Childminder EY492841

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder completes regular evaluation of the service she provides and has identified key areas that she would like to improve in the future. She works alongside a co-minder who shares the same vision for the service and care they provide.  The childminder offers creative and exciting activities based on children's interests. She carefully plans learning opportunities to allow children to build on their skills and achieve their next steps in learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong and information is shared on a daily basis through discussion or photo messaging. Parents are very complimentary on the care and attention their children receive.  The childminder is highly skilled at promoting children's health and well-being. She provides children with many meaningful first-hand experiences to promote their understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.  Children develop extremely close attachments with the childminder and they are very

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This provision is good

settled and happy in her care. Children listen carefully and help one another. Their behaviour is outstanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children's communication and language development, as she does not leave enough time for children to think about questions that she asks.  The outdoor area is not as well established as the indoor area, and does not offer the same breadth of learning opportunities.

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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

 develop knowledge of how to support children even further, with their language and communication skills  provide more learning opportunities in the outdoor area, so that children can continue to follow their own interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoor and outdoor, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-minder, children and parents during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and her co-minder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, training certificates and the suitability of all adults in the setting.  The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and looked at written comments to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures she must follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She works with a co-minder and they often give each other feedback on the activities they provide. This means they are regularly evaluating their service and sharing good practice. The childminder attends a range of training opportunities, which have a direct impact on children. For example, she has recently attended training on mark making for children, which has meant that she offers mark making in a variety of creative ways. The childminder completes daily risk assessments and is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she checks the identification of all visitors. The childminder completes regular tracking documents to highlight children's progress and any gaps in their learning. Partnerships with other professionals are in place to support children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children to identify their stage of development. She skilfully plans activities, which support children in their next steps in learning. She supports children's learning well. For example, she encourages children to explore making loud and quiet sounds using musical instruments. She supports children's language through singing number rhymes, and promotes children's creativity as they act out going shopping. She offers challenge for children within activities. For example, she encourages children to identify letters in their name and then attempt to write them in dry sand. Processes for assessment are robust and parents are invited to share achievements children have completed at home. Ideas for home learning are shared. For example, children have recently been exploring road safety and have taken activities home, based on traffic lights. This helps provide a consistent approach for children between carers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an outstanding role model for children. She skilfully teaches children to share resources and consider the needs of others. Children listen carefully to instructions and are very eager to take part in routines. For example, they independently ask if they can help to wash the table before lunch. Children learn about the wider world from a young age. For example, they learn about different festivals from around the world and go on daily outings in the local community. The childminder places the highest priority on teaching children about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, she asks children to feel their heartbeat before and after exercise. She makes excellent use of opportunities to help children learn about risk and safety. For example, under supervision, they use knives to cut up fresh fruit and make fruit kebabs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress from when they initially start. They are confident at communicating, enjoy accessing resources and are learning how to build relationships with different people. They are well prepared for future learning, such as their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492841 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1030344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 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 2015 and lives in Heywood, Lancashire. The childminder works alongside a co-minder. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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