Childminder in Oldham

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a place that feels like a home from home, where children feel safe and comfortable. The children's behaviour is exceptional; they show respect for each other and demonstrate genuine strong bonds with the childminder, who is nurturing, calm and kind. The children confidently explore and self-select resources in the stimulating learning environment. They independently practise their skills. Attentive and playful interactions by the childminder encourage them to do their best to solve problems. The children display high levels of engagement, for instance concentrating hard to work out how to join up the marble run. They are supported to try things out and test their ideas, and they have time to think and persevere. There is a lot of laughter, and there are many opportunities to play, explore and have fun finding out about the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children and wants them to be independent. Young children become engrossed in helping to prepare snacks for everyone. Children know how to peel and slice fruit safely and relish in the praise given for making patterns with the fruit on a platter for everyone to enjoy.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans many trips and various events for the children to take part in. She takes them out into their community and plans visits to follow interests and meet specific needs. The childminder works hard to promote and celebrate diversity in an age-appropriate way. For example, the role-play area is enhanced with Chinese lanterns and cooking utensils to link in with Chinese New Year. Acknowledging various festivals and celebrations widens the children's awareness of different faiths and cultures in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and is passionate about providing the best care and education she can. She takes part in a selection of training to support the curriculum and help raise the quality of education even further. For example, she recently completed a training course on developing the characteristics of effective learning and has plans to use this new knowledge to promote children's natural curiosity. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the quality of care provided. The childminder forges strong partnerships with the parents, who feel that she knows and understands their children well. n The childminder skilfully interacts with children to deepen their understanding and follow their interests during child-initiated learning. Assessments of what children can do are used to plan fun and challenging activities to ensure they are making good progress. This information could be better used to extend learning

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need to do better?

18 February 2020 opportunities in early reading skills. n The behaviour and attitudes of the children are exceptional and extremely positive. Children are confident, friendly and enthusiastic. The childminder is an excellent role model who places immense importance on emotional well-being. She finds ways to help young children talk about their feelings. For example, she has created a 'Calm Box' which contains sensory resources that children can use during quiet times to help them relax and express themselves. n Children of all ages manage their feelings and behaviour extremely well. The childminder reinforces rules and boundaries consistently and has signs and prompts displayed to remind children how to treat each other with respect. Young children explain behaviour expectations and demonstrate a sense of right and wrong. The children are sociable and polite with impeccable manners. n The childminder is determined that the children grow up feeling valued and have

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need to do better?

a sense of belonging within their community. She plans for rich experiences and also charitable events that involve the children in making a difference for others. This teaches children about their community and the wider world beyond. n Children make good progress in communication and language. However, some children do not engage during story times, and books are not being used to their full potential to widen vocabulary and deepen understanding. The childminder acknowledges that this is an area that she needs to develop, and she has started to build up resources for story sacks and a borrowing library. n The childminder works in partnership with the local school and shares information about children's development. She links this information into her planning for learning, adapting the play environment and activities to ensure continuity of care and education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her statutory duties with regard to wider safeguarding issues and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. For example, the childminder is alert to possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours.

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should:

n review how stories and books are used to excite and engage children, helping them to deepen their understanding and use a wide and varied vocabulary n review how assessments of what children can do are used to plan for challenging activities that develop early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552367 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10145068 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 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, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her learning intentions for children. n Parents gave their views about the care and education being provided. n Throughout the inspection, the childminder and the inspector held relevant discussions about the quality of care provided.

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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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