Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 25 April 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is an extremely experienced practitioner, having worked within the early years sector for many years. She has the highest aspirations for children in her care and has a clear vision of providing first-class childcare. She regularly evaluates her practice and the service she provides to ensure the needs of children and families are met.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder skilfully reshapes and guides children's learning throughout the day. Children's progress is significantly enhanced through this and they make excellent progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides excellent care for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has attended specialist training to help her support them and works closely with a range of professionals to ensure that children achieve their individual best.  The childminder is an exemplary role model for children. She encourages and enthuses

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This provision is outstanding

children to be independent and explore the world around them. Children have forged extremely close attachments to her and their behaviour is superb.  The childminder has exceptionally good knowledge of children's needs and interests through robust observation and assessment. Parents are fully involved in the assessment process and regularly share activities children have enjoyed at home. The childminder works closely with parents and promotes home learning. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive.

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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

 continue to enhance the already excellent learning opportunities children have in the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the early years foundation stage and requirements. She demonstrates excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and has secure processes in place should she be concerned about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends a wide range of training opportunities to enrich her professional knowledge. This has a direct impact on children. For example, she has attended a wealth of training events on supporting children's communication and language. The childminder regularly liaises with other professionals and childminders to share good practice. She undertakes rigorous assessment to identify potential gaps in children's learning and uses a range of strategies to swiftly close any gaps. All children are exceedingly well prepared for future learning, including the move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is a first-class teacher. She has a natural teaching ability and ensures that every part of the day is a learning opportunity. The childminder engages and encourages children through imaginative activities planned to support their next steps in learning. For example, children listen attentively as she reads a story and they use props to act out the story. Teaching highly motivates and engages children. The childminder consistently considers how she can support children to develop new skills. For example, she invites children to explore dough to support their growing muscles in preparation for early writing. The childminder is superb at supporting children's communication and language. She asks children a wide range of challenging questions to help develop their thinking skills. The childminder is currently considering different ways of supporting children's physical development in the outdoor area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally warm and nurturing environment. She supports children through changes extremely well as she is very aware of the importance of supporting their emotional development. The childminder is an inspiring role model. She expertly encourages children to develop new skills. For example, children competently use knives to cut up fresh fruit and she helps them to consider the concept of safety. The childminder motivates children to take part in daily routines. They wipe the table before lunch and help to tidy resources away. Children have excellent manners and are very aware of the needs of others. Children learn about the wider world. For example, they visit the local library and children's centre. The needs of children are paramount within the childminder's practice. They are extremely settled and happy.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They are extremely active learners who access the environment with high levels of enthusiasm. They are learning important skills, such as being confident and making relationships with others. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469588 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1102801 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round, from 7am 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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