Childminder 301310

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 13 December 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 hard to address the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has welcomed and acted on the advice she has obtained from external professionals. This has made a positive contribution to improving the learning outcomes for children.  The childminder closely observes children's play and accurately assesses what they know and can do. She plans a wide range of activities based on children's interests and the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder is caring and sensitive and provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children make close emotional attachments with the childminder. They develop a strong sense of emotional security and confidence within the childminder's home.  Partnerships with parents and other early years providers are good. There are effective arrangements in place for sharing information about children's care and learning. These

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This provision is good

help to promote consistency and continuity for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities in self-chosen play.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of continuous professional development opportunities to further enhance her knowledge and 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

 make better use of continual professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  provide a wider range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector completed an evaluation of a planned adult-led activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows what to do and who to contact in the event of a concern about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that children play and learn in a safe environment. She has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses and is committed to the continuous improvement of her practice. The childminder closely monitors children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and seek external support if needed. The childminder has good relationships with teachers from local nurseries and schools. She works closely with them to complement children's learning and build on their prior learning. The childminder effectively uses the information she obtains from parents to further extend children's learning and helps parents to support children's learning at

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

home. This helps to promote consistency and continuity for children and strengthen links between home and the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's interests and plans challenging activities that they enjoy. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in activities and develop a positive attitude towards learning in readiness for school. Children lie on the floor and make marks with crayons and pencils on a large sheet of paper. The childminder role models how to draw circles, lines and faces. She names colours and provides additional resources to extend their learning. Children watch her intently and try to copy her actions. Very young children develop good hand-to-eye coordination and pencil control, which is impressive for their age. The childminder plays alongside children to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. This contributes to the good progress children make in their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. The childminder helps children to learn to persevere with tasks and maintain concentration. She is a good role model and provides clear and consistent boundaries to teach children right from wrong. Children learn to respect each other, behave appropriately, take turns and share resources. The childminder ensures that children's physical and emotional needs are consistently met in order to effectively promote their self-esteem and welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They achieve expected levels of development that are typical for their age. Children demonstrate a strong sense of confidence, communicate well and develop good physical skills, which help them prepare for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301310 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1107516 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Royton, Oldham. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of 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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