Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 June 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 puts children at the heart of everything she plans. She provides innovative activities that captivate children's interests and support their learning. During the inspection, older children were truly engaged as they played bee games to celebrate National Bee Day. Whereas, babies rocked their bodies to the music of 'Bumble Bee on My Nose'. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She keeps parents up to date on all aspects of their children's day. The childminder also offers parents practical advice on encouraging children's sleep routines and how to keep children safe on outings. Parents value the childminder's support and their comments are hugely complimentary. n Children acquire good levels of independence. For example, older children cut their own strawberries and cherries for snack. Children are proficient with their self-care needs. They wash their hands thoroughly as they sing 'Rub-a-Dub-Dub' and they take

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This provision is good

themselves to the bathroom. n The childminder offers children a wealth of wider learning opportunities that help them to appreciate music and art. For example, they enjoy trips to the theatre. They also embarked on a trip to The Lowry to explore different sculptures based on 'The Snowman'. n Children's progress in early mathematics is slower than other aspects of learning, such as physical development. For example, the most able children are not consistently challenged to apply early mathematical skills during their play, which limits the progress they are capable of making. n The childminder has not focused as sharply on her professional development to raise the quality of practice to an even higher level.

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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 ensure children, especially those most able, have more opportunities to learn about number, shape, space and measure n build on professional development opportunities to continually improve the quality of practice to bring it to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documents. n The inspector took account of parents' testimonials provided by the childminder. n The inspector checked all areas of the premises used by children, including the gardens. n The inspector reviewed documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding requirements. She has refreshed her knowledge of child protection through recent training. The childminder has also updated all her contact numbers so she is able to respond promptly in the event of a child protection concern. Children's safety is further assured. The childminder ensures children are within sight or hearing at all times and she is vigilant when taking children on outings. For example, when the childminder takes children to the beach, she finds a safe base and then checks the beach for any potential hazards. The childminder has a good overview of her practice. She evaluates activities accurately and strives to make continuous improvements to bring her practice to a higher level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good. Activities are well planned to meet children's individual learning needs. The childminder interacts superbly with children, for example, by joining in their play and singing songs, which generates lots of excitement. The childminder recognises the need to provide children with fresh air and exercise. She uses these experiences to teach children about nature, such as different types of flowers, which extends their vocabulary. The childminder helps children recall past events, for example, by displaying photographs of their outings. These prompts work well in practice as children recall their exciting adventures. During the inspection, children talked about their picnic in the woods with the bluebells. They also talked about their trip to the farm and seeing an owl. The childminder tracks children's progress and uses assessment reasonably well. However, she has not identified minor gaps in learning

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

for children who are developing their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing a good understanding of the wider world and their immediate environment. For example, babies explore the stimulating playroom. They also discover the natural world as they crawl on the grass in the well-resourced back garden. The childminder teaches children to show care and respect for others. For example, children have raised money for local charities and they have also taken part in events, such as Remembrance Day. Children show good social skills as they interact well with others and build special bonds with the childminder who is kind and attentive to their needs. Children are very well behaved.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for their transition on to school. She works in partnership with parents to aid this process. For example, the childminder encourages parents to take their children to the local pre-school, which is situated in the school grounds. This supports further children's social skills and helps them become familiar with the school environment. Overall, children are confident individuals who are developing skills and abilities that are typical for their age, and some children are making rapid progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414201 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10071153 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Heywood area of Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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