Childminder EY445067

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 25 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is professional, conscientious and well-organised. She strives to provide a high-quality service for families and children. She creates a stimulating environment for children to thrive developmentally and emotionally. n The childminder pro-actively seeks training opportunities to improve her good knowledge and impact positively on outcomes for children. For instance, she has recently completed training associated with child psychology and schemas, to extend her already good knowledge relating to how young children learn. n The childminder knows children in her care well. She invests time completing detailed assessment and monitoring documentation. This information informs her targeted interactions. Children are well supported by quality teaching. n The childminder is caring and sensitive. She is very nurturing and treats all children like members of her family. Children are reassured by the childminder's interactions and

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This provision is good

often seek her out to join in with their games. Children are happy and relaxed in the friendly and warm setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend already good partnerships with parents and share ideas to help parents to continue children's learning at home even further n widen the scope of self-evaluation to ensure that the views of all parties who access the setting are fully reflected in targets to improve.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed suitability evidence of all persons living in the house. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs that may suggest a child is at risk from harm. She understands how to report concerns and protect children's welfare. The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend. She values open communication with other professionals to ensure children receive consistent care and learning opportunities, contributing to their confidence and good all-round learning. For instance, the childminder has introduced a communication book to promote open communication with pre-school teachers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. Children are encouraged to persevere and independently work through challenging tasks. For instance, children concentrate and solve problems as they work out the sequence ingredients should be added to a cake recipe. Sufficient challenge extends children's learning beyond their current capabilities. Children make good progress. The childminder engages in particularly strong teaching practices to promote language and communication. She asks questions, provides ongoing commentary and narration, introduces new words and encourages discussion amongst children. Children become confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with great freedom and autonomy to complete everyday routine tasks and make decisions. They are highly independent and self-assured. For instance, children move freely around the thoughtfully arranged play environment, self-selecting games they wish to play with. Children develop good friendships. They take turns and celebrate each other's achievements during board games. Children of all ages play together and develop mature social skills. The childminder prepares nutritious homemade meals to replenish children's energy and promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's mathematical skills develop particularly well. Children weigh and measure ingredients when baking. They count, recognise numbers and complete simple calculations during this task. Under close supervision, young children climb and balance, developing their emerging physical coordination in a safe environment. Children build their skills from their starting points and prepare well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445067 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065417 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Royton, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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