Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 15 February 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 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 Children form close attachments with the childminder. She understands children's care needs well. Children are happy and settled in her care. Parents are complimentary about the care and support their children receive. n The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and development. She plans activities that support children to develop new skills. For example, children use construction bricks which promotes problem solving. Children are active learners and are interested in play. The quality of teaching is good. n The childminder works with two assistants and together they regularly evaluate the service they provide. The childminder has identified areas she would like to develop in the future. For example, she would like to develop further challenging resources for children as they prepare to start nursery. n Partnerships with other professionals are in place to support children's needs. For

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This provision is good

example, the childminder shares information about children's development with teachers as they leave for school. n Children gain an understanding of the wider world. They explore special celebration days from different cultures, go on walks in the local environment and visit local playgroups on a regular basis. n Detailed information about what children can already do at home is not obtained from parents on entry. n At times, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to think about questions before formulating a response.

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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 gather further information from parents about children's development at home, so that information can be used to identify starting points sooner n ensure that children's language development is consistently supported by giving them enough time to think and and respond to questions.

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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 spoke with children, the childminder's assistant and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at documentation, such as accident documents, a sample of policies and procedures, processes of assessment and the suitability of staff. n The inspector looked at written comments to take into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the authorities she must inform should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she informs her assistant if she is leaving the room so that children are supervised at all times. The childminder works with two assistants to ensure that ratios meet requirements and children are cared for. The childminder evaluates her provision and considers the environment. For example, some children play outside and some children play inside to ensure they have enough space to play. The childminder's documentation is effective. For example, she documents accidents that children have and shares these with parents. She has policies in place which reflect her setting. For example, she has a policy in place for the family pet. The childminder attends training to strengthen her knowledge. She has regular meetings with her assistants to support their

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

professional development. The childminder meets with other providers on a regular basis to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and identifies their developmental stage. She plans activities that support children's next steps in learning and assesses children's needs to ensure they are making progress as they develop new skills. The childminder offers activities which engage and motivate children. For example, children enjoy singing repetitive rhymes and enthusiastically join in with actions. Children access resources and lead their own play. For example, children pretend to make breakfast using role-play resources. Parents are kept informed of their child's learning. For example, they regularly take home children's development files that celebrate their child's achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a relaxed family environment. Close attachments are evident. For example, children giggle with anticipation as the childminder pretends to be a giant and hides under a blanket. The childminder supports and promotes personal care needs. For example, children independently wash their hands before eating and go to sleep with comforters they have brought from home. Children listen carefully to the childminder and their behaviour is good. Children learn about personal safety. For example, the childminder teaches children about being aware of stroking dogs they do not know when they are on outings. Healthy lifestyles are promoted. Children eat healthy meals and enjoy music-and-movement sessions to support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are able to express their needs and initiate their own play. They are building relationships with their peers and are learning to share and take turns. They enjoy being part of daily routines, such as tidying resources away. Children are developing the skills they will need for future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434405 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10094747 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Rochdale, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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