Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 April 2018

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the information needed to carry out suitability checks for a child that has recently turned 16 years, who lives on the premises. n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's attendance. n The childminder does not consistently promote children's good health and hygiene. n The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about their child on entry, to inform planning right from the outset. n The childminder has not yet developed a targeted programme for her professional development to help to enhance the overall quality to a good standard.

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It has the following strengths

n The enthusiastic childminder is aware of the strengths of her setting. She now reflects on and evaluates her practice. Overall, this has helped her to make positive changes since the last inspection. n The welcoming and nurturing childminder provides an inviting and homely environment. Children develop close bonds with her as she takes time to get to know them. Babies have access to their comforters. This contributes towards their emotional security and confidence. Even new children appear happy and at ease in her care. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her teaching skills well. She provides interesting experiences that engage and enthuse children. This contributes towards their curiosity, motivation and natural thirst for learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date provide Ofsted with the necessary information required to carry out full suitability checks for every person over 16 years old living on the premises where childcare is provided 12/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance 12/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

promote good health and hygiene, for example, by ensuring children and babies wash their hands before eating. 12/10/2018

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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

n implement a targeted and precise plan for professional development and raise the overall quality of practice to a consistently good standard n gather more-detailed information from parents on entry and further support children's learning and development from the start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation, and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live on the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of one parent through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not provided Ofsted with information to enable checks to be made on a child who has recently turned 16, who lives on the premises. However, impact is limited as this child does not have unsupervised contact with children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection procedures and knows what to do should she have a concern about a child or in the event of an allegation. This helps to keep children safe. Overall, the childminder understands her professional responsibilities and keeps mandatory training updated. However, she does not yet actively seek additional training to continue to develop her knowledge and improve practice further. The childminder shares regular information with parents. However, she does not gather detailed information from parents on entry to provide children with highly challenging activities right from the beginning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans purposeful and appealing experiences that come from children's interests. For example, children show an interest in animals. The childminder promptly introduces a range of farm animals which children eagerly explore together. Babies mimic the childminder's animated sounds and make animals noises in response to her. Two-year-olds use new words with confidence. For example, they confidently repeat words, such as 'chicken' and 'farmer', as the childminder sensitively reinforces the correct pronunciation. Babies keenly explore various toys and resources. They delight in the sensory experience of feeling textured building blocks and try to stack them. Older children capably build with the blocks. The childminder encourages counting and children capably count to nine before the blocks topple over. This contributes towards their mathematical skills in readiness for learning at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not keep a record of children's hours of attendance as is required. However, she supervises children well and maintains the required staff-to-child ratios. This limits the impact on children's safety. Children enjoy the closeness they share with the childminder and snuggle in for tickles and cuddles. The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children and acknowledges their achievements by clapping. Children behave well. The childminder does not always ensure that babies and young children have clean hands before eating, even though they often play on the floor. Nonetheless, a lot of time is spent outdoors at a local park and visiting playgroups. This contributes towards children's physical well-being. A particular favourite outing is to the local hill and grass verge where children climb, splash in puddles and are physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in readiness for future learning and school. Babies develop strong independence and self-care skills. For example, they capably feed themselves and choose from accessible and exciting toys and equipment in the playroom. Young children are content as they are respected and valued. For example, the childminder carefully tunes into what they want and is on hand to support them and respond to their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383378 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10077330 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 April 2018

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Oldham area of Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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