Childminder EY399347

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 10 November 2014

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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 The childminder is passionate about working with young children and aspirational to provide a high-quality service. The childminder's evaluation systems are well established and action plans are revisited regularly to drive ongoing development. The childminder demonstrates motivation and dedication. n The childminder is a good role model. Children are supported to practise and recall previous learning, to reinforce key skills. For instance, when building with bricks, children are encouraged to count objects, strengthening their mathematical knowledge and numeracy skills. n Children enjoy a breadth of varied and interesting activities. They remain enthused and engaged in their learning and make good all-round progress. n Children are rewarded with plenty of praise when they attempt challenging tasks. Coupled with this, children's efforts are celebrated and artwork is thoughtfully displayed throughout the setting. Children's confidence and self-esteem are supported through a

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The provision is good

variety of effective methods. n Children are physically active. They enjoy fresh air and exercise daily during a variety of trips within the local community. This contributes to children's good health and well- being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully engage in wider training, above mandatory requirements, to extend her good skills and knowledge even further. n The programme of activities adequately covers the seven areas of learning and promotes children's all-round development. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to learn about technology and how things work.

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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 strengthen already good skills and knowledge even further and engage in a planned programme of professional development n extend opportunities for children to learn about and explore technology.

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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 at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding policy, informed by advice and guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She knows how to identify and report child protection concerns, if these arise. The childminder develops strong and effective links with parents. She regularly encourages parents to read their children's learning records and shares daily updates about children's experiences. Effective communication helps to promote seamless care and learning opportunities for children. Parents comment, 'My children thrive in the childminder's care. They are confident and secure being left with her and are happy in her home environment'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessment of children's learning. She uses this information to understand children's abilities, interests and stage of development. The informed childminder plans activities with focused learning objectives to support children's ongoing learning. The childminder promotes children's good communication skills through quality teaching. She demonstrates sound sentence structure and introduces new words during discussions about games. This contributes to children's emerging language skills. The childminder corrects pronunciation to embed accurate vocabulary. Furthermore, the childminder carefully listens and values children's comments and contributions to conversations. Children become confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and self-assured in the childminder's home. They navigate their away around and independently select toys. They demonstrate they feel relaxed and contented in the childminder's company. For instance, children regularly laugh as they play. When children become tired or require reassurance, they enjoy warm and affectionate cuddles from the attentive childminder. Strong, positive relationships bolster children's emotional welfare. Children learn to be kind and sensitive towards others. For instance, they are caring and tender when they look after toy dolls. They discuss feelings and emotions, developing empathy and compassion. Older children regularly check younger children are happy. Children are exceptionally emotionally secure, well-behaved and benefit from excellent friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have a positive attitude to learning new skills and approach activities with enthusiasm and curiosity. Children develop good physical skills. Older children navigate stairs with ease and babies crawl, stand and develop emerging walking skills. Children approach challenge with confidence. For instance, children are encouraged to remove protective paper from stickers. They concentrate, persevere and eventually succeed at this intricate physical task. Children acquire an array of skills and prepare well for the next stage in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399347 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10069675 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 10 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Failsworth, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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