Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date 17 September 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's setting is bright and welcoming with a range of good-quality toys and resources. She provides lots of interesting activities, indoors and outdoors, so that children have fun while they learn. n The childminder shares daily information with parents so that they know their child's routine and learning. Children settle well and form positive attachments to the childminder, so they feel safe and secure. n The childminder uses a variety of ways to assess children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. She encourages parents to contribute to their child's assessments and comment on their progress. n The childminder continuously evaluates her own provision to identify any areas of weakness. She attends training to improve her practice and raise the outcomes for children. n The childminder is a positive role model. She sits with the children at lunch time to demonstrate good manners. Children show a clear understanding of expected

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This provision is good

behaviour. n The childminder has begun to introduce methods that encourage parents to continue their child's learning at home. These now need to be fully implemented so that children make even better progress in their learning. n The childminder does not consistently provide structured activities to capture the interests of all children. This means that younger children are not fully engaged in some challenging and enjoyable learning experiences.

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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 build on recently introduced methods of sharing information and resources with parents so that they can continue to support their child's learning at home n focus more precisely on the interests of individual children and provide them with tailored learning opportunities that result in positive outcomes for every child.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder's home and the quality of resources. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities. n The inspector spoke to the children throughout the day and considered written feedback from parents. n The inspector checked key policies, the childminder's qualifications and evidence of suitability of all family members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is appropriately qualified and understands her responsibilities for keeping children safe. She has completed safeguarding and first-aid training and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years old. She gives a copy to parents to share with their health visitor. This means that any gaps in children's development are swiftly identified. The childminder works closely with other local childminders to share tips and identify ways to improve her practice. She has formed close working relationships with parents and grandparents and provides a flexible service based on each family's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes an online learning journal for each child which includes observations and planning for next steps. She provides a mix of structured and child-led activities to build on children's interests. For example, children learn simple mathematics as they build a robot with help from the childminder. They count the pieces and select different shapes and sizes for parts of its body. Children learn about colour and size as they make patterns with pegs. The childminder builds on their play by asking questions to encourage their thinking skills. For example, children talk about making a fire with puzzle pieces. The childminder asks them who will put the fire out and how. Children develop their physical skills in the well-resourced outdoor area as they play on the climbing frame. They share ideas as they hide underneath it or ring the bell when they climb to the top. Children's love of early reading is ignited as they sit together with the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder to look at books and sing rhymes, using props to represent characters in the stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy helping to tidy away toys and activities before snack or mealtimes. They learn self-care skills as they wash their hands and select their own food portions. Children socialise with each other as they sit and discuss their preferences and compare each other's choice of food. They make links to home as they talk about the different foods they eat and how they are cooked. Children demonstrate their understanding of positive behaviour and good manners as they are polite and respectful to each other during play. They learn to be independent as they put on their coats and shoes with appropriate support from the childminder, who gives them lots of praise for their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and are progressing well from their starting points. They are working comfortably within their expected development range for their age. Children know their routines and can follow simple rules. They are confident in choosing their own activities and can communicate appropriately with their peers and other adults. They are developing the necessary skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292577 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10065635 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Middleton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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