Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 26 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a secure understanding of the current and future learning needs of the children in her care. She makes good use of information from observations of children's play to accurately assess their development. The childminder plans activities in response to children's interests and the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress. n Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities to explore the outdoors and the local environment in which they live. They enjoy visits to the local park, playgroups and forest school. Children develop a good knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between people and communities, nature and the seasons. n The childminder supports babies and children to be actively involved in their learning. Children benefit from making their own decisions in their play. They particularly enjoy exploring the very wide range of stimulating resources. Children are confident,

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This provision is good

motivated learners. n Children develop very close relationships with the childminder and strong friendships with each other. They demonstrate very good levels of emotional security and self- esteem. n The childminder undertakes a focused programme of professional development. She enhances her knowledge and skills effectively, which has a positive impact on the quality of care and education that she provides for children. n The childminder works closely with parents and schools that some children also attend. Her arrangements for sharing information are effective and help to promote good levels of consistency and continuity of care and learning for all children. n The childminder teaches children how to count, sort, and match objects and to recognise and write numerals. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to develop older children's understanding of shape, space and measure. n The childminder does not consistently provide a rich range of activities to further

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This provision is good

extend pre-school children's learning in some aspects of early literacy, such as rhyming and letter sounds.

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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 provide a wider range of rich experiences for children to extend their learning of mathematical concepts, such as shape, size, quantities and weight n make better use of all opportunities to help older children to develop their understanding of linking sounds to letters and rhyming.

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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 talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of a planned adult-led activitiy with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, children's records 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 from written feedback on questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified, professional and experienced. She evaluates her practice regularly and identifies areas that she would like to change to continue to improve the quality of the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the referral procedures to follow should she have concerns about the health or welfare of a child. The childminder tracks children's progress carefully to help her to identify any gaps in children's learning and seek external intervention, if necessary. This helps to ensure that all children make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. The childminder is particularly skilled at helping babies and children to develop good communication skills. She uses a running commentary to describe what children are doing and introduces new words to help to extend their vocabulary. The childminder repeats the sounds that babies make to help them to learn about two-way conversation. Babies confidently explore the environment and make choices about what they want to do. They delve into boxes and crawl rapidly to toys that particularly excite them. This helps to motivate babies to move around and enhances their physical development. The childminder's effective use of props and puppets help to bring stories and songs to life and also support children's understanding of simple addition and subtraction. For example, children learnt that when they take away one of the five currant buns on a hand puppet,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

there were four left. Children ask pertinent questions, such as, 'Why are the bananas green?' The childminder explained that sometimes bananas are green because they are not ripe.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with clear and consistent boundaries and plays alongside them to teach them how to share and take turns. She skillfully distracts children with their favourite resources and teaches them how to manage their own feelings. Children behave well. Older children are excellent role models for younger children. They are kind and helpful towards the childminder and each other. For example, older children helped younger children to fasten their coats and found them a tissue to dry their eyes. The childminder talks to children about the importance of choosing healthy food options. This helps children to develop a good awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop a good understanding of the rules that help to keep them safe. For example, they know that they must wash their hands before eating to remove germs and to be careful when playing near babies. Children are confident communicators and demonstrate good large- and small-muscle control and coordination. Overall, children develop a good range of skills, abilities and attitudes that help to prepare them well in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257765 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10065662 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Wardle area of Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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