Childminder in Oldham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is aware of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of changes in her setting. However, she does not ensure that the suitability of all members of the household is checked. This has minimal impact on the safety of children as the unchecked adult does not have regular contact with children. Children enjoy their time with the nurturing childminder. They show they are happy and settled in the childminder's home-from-home environment. The childminder consults with parents about the arrangements for eating and sleeping. She intuitively supports children's care needs. For example, she recognises when young children are tired and she responds well to their needs.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder interacts well with children and supports them in play. Children use their imagination as they play with dinosaurs and explore the properties of different natural resources. They talk about the different names of the dinosaurs and build houses for them to live in. They pretend it is raining and hide the dinosaurs in the house, so they do not get wet. Children's mathematical skills are developing. They confidently say how many dinosaurs they have and understand that one is bigger than the other. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to complete simple tasks, such as tidying away toys. They learn to be gentle with younger children and help them. Children learn to be kind to animals. For example, they learn to be careful with bugs and handle them carefully.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has recently organised her home so children have good opportunities to lead their own play and learning. Children are able to follow their interests and choose toys independently. Older children can confidently ask the childminder for the resources they want to play with. n Older children are confident communicators. They use clear speech to chat with the childminder and visitors. The childminder listens to what they are saying and encourages further discussion. In addition, she provides a variety of books and story bags to support children's learning further. n The childminder plans engaging activities based on children's interests. Children are making good progress and developing key skills, such as following a routine and feeding themselves. However, she does not consistently adapt activities to suit children of different ages she cares for. In addition, the television is switched on constantly in the children's playroom. This acts as a distraction to

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quality play and learning. n Physical development is supported well. Young children freely move around the setting. They support themselves on the edge of household furniture as they begin to take their first steps. This helps to build their muscle strength for

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31 January 2020 walking. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She provides a variety of fruits and water throughout the day. However, she does not consistently encourage good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands thoroughly before mealtimes. n The childminder observes and assesses children regularly to ensure they are making progress. She provides a range of resources to support children's interests and their next steps in learning. Children are making good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder works closely with other childminders to share good practice and keep herself up to date. She completes mandatory training and attends online training and webinars. n The childminder supports and extends children's understanding of the world. For example, she takes children to the local farm where they see farm animals in their natural environments. She continues the learning at the setting as children

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play with small-world animals. Children have fun making a pond for their toy ducks and pretend to feed them. The childminder gently recalls their visit and teaches them where each animal lives. n Children benefit from regular visits to the local soft-play centres, parks, and the local library. This helps to develop their social skills and enhance their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to those aged 16 years or over living on the premises. As a result, Ofsted has not had the required information necessary to be able to check their suitability.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection matters. She understands her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. The childminder has policies and procedures in place and knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She completes an effective risk assessment of her home and outings, and carries out fire drills with the children.

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should:

n explore ways to differentiate activities, so that all children of all ages and abilities can participate fully and extend their learning further n limit potential distractions, such as a television, to help children engage fully in activities provided n support children to understand the importance of following a consistent hygiene routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331447 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10109571 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives the Chadderton area of Oldham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n A range of documents were reviewed, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks for household members. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and looked around the areas of the house used for childminding to assess their safety and suitability. n The inspector and the childminder observed individual children during an activity and discussed their learning and progress. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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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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31 January 2020 31 January 2020 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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