Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 4 November 2015

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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 builds positive relationships with other professionals involved in children's care, including school teachers and nursery workers. There are good systems to communicate and share information about children's learning. This helps the childminder to provide complementary care and learning and improve outcomes for children. n The childminder implements simple and effective self-evaluation systems. A detailed 'to-do' list is regularly updated. This helps to focus improvements where needed and develop the quality of service provided. n The childminder observes children and plans activities with focus to help to support their ongoing learning. Challenge is readily offered and children make good progress. n The childminder creates a quiet and calm atmosphere. Children are happy, content, settled and behave well. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills through her

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This provision is good

positive interactions. She asks regular questions, repeats single words and speaks with clarity. This helps to support children's thinking skills and response. All children, including babies, are well supported in their emerging language skills. n The childminder is motivated and committed. She completes regular training on various topics to help to improve her already good knowledge further. n Sometimes, children's focus and concentration is interrupted as they are occasionally distracted by the television during adult-led activities. n The childminder creates a stimulating environment with plenty of varied opportunities for children to learn. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore natural materials.

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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 opportunities for children to focus fully and concentrate during activities without background distractions n enhance opportunities for children to explore natural materials and investigate using their senses.

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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 persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of written comments provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a written safeguarding procedure, to help to support her practice. She is confident and knowledgeable about her child protection responsibilities. She understands how to identify and report any concerns, following local authority guidelines. This helps to keep children safe from harm. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares regular updates with parents and proactively seeks information about children's changing routines and needs. This helps to provide seamless care for children. Parents comment very positively about the service they receive. They comment, 'I cannot speak highly enough about the childminder's professionalism, care and commitment to children, their well-being and safeguarding'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a gentle and supportive teacher. She plays alongside children and sensitively joins in their games. Her subtle suggestions contribute to children's extended learning. For example, young children are encouraged to independently handle books, turn pages and gaze at illustrations. Children concentrate and develop early literacy skills. The childminder closely observes children to understand their interests and preferences. Furthermore, she incorporates children's interests into activities to help to enthuse children in their learning. For instance, children show an emerging interest in musical instruments. The attentive childminder swiftly provides a rich variety of different instruments for children to explore. Children shake and bang these instruments as they practise their physical coordination. The quality of teaching is consistently good.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Routines are flexible to meet children's changing, individual needs. For example, when children become tired, they are swiftly provided with familiar comforters, affectionate cuddles and a comfortable place to sleep. The childminder is attentive, gentle and provides a loving and caring setting. Children thrive in their emotional well-being. The childminder choses to walk, whenever possible, when out in the local community. This contributes to children's good physical health as they enjoy the outdoors and experience fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Babies begin to crawl and stand unaided. They demonstrate good physical coordination and strength as they confidently access toys and play materials slightly out of reach. Children are confident and self- assured. For instance, they independently select toys they wish to play with, making decisions as they explore. Young children assert their ideas and communicate their needs with increasing ease. Babies point, shout and babble to express themselves, expanding their vocabulary daily. Children acquire key skills and prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295631 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10065637 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 9 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Littleborough, Rochdale. 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.

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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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