Simpson, Victoria

Inspection date 19 June 2019 Previous inspection date 15 August 2014

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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 is dedicated to her role. She shows relentless commitment to her own ongoing professional development and attends a range of training. For instance, she has recently completed 'storytelling' training to help to enhance her skills in this area. Training contributes to improved quality of teaching and ultimately outcomes for children. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and identifies clear targets to improve. Self-evaluation is accurate and rigorous to support ongoing improvements. n The childminder maintains detailed records of children's learning and development. Her teaching and activity planning is closely informed by her good knowledge of children's development. Children make good all-round progress. n The childminder plans exciting learning experiences that capture children's interest. For example, children are inspired to explore intriguing sensory materials, such as dry soil

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This provision is good

and wet mud. They investigate with curiosity and eagerness. Children's learning is well supported. n Children enjoy secure friendships and work well together. They create a cooperative and cohesive community and thrive in their social confidence. n Children are happy in the childminder's care and this is illustrated by children's regular laughter and eagerness to participate. The childminder is very gentle, welcoming and friendly. Children enjoy the childminder's company and are very settled and content. n Opportunities for children to be independent are sometimes overlooked. n The childminder ensures that the children in her care are exposed to plenty of spoken language, which helps to extend their vocabulary. However, sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities for children to contribute to discussions and practise their emerging language skills.

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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 make the most of spontaneous opportunities as they arise throughout the day for children to complete tasks for themselves n extend opportunities for children to join in conversations and practise their emerging language skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 used to support the childminder's practice. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities associated with child protection. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses information shared by parents to help her to meet children's individual needs very well. The childminder is vigilant around children's welfare and implements effective measures to minimise risks to children. Written risk assessments and safety checklists help the childminder to thoroughly monitor the environment and promote children's safety. For example, the childminder ensures her outdoor sandpit is covered when not in use. This measure helps to ensure that the sand is clean and safe for children to explore, which helps to promote their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes the most of everyday routine occurrences to help to extend children's learning. For example, children are encouraged to listen to an aeroplane engine as it flies overhead. Children work out where the noise is coming from and develop good critical-thinking, problem-solving skills and understanding of the world around them. The childminder adapts her interactions and resources to support children's different abilities and learning needs. For example, older children attempt to use tricycles with pedals. Younger children are encouraged to balance and use their feet to move ride-on toys. Children of all ages develop good physical coordination. The programme of learning is very stimulating and age appropriate. Children are well supported in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder delivers encouragement in an animated and enthusiastic fashion. Children's efforts and achievements are recognised and celebrated through regular praise. Children respond well and behaviour is consistently good. Children are healthy, happy and their welfare is well promoted by the childminder's attentive practice. For example, children are encouraged to wear sun hats when outdoors to help to protect their skin from sun damage. Children enjoy regular nature walks in local woodland areas. They experience wide open spaces to exert themselves and be physically active. This contributes to children's good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are successful in their learning. They make good progress from their starting points. Young children handle books, turn pages and look at illustrations in preparation for early reading. They enjoy quiet areas where they have space to concentrate and focus. For example, children enjoy to crawl into a quiet tent which is dedicated to reading, books and literacy. Children prepare well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438392 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10106144 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Middleton. She operates during term time from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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