Childminder 503862

Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 July 2015

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

p.1

The provision is outstanding

n The childminder has worked extremely hard to improve the quality of the setting since the last inspection. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised and enhanced many other aspects of her practice. n The childminder is highly skilled and experienced. She provides children with a wealth of rich, imaginative and exciting range of resources and an extremely stimulating, well- organised environment. Children are confident motivated learners. n The childminder has a superb understanding of how children learn and an exceptional knowledge of the current and future learning needs of children in her care. She makes excellent use of information gathered from observations of children's play to accurately assess their development. This helps her to plan activities and experiences to help children to move on to the next stage in their learning. Children make rapid progress. n Children make extremely close relationships with the childminder. They confidently

p.1

The provision is outstanding

invite her to join in their play. Care practices are outstanding and help to promote children's excellent health and well-being. Children's welfare is at the heart of the childminder's practice and they demonstrate an exceptionally strong sense of emotional security within the childminder's home. n Partnerships with parents and other early years providers are outstanding. The childminder works closely with parents and highly effective systems are in place to share information about children's care and learning. She has extremely close relationships with the schools that some children also attend. This helps to strengthen links between the setting and home and promote excellent consistency and continuity for all children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n continue to enhance the highly effective programme of professional development to consistently drive and sustain the already outstanding quality of teaching.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of a planned adult-led activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from written feedback obtained by the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The highest priority is placed on ensuring that children are kept safe from harm. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the health or welfare of a child. Extremely rigorous arrangements for assessing risks and exceptionally robust security measures ensure children are well protected and kept safe from harm. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and shares this information with parents. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and seek external intervention, if needed. The childminder is highly successful at helping parents to support children's learning at home. Self-evaluation is extremely effective and includes the views of parents and children. The childminder has a superb knowledge of her strengths and areas for further development. The childminder is extremely enthusiastic

p.3

Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

and consistently seeks out opportunities to improve her knowledge and skills and keep up to date with new initiatives and legislation. The childminder recognises the importance of continuous enhancement of her professional development to help to drive and sustain the quality of her teaching and learning outcomes for children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at extending children's play and learning. She uses an extensive range of teaching strategies to help children to make the best possible progress. The childminder is highly effective at enhancing children's communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'pull', 'push', 'squash', 'squeeze' and 'roll' to help extend children's vocabulary. She provides a running commentary to describe what children are doing and asks questions to help them to communicate their thoughts and ideas. Children thoroughly enjoy using the resources in the role-play shop. They learn how to weigh fruit and vegetables, use money to pay for things and count how many objects they have bought. Children develop a real interest in books and reading. They use their finger to point to the sentences in the book.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and well settled in the setting. They show high levels of concentration and perseverance for their age and consistently demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning. The childminder provides children with clear and consistent boundaries and plays alongside them to teach them how to share and take turns. Children behave extremely well. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, whenever possible. For example, when children want to take the teddy's shoes off, she shows them how to undo the laces by pulling the ends. This has an extremely positive impact on the development of children's self-care skills.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid rates of progress based on their individual starting points. Very young children achieve beyond expected levels of development for their age in some areas of learning. They demonstrate a mature understanding that words carry meaning and of simple mathematical concepts. Children acquire an exceptional range of skills that helps to give them a firm foundation for future learning and the eventual move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 503862 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065365 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2015

p.5

Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Failsworth area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.5

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.

p.5

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.6

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.6