Childminder in Rochdale

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children flourish emotionally at this nurturing setting, thanks to the childminder's focus on building strong bonds. The childminder knows children well. She is very attentive to their individual needs and consequently, children are eager and ready to learn. The childminder supports children's self-help skills at routine times of the day. For instance, she encourages children to tidy up after they have finished playing. They become confident and engaged learners and celebrate their successes with 'high fives'. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children about good manners, how to share and use 'gentle hands' by encouraging them to follow her lead. Children behave very well and are learning about what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder has high expectations for children's learning and development. She supports children to develop a love of books and reading. For example, she introduces favourite stories that link to the activities. As they play, children remember stories, acting them out and reinforcing their learning. The childminder provides intriguing activities. Children are inquisitive and demonstrate their impressive focus as they play with magnetic shapes. The childminder encourages the children to talk about and describe the patterns that they have made and how to continue to build on it. They persevere, celebrating when they complete this task. Children are developing the kinds of attitudes that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses relevant guidance to help her to provide each child with a broad and balanced curriculum. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests and their current capabilities to plan individual support. However, on occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to investigate their own ideas further, to help them become the most effective, independent learners. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. Young children are encouraged to access the toilet independently and to wash their hands before and after food. She implements robust hygiene routines and talks to children about why these are important. This contributes to children's overall good health and well-being. n Mathematics is integrated into the childminder's daily activities. Mathematical concepts and language are continuously woven into children's play. Children are

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encouraged to compare sizes, to count items and to select the correct number of items for the corresponding numeral. Children are well supported to gain a deeper understanding of number, shape and measure. n The childminder provides plenty of fresh air and exercise to contribute to children's physical development. They go on regular visits to local parks and use

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4 March 2024 a wide variety of play equipment. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use tweezers and chalks to strengthen their small finger muscles, in preparation for early writing. Children are developing good all round physical skills. n Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning new skills. They show determination and perseverance when learning to thread pasta and remove screw-top lids. The childminder models effectively and provides reassurance to help boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are becoming motivated and eager learners. n The childminder provides a broad range of social experiences for children. She frequently takes them to toddler groups and other local activities. For example, during Chinese New Year the childminder took children to visit a Chinese celebration. She later introduced related items into children's play, to help them remember and build on this experience further. These activities build children's

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social confidence and help them learn about their local community and the wider world. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. Written comments indicate that parents are happy with the provision and that they value the safe and happy environment created for children. The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their child's development and next steps for learning. This promotes continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder is knowledgeable and passionate about her work with children. She places high priority on professional development and is very reflective. The childminder identifies training based on the needs of the children she is caring for. She accurately identifies gaps in her own practice and seeks to improve her skills and knowledge further. This helps to ensure that children receive a good quality of care and education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance the delivery of activities to help children to investigate their own ideas even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316878 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10317125 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Middleton, Greater Manchester. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector read the written testimonies of parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 March 2024 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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