Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 19 July 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not use information from assessments of children’s progress effectively. She does not accurately identify and plan focused support for their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not provide children with consistently effective challenges in their learning to help them remain engaged and motivated.  The childminder does not consistently ensure children have healthy and nutritious meal options and learn the importance of healthy lifestyles.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively. She does not set precise targets to make concerted improvements in her practice and further improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows children well. Children are confident, happy and settled. They have good relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder supports children’s self-esteem and emotional well-being effectively. She explains behavioural expectations to children and reminds them about safety rules. Children behave well and show kindness to each other.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of partnership working. She shares information with parents about children’s daily activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 use information from assessments more precisely to plan focused support for children's next steps in learning 06/06/2018

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 provide activities that are purposeful and consistently challenge children so that they remain engaged in their learning 06/06/2018

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 ensure children receive healthy and nutritious meal options at all times and learn the importance of healthy lifestyles. 06/06/2018

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

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 develop systems for self-evaluation and set focused targets to make concerted improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed activities together.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and risk assessments.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not use information from assessments of children's progress effectively. For instance, she does not focus her planning and teaching thoroughly on what children need to learn next. The childminder has not placed sufficient focus on evaluating her practice. For example, she does not effectively identify areas to improve her professional development and teaching skills. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care, and carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that children are safe. She teaches them how to stay safe on outings. For instance, children explain road safety rules with confidence and follow this in practice. The childminder ensures she cares for the correct number of children. She maintains records

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

appropriately, including the required information about children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not plan purposeful activities that challenge children in their learning and keep them engaged. As a result, children lose interest quickly. The childminder provides some suitable toys and resources for children and encourages their play. However, these do not build on what children need to learn next and the childminder's teaching skills provide inconsistent support. However, older children lead their own learning. For example, they choose jigsaws and enjoy using their creative skills to make pictures. Younger children enjoy using strollers with dolls to gain more confidence in their walking and balance. The childminder sings songs with children and is enthusiastic and kind in her interactions with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not consistently provide children with healthy meal options. This does not support their learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. However, she does encourage regular physical activities, such as daily walks and visits to local parks and playgroups. Overall, the childminder meets children's needs appropriately. She has a secure understanding of behaviour management and clearly communicates behavioural expectations to children. The childminder praises children for their achievements and helps build their self-esteem and independence. She encourages positive behaviour and reminds children to be kind, take turns and to listen.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The lack of challenge in their learning means children do not make the progress they are capable of. Overall, children develop the basic skills they need for future learning, such as starting school. Children understand simple instructions and develop good self-care skills. For example, they put their belongings away and help to tidy up. Children learn to play together and share toys. They develop good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423072 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1135793 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Shaw area of Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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