Childminder in Oldham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from an exemplary learning environment. Extensive, high-quality resources are available in the childminder's breathtaking dedicated classroom. Children independently access beautifully arranged and easily accessible resources. The childminder enhances the space further with wall displays and artwork to help to extend learning opportunities and celebrate children's achievements. Children's learning is continually supported through first-rate teaching, a highly stimulating environment and a colourful programme of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show superb empathy and respect for their friends. For example, older children help younger children to locate their chair at lunchtime. They hold hands and help babies to walk safely across the room. Incidental acts of kindness like this are frequent and children show extremely high levels of sensitivity and kindness towards others. Children understand boundaries and are extremely polite. For example, they effortlessly use their manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompts. The childminder implements highly successful systems to help to celebrate children's achievements. For example, genuine praise and 'wow cards' are used to recognise and celebrate children's special milestones. Positive behaviour is praised and children learn right from wrong at an early age. Children's behaviour is excellent.

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n The childminder's extraordinary drive, uncompromising dedication and impressive motivation are noteworthy. She is extremely experienced and highly knowledgeable. The childminder works closely with the local authority quality team. She shares her knowledge with other childcare providers in the local area and is an exemplary role model for her peers. n The childminder seeks children's opinions and truly incorporates their ideas into her setting. For example, children have the freedom to design their own menu on 'children's baking day' and plan topic activities linked to their interests each month. The childminder proactively obtains, values and respects children's opinions. This helps to build children's exceptional sense of self-esteem. n The childminder implements excellent observation, assessment and planning systems. She has a deeply robust knowledge of the children in her care, obtained through frequent observations. The childminder uses this knowledge

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and information effectively to ensure the programme of learning is closely tailored to children's needs. Children make outstanding progress. n Teaching delivered by the childminder and her assistant is vibrant and enjoyable. Children exuberantly laugh and giggle as the childminder reads a story in an animated fashion. The childminder's teaching ignites children's curiosity and sparks their interest in literacy. They engage with the characters

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28 November 2019 and discuss the story and illustrations. Children develop a thirst for literacy, supported by excellent teaching. n The childminder and her assistant work well together. The childminder ensures that tasks are distributed fairly, and teamwork is excellent. Children's needs are swiftly met through her highly effective organisation. n Children show an outstanding level of perseverance and resilience when they encounter set-backs. For example, when cutting dough, they struggle to coordinate the movements needed to open and close the different tools but repeatedly try until they succeed. Children have an excellent can-do attitude and are highly motivated learners. n The childminder establishes excellent links and relationships with local schools. She works tremendously closely with teachers to help to ensure children make a smooth transition when they move to school. One teacher commented, 'I cannot

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speak highly enough of the work the childminder does. She works tirelessly for the children and gives them a fantastic foundation, not only in their education but in becoming individuals'. Links with other professionals are excellent. n Children's health and personal well-being are given upmost priority. The childminder has enrolled on a 'healthy child' scheme accredited by the National Health Service. Children brush their teeth daily and clearly understand the value and importance of teeth cleaning to help to keep themselves healthy. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder fosters a joined-up approach to children's learning. Parents enjoy frequent face-to-face meetings with the childminder and receive tailored next steps for their children's learning. They are kept well informed and children experience seamless care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of local safeguarding guidelines and procedures. They know how to identify and respond to child protection concerns, if these arise. The childminder frequently checks her assistant's knowledge through regular discussions about safeguarding. She has a detailed safeguarding policy and a range of printed literature for reference, if required. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276439 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10129039 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 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Oldham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities and teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around all areas of her home. The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children during the inspection and considered their views and comments. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and working with children. n The inspector considered the views of parents provided in written comments.

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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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