Childminder in Oldham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a highly stimulating and exciting curriculum, which captures their interests and keeps them motivated to learn. Children relish opportunities to participate in a toy dinosaur hunt outdoors and talk about the position, size and quantity of the dinosaurs found in an articulate way. The childminder respects the views of each child, includes them in the evaluation of her setting and has high expectations of them. She teaches children exceptionally well about respect, tolerance and acceptance. Children look happy and are confident when they play.

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The provision is good

Children take part in community events that celebrate differences and are excited when they recall visits to the park and zoo. Overall, children behave well and have positive attitudes towards their learning. The childminder provides good learning experiences outdoors and has developed her garden into an oasis of fun and adventure.

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The provision is good

Children's laughter fills the air as they count how many steps there are up to the tree house. They jump, climb and balance on low-level apparatus, and giggle with delight while testing their physical endurance. The childminder plans the play and learning environment around children's current interests and fascinations. She knows what children can do and what they need to do to make good progress. She teaches children to keep safe and supports them very well in managing risks during their play.

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need to do better?

n The highly experienced, qualified and dedicated childminder is an advocate for lifelong learning. She attends many training programmes, with positive effects on outcomes for children. For example, an outdoor forest course has equipped her with a greater understanding of how to extend children's creativity during physical activity. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is given high priority. They play cooperatively and demonstrate good independence. They help to prepare snacks and talk about the importance of eating healthy foods. n The childminder teaches children very well about the letters that represent different sounds. She uses good teaching techniques to decode challenging words and gives children lots of opportunities to extend and build upon their growing vocabulary. n The childminder is a good teacher and provides children with a high-quality education. She plans a curriculum that is unique to each child, gives them first-

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need to do better?

hand experiences to build on current learning, and prompts children to think for themselves. For example, a visit to look at different tractors provides excellent

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need to do better?

18 September 2019 opportunities for children to build upon their current knowledge of the different parts of an engine. n Partnerships with parents are rooted in trust and mutual respect. Parents are kept well informed of their children's developmental progress and are included in the evaluation of the setting. n Children make good and better progress across the areas of learning. Gaps in learning are quickly identified and the relevant support is put in place. Children leave the setting with a good skill set and develop positive attitudes towards their future success. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to express their individual creativity through dancing and singing. She plans external visits to classes where children are encouraged to move their bodies and sing to different musical sounds. n The childminder is a good leader and aspires to be outstanding. She keeps up to date with changes in policy, legislation and research.

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need to do better?

n Care practices across the setting are good. Children have a strong sense of belonging and high priority is placed on their physical and emotional well-being. n The childminder does not consistently share learning and care information with other early years settings to fully support children's progress even further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with clear messages about behavioural expectations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure and understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. She is aware of wider safeguarding concerns and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe. She has a thorough understanding of online safety and has robust measures in place to ensure children are kept safe and protected while in her care.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with all settings and develop more ways to share detailed information to support children's progress even further n refine behaviour management strategies across the setting to ensure all children fully understand what is expected of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545827 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10102889 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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. He looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Discussions took place with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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