Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2018 11 May 2015

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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 supports children's communication and language skills well. She consistently introduces new words to broaden children's vocabulary. Children are confident and articulate communicators.  The childminder creates an environment where children's decisions and choices are valued. Children independently access a wide variety of interesting resources and are confident to make their own choices about what they want to play with.  The childminder quickly builds positive, supportive and trusting relationships with children. She has a good understanding of children's care needs and meets these well.  Children enjoy outings in the local community. They have good opportunities to socialise with other children and enjoy taking part in larger group activities. Children make good progress and are well prepared for when they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not involve parents enough in their child's ongoing learning and development to help promote further consistency and continuity in their learning.  Opportunities for children to experiment and develop their creative and investigative skills are not fully maximised.

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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

 strengthen the methods used to engage parents in their child's ongoing learning and development to provide a more consistent approach to meeting their learning needs  increase the range of opportunities for children to experiment and develop their creative and investigative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder, and discussed her self- evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder keeps her home safe and secure. She considers and checks all areas of her home to ensure it is safe for children to explore. The childminder is committed to strengthening and sustaining her good practice. She has a positive attitude to self- reflection and is focused on setting clear priorities for improvement. The childminder has established a clear programme of professional development. She has recently attended training to support her in promoting children's learning and understanding of the world when exploring in a woodland environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides children with good-quality teaching and play experiences across all areas of learning. Planned activities are focused precisely on promoting children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children are motivated and challenged in their learning. They thoroughly enjoy themselves and show good dexterity and coordination as they use one-handed tools, such as scissors and tweezers, to pick up small objects. The childminder extends and challenges children's learning as she encourages them to count objects and match quantities to numerals. She introduces mathematical language to help children to understand simple addition and subtraction. All children develop good reading and writing skills. They competently use a range of mark-making tools to practise their early writing skills and enjoy listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed, happy and settled, and they enjoy their time at the childminder's house. She works closely with parents to understand children's individual needs. Children thrive in the very welcoming and supportive environment. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively with a calm and patient approach. She sensitively reminds children that they are to be kind to one another, and encourages them to share and take turns. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play outdoors in the childminder's garden and enjoy outings to parks and play centres. The childminder gives high priority to children's safety. She teaches children how to stay safe and about how to manage risks in the environment. Children take an active role in keeping the play area safe. For example, they help to tidy away the toys when they have finished playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder uses effective monitoring systems to make certain that any emerging gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed. Children gain a secure sense of independence through the good opportunities they have to learn to manage some of their personal care needs. Children are confident, self-assured and engaged in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316878 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1092522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Middleton, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, 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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