Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is well qualified and makes good use of observations to accurately assess what children know and can do. She plans a wide range of interesting and challenging activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress. n The childminder is particularly skilled at helping children to enhance their communication and language skills. She uses a running commentary to describe what children are doing and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. Children are confident communicators. n Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. They develop very strong relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate high levels of emotional security and self-esteem within the setting. Care practices are effective and successfully help to promote children's good health and well-being. n Partnerships with parents and schools that some children also attend are effective. The

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The provision is good

childminder works closely with parents to share information about their children's development and progress. This helps to strengthen links between home and the setting and promote good consistency of care and learning for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities for continuous professional development to help further enhance the quality of teaching and improve learning outcomes for children. n Self-evaluation is not sharply focused on targeting priorities for future development to help raise the quality of the setting to an outstanding level.

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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 make even better use of opportunities for continuous professional development to strengthen the already good quality of teaching and enhance learning outcomes for children n enhance the process for self-evaluation to clearly identify priorities for future development to help raise the quality of the setting to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation of a planned adult-led activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and accident records. She checked the qualifications and suitability of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the reporting procedures to follow should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. There are detailed written safeguarding policies and procedures in place which are consistently implemented and underpin daily practice. The childminder completes training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to keep her knowledge and skills in these areas up to date. She completes regular summaries to help her to track children's progress. This helps her to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning and seek external support, if necessary. The childminder successfully helps parents to support children's learning at home. She finds out from teachers what children are learning in school to help her to build on their existing knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the individual learning needs of the children that she cares for. She interacts well with them and plays alongside them to help extend their learning. Children are fascinated when she shows them that when they pour water down a tube, they can make the wheel spin round. The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to teach children new skills and provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. She encourages children to be independent and make choices about what they want to do. Children thoroughly enjoy engaging in role-play activities. They wash dolls, dry them with a towel, dress them and pretend to take them for a walk. Children make up stories when they play with small-world resources. For example, they tell the childminder that the spaceman is a doctor and is making the poorly people feel better. This helps to develop

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's good creativity and imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and well settled in the setting. They are confident to ask for help if they need it. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear and consistent boundaries that help to teach children the difference between right and wrong. Any minor behaviour issues are managed with the utmost sensitivity, taking into account children's age and stage of development. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise. This includes daily walks to and from school and trips to the local parks. The childminder teaches children road safety rules and what to do in the event of an emergency. She talks to children about the importance of walking sensibly on the route to and from school and making sure that they are always within her sight.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Some children achieve beyond expected levels of development for their age in some areas of learning. Children are confident, independent and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem in the setting. They develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children gain a wide range of skills, abilities and attitudes that help prepare them well for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498497 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10076896 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Hollingwood area of Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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Registers

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