Childminder EY549462

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

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the kind, caring and attentive childminder, who has high expectations of them. They form strong attachments with the childminder and consistently demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised, which in turn supports children's independence and all-round development. The childminder assists children as they explore activities and pays particular attention to developing their language and communication skills. She sensitively joins in their play, asking children questions and encouraging them to talk about what they doing. Children are absorbed in their chosen activities and concentrate for long periods on the tasks.

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The provision is good

Excellent consideration is given to children in helping them to solve problems. For example, as children roll balls through large tubes, they notice that one ball becomes stuck. The childminder asks them what they could use to get the ball out of the tube. Children are able to think, to share their ideas and to test their theories as they use a broom to release the ball. The childminder lavishes them in praise and celebrates their efforts and great 'teamwork'. Subsequently, children are beginning to develop a positive 'can-do' attitude to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder competently observes and assesses children's progress and provides activities and experiences that match their interests. She has a good understanding of the seven areas of learning and child development. However, the childminder does not fully consider the unique and different ways in which some children prefer to learn, to focus activities sharply and help children make even better progress. n Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. However, occasionally, the childminder does not fully check and challenge children's understanding and learning. For example, when children find a corner protector and ask what it is, she does not use this opportunity to explain and strengthen children's understanding. n Good attention is given to children's mathematical understanding. The childminder skilfully supports children to count, sort and categorise objects. She introduces concepts such as 'more', 'less', 'small' and 'big' as children explore

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bears of different colours and sizes. n Children demonstrate a good awareness and comprehension of routines. For example, they know that they need to take off their shoes when they come into the childminder's home. They develop very good independence skills with the childminder's support, such as peeling fruit at snack time or putting on their boots for outdoor play.

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6 November 2019 n Children enjoy being physically active. They operate wheeled toys in the garden with increasing confidence, navigating the space available. They make marks with large brushes, developing their muscle skills in readiness for writing. During these enjoyable experiences they also learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded to wear helmets when riding bicycles. n Children behave well and are beginning to understand right from wrong. The childminder skilfully supports children to solve their own conflicts as they use equipment in the garden. Her calm and consistent explanations help children to comprehend sharing and taking turns. As a result, children know what is expected of them and offer each other resources as they play together. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to her childminding and the families she works for. She is professional in her approach to her work,

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enthusiastic about the progress children are making and excited in her delivery to the children. She attends training to further her knowledge and skills and liaises with other childminders to share ideas about good practice. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She works diligently with parents to gain their views and suggestions, for example through questionnaires and daily discussions. This helps her to identify her strengths and areas that she would like to develop, in order to improve outcomes for children and the service that she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places a strong emphasis on child protection and attends relevant safeguarding courses to keep up to date with current and new legislation. She confidently describes the possible signs of abuse which may indicate that a child is at risk. Furthermore, she fully understands the procedures she must follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder routinely ensures that her home is safe and secure by completing detailed risk assessments. She affords the same level of attention when on outings to places in the local community. Effective policies and procedures help to underpin her good practice.

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should:

n consider in more detail the different ways in which some children prefer to learn, to shape activities and to help children make the best possible progress n use every opportunity to check children's understanding and to challenge their learning as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549462 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10126867 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 2 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the Middleton area of Manchester. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including daily registers, risk assessments and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her provision and supports children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity planned by the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n Written comments provided by parents were viewed and considered.

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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

6 November 2019 6 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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