Childminder in Oldham

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and are well-cared for. They have developed a positive relationship with the childminder and go to her for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder recognises that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has limited the chances for children to socialise with their peers indoors. To address this, she creates opportunities for children to meet with others outdoors instead. This helps children develop the skills needed to be able to play well with others. Children demonstrate they understand good hygiene routines as they know to 'make bubbles' when washing their hands before mealtimes.

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The provision is good

Children are provided with a range of carefully selected activities and resources that interest them and build on what they know and can do. When children take the childminder by the hand to show her things that fascinate them, she follows with interest. She listens carefully to the children as they show her what they have constructed with blocks. The childminder has a clear focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She encourages children to listen to one another and to use new and existing words. Children follow the childminder's clear instructions to locate and bring back the 'big green tractor' that is 'under' the table. Children are developing a love of books as the childminder reads to them every day. As she reads, she makes sure children can see the shape her mouth makes as she forms the words. This supports children to practise saying familiar words and build on their developing vocabulary. For example, children recognise and say the

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need to do better?

n The childminder shares lots of information with parents and carers each week about how children are progressing and what they have learned at the setting. Additionally, she is proactive in finding out how families spend their time when children are away from the setting. She uses this information to inform her planning and shape activities to reflect children's current interests. However, the childminder does not always use this information to help parents support their children's learning at home. n The childminder makes the most of the local area to provide opportunities that enhance children's physical development and understanding of the world. Children regularly visit a local farm where they can see animals in their natural habitat and experience events such as lambing. At the park, they climb and scale equipment and develop their control and balance skills. In addition, children enjoy daily play opportunities in the childminder's inviting garden. The

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need to do better?

childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and helps children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder supports younger children's language development well. She

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need to do better?

7 June 2021 provides a narrative of what is happening while children play. Younger children quickly learn to use key words in context, making good attempts at saying 'thank you'. As the childminder demonstrates how two tubes slide together, she introduces words such as 'through' and 'out'. This enables children to widen their vocabulary even further. Children demonstrate the wide range of words they know as they sing familiar nursery rhymes and songs. The childminder checks what children know and understand by giving them sufficient time to respond to questions. n The childminder weaves mathematical concepts such as counting through different activities and daily routines. As a result, children quickly gain an understanding of number. For example, they can accurately count the number of grapes they are about to eat and the number of horses in the farmyard set. n Children demonstrate their developing independence as they tidy toys away

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need to do better?

after playing with them. They are able to play for extended periods without any input from the childminder. However, opportunities to embed children's developing independence skills even further are limited. For example, children are often only provided with food they can eat with their fingers as opposed to using cutlery, which is a vital skill for later learning. n The childminder helps children to learn about other cultures and communities. For example, children try a variety of cuisines from around the world. They have access to a wide range of resources that represent those who are similar and different to themselves. The childminder uses these to hold discussions with children and help them understand difference, diversity and how they are unique. This helps prepare young children for life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the local procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare and is alert to signs of abuse. She demonstrates a sound understanding of wider safeguarding issues such as child criminal exploitation. The childminder maintains her training in this area to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She knows who to inform in the event of an allegation being made against her or a household member, and the timescales in which she needs to do this.

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should:

n enhance the existing partnerships with parents to help them to extend their children's learning at home n be more consistent in providing children with the chance to practise and embed their independence skills during routines times of the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416978 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10133957 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Shaw, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed an activity and jointly discussed this with the childminder. n Parents' written feedback was taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 June 2021 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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7 June 2021 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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