Childminder in Oldham

Childminder report 189 Medlock Road, Failsworth, MANCHESTER M35 9NQ

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Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 5 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Partnerships with parents are fabulous. The childminder shares a wealth of information about children's progress. Parents are actively encouraged to continue children's learning at home and practical ideas are shared to support this. For instance, resources are shared between the childminder's setting and the homes of children to facilitate parental contribution to children's development. n Children achieve expected milestones in their development. The childminder carefully and effectively observes, tracks and plans activities to support children's next steps in learning. Children are well supported and make good progress. n The quality of teaching to support language and communication is good. For example, the childminder uses age-appropriate repetition, animation and enthusiasm in the tone and delivery of her speech. She introduces new, descriptive words during children's play to help to extend vocabulary. Children's language skills emerge well and they

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The provision is good

become confident communicators. n Children share trusting and positive relationships with the friendly childminder. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. For example, they laugh and giggle as they play, illustrating their enjoyment and emotional security.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder reflects and evaluates her practice, priorities to improve are not sharply precise to drive developments at an outstanding level. n Opportunities for children to be independent are not always supported at the very highest 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 extend current self-evaluation procedures to identify sharp and targeted plans to improve and revisit these regularly, to drive development rapidly at the highest level n strengthen opportunities for children to be independent, indoors and outside, and enhance their already good, all-round learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked a relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parental views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify, record and report child protection concerns, to the relevant agencies. This helps to promote children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude to providing a high-quality service. For instance, she conscientiously and proactively reads widely about early years related topics and has a wealth of literature available for reference, if required. This impacts on the childminder's good knowledge and skills. The childminder continually risk assesses her home. She recognises what presents a potential hazard to children and swiftly takes action to remove or minimise risks. Children's safety and welfare are given the utmost priority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a broad range of interesting and age-appropriate activities. For instance, children enthuse as they play with exploratory and sensory resources. Their imagination is ignited as they pretend and make believe. They enjoy the broad range of activities available and are motivated to learn. Children are provided with adequate time to think, problem solve, and complete complex tasks. The childminder has high expectations of children and provides sufficient challenge to extend their learning beyond current capabilities. For example, children persevere and solve challenging jigsaw puzzles. They concentrate and develop physical coordination as they place jigsaw pieces in appropriate locations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about the wider world and develop a positive, respectful and inclusive attitude towards others. Children learn to be kind and sociable. For instance, children explore a range of religious festivals and learn about the rich and diverse world in which they live. Children's physical health is fostered through regular opportunities to be active. For instance, children climb and balance at soft-play centres and run in wide open spaces at recreational areas and play parks. Children are healthy and experience fresh air and exercise every day. Children cooperate well and behaviour is good. For example, they tidy away their toys when requested. Children are confident, assertive and self- assured.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They continually build on their skills and abilities, and move forward in their development. Children are imaginative and make sense of the world around them through role play. For instance, they pretend a toy brick is a telephone to babble and create conversations. Children develop sound early language skills. Children are eager and keen to learn. They concentrate and persevere for extended periods, until they succeed at challenging tasks. Children acquire key skills to help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404320 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065413 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Failsworth, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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