Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 12 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She works with a co-childminder and together they share the same vision. They regularly evaluate the service they provide. They have identified areas they will be developing in the future, such as developing learning opportunities outside. n Children form close attachments with the childminder. She understands children's care and learning needs well. Children are settled and happy in her care. The childminder is a positive role model and children's behaviour is good. n The childminder plans a range of interesting activities that support children to develop new skills. Children enjoy learning and are active learners. They express their needs well and enjoy accessing resources that support all areas of learning. n Partnerships with parents are in place. Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides. They state, 'I know my child is safe and well looked after'

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This provision is good

and that children are happy. n Children gain an understanding of the wider world. They explore special celebration days from different cultures. For example, they take part in creative activities, listen to music from around the world and taste a wide range of different foods. n At times, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to think about questions before formulating a response. n The childminder attends mandatory training but has not yet accessed training to strengthen her knowledge of the early years.

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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 maximise opportunities to support children's developing communication and language n access targeted training opportunities to strengthen teaching skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 and her co-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 children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the action she must take and who to inform, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she ensures that she locks the entrance door after children have arrived and places keys out of reach. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to ensure that anything new that needs to be implemented is fully discussed. For example, changes to policies and procedures. The childminder attends mandatory training. She has begun to develop partnerships with other professionals. For example, she attends network meetings with local authority advisers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher and supports children well through discussion and modelling how to use resources. For example, children make an Easter collage. The childminder carefully supports younger children to use a glue stick, which promotes their physical skills and co-ordination. The childminder engages children in learning and creates a sense of awe and wonder. For example, children are mesmerised as she projects a torch onto the wall and they watch as the light moves across the ceiling. She then encourages children to attempt this independently. All parts of the day are learning opportunities. For example, she encourages children to use their cutlery as they eat lunch. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress to support them in their development and plan for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children's individual care needs well. For example, she helps children to settle to sleep as they cuddle a favourite comfort blanket from home. The childminder supports and promotes personal care needs. For example, she regularly checks if children need the bathroom and encourages children to independently wash their hands before eating. The childminder helps children to understand personal safety. For example, she teaches children how to cross the road safely when on outings in the local environment. Children listen carefully to the childminder and demonstrate positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development from their individual starting points. They access resources with enthusiasm and enjoy playing co-operatively with their peers. Children use their manners and are considerate of the needs of others. 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 EY538134 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10090316 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co- childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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