Childminder EY429052

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 8 October 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 understands the importance of reflecting on her practice. She recognises her strengths and areas she would like to improve. For example, she would like to further develop her outdoor area. n Children are learning communication, listening and attention skills in readiness for school. For instance, the childminder skilfully questions children and gives them time to think and respond. She explains the meaning of words to support children's understanding and language development. n The childminder is very relaxed in her approach. She allows children to freely explore their environment and choose what they would like to do and where they would like to play. As a result, children are settled and happy. n Parents state their children are safe and secure in the family environment the childminder provides. They state that their children benefit from a range of activities that they attend with the childminder in the local community. This helps to support

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This provision is good

children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, they learn about people and the wider community. n The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, for example, by teaching children about healthy eating and exercise and the benefit this has on their well-being. n The childminder does not focus highly enough on professional development in order to further raise the standard of her teaching 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 increase opportunities for children to learn about healthy eating and exercise to help them understand why it is important for their well-being n focus more precisely on professional development to raise the standard of teaching practice to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding, including the garden. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching practice indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day, and through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder has attended safeguarding training to update her knowledge. She regularly practises evacuation procedures with children. As a result, children know what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home. The childminder gathers feedback from children and parents to help her identify ways to improve her practice. She monitors children's progress effectively and shares this information with parents regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's development. She uses these to help identify children's next steps in their learning. She tailors challenging and age-appropriate activities to meet children's individual needs. For example, she provides threading activities to support older children's fine-motor skills. In addition, she uses words such as 'bigger', 'taller' and 'higher' when building towers with younger children. This helps to support their understanding of mathematical language. The childminder promotes children's literacy and listening skills. For example, she enthusiastically reads their favourite stories, such as 'The hungry Caterpillar', to them. She skilfully builds on these learning experiences at lunchtime as children enjoy tasting the foods that the caterpillar ate in the story. Children share their experiences with the childminder as they talk about the foods they have and have not tried before.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed good bonds with the childminder, who is warm and nurturing towards them. She consistently praises children's positive behaviour and achievements. This helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to be independent in various ways. For example, children help to lay the table at lunchtime, hang up their coats and take off their shoes after playing outside. In addition, older children wash their hands independently before snack. Children have plenty of opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. For example, children walk on different terrain, steps and levels as they explore the garden. This helps to support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills they need for the next stages in their learning, including when they go to school. For example, children enjoy making marks using chalk on stones and rocks in the garden. This helps to support their literacy skills. In addition, the childminder encourages children to count objects in books that they read together. For example, they count how many foods the hungry caterpillar ate each day. Children are becoming confident communicators and are excited and eager to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429052 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065389 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the village of Diggle, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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