their leaning from the outset. The childminder is an effective role model for using good manners and children's behaviour reflects this. She helps children to develop their independence and supports them to effectively manage their own risks. The childminder is aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides a range of healthy snacks and ensures that children have daily opportunities for play outdoors in the fresh air. Children are taught to recognise and respect the differences between themselves and others in the local community and wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and independent learners. They make choices about what they would like to play with. The childminder effectively supports them to take turns and share toys. Children are willing to try new experiences and persevere when they find some things challenging at first. They enjoy sharing stories and are interested in books. They learn to count and recognise numbers. Children develop a range of important skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487195 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1010047 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 8am until 5pm, 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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