Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date 16 August 2019 Previous inspection date 14 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 observes children's learning regularly and accurately assesses their development. She monitors their progress and puts measures in place when gaps in learning arise. For example, when she identifies language delays, she works with parents to ensure that children are referred to relevant agencies. n The childminder provides a variety of resources for children to make marks and be creative. Young children enjoy drawing with crayons and using small stickers to create masterpieces. This helps children to develop early writing skills. n The childminder makes good use of the local community to support children's learning. For example, she regularly takes children to the library to assist older children with their school homework. She visits local playgroups with early years children, where they take part in activities to celebrate festivals such as Eid. n Children progress well. They develop comfortably at the levels expected for their age.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder provides some occasions to play and learn outside every day, she does not consistently develop rich outdoor learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors. n Although the childminder has developed a plan for future professional development, it is not yet sharply focused enough to enhance practice and raise the quality of the provision to the highest 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 provide more opportunities outdoors, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outside n undertake a sharply focused programme of professional development to enhance practice and raise the quality of the provision to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took a tour of the setting. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and assessed their effectiveness. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as the information relating to the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The inspector read comments from parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns about a child or adult. She evaluates her setting accurately, knows her strengths and identifies areas for development. The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection. For example, she maintains an accurate record of children's hours of attendance and provides Ofsted with the information required about people living on the premises. The childminder builds caring and trusting relationships with children and their families. To help develop consistency, she informs parents about what children have been learning so they can continue with it at home. For example, she encourages parents to play music during car journeys to encourage children to clap, sing and become accustomed to rhythm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder develops a good understanding of the needs of children in her care. She knows what interests them and what they need to do to progress further. For example, as young children play with different sized bricks, the childminder introduces mathematics by talking about numbers and colours. She also introduces words such as 'big' and 'little'. The childminder supports children's learning effectively. For example, as children roll cars along the floor, she demonstrates how to make roads out of blocks while narrating their play. This helps children to develop vocabulary and to begin to understand how things work. The childminder supports children to prepare for school. For example, she creates opportunities for them to socialise regularly with future classmates.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

New children settle quickly. The childminder ensures that parents provide information about children's development and welfare needs. This helps her to develop routines to suit individual children and support their learning and development from the start. The childminder ensures that children feel secure and comfortable in her setting. For example, as babies play independently, she leaves her hand within touching distance so they can hold it if they need reassurance. The childminder consistently praises children and they show their appreciation with wide smiles and pride. This supports children to build self-esteem and confidence. The childminder promotes good health and hygiene. She provides nutritious home-made food and ensures children clean their hands before lunch. Children choose to help the childminder clean the table after lunch and put their rubbish in the bin.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave very well. The childminder supports this by reminding children to be careful when they become a little boisterous. Children of all ages enjoy action songs. Babies make happy noises as they sing and older children request the same song over again. Babies are observant. They enjoy watching other people, making eye contact and smiling at them. The childminder engages with these early communication cues very well. Children develop their growing independence. For example, they learn how to feed themselves competently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383378 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10078903 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Oldham area of Manchester. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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