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 Good

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe in the care of this kind and nurturing childminder. They toddle over to her for a cuddle when they are tired, and smile with delight as she plays with them. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's likes and dislikes. This helps her to provide learning that children enjoy. For example, the childminder provides musical instruments. Children are eager to engage. They rattle tambourines and dance from side to side. Children thoroughly enjoy creating dance moves and making music.

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The provision is good

The childminder wants children to make good progress in readiness for their eventual move on to school. She plans her curriculum to offer children learning experiences in all areas of development. This helps children to make good progress. The childminder joins children as they play. She encourages children to find out what happens as they press buttons on toys. Children explore, test and try out. This helps children to develop a 'can-do' attitude. The childminder talks nicely to children. She demonstrates kind and caring behaviour. For example, the childminder gently reminds children of her expectations, such as to sit down while eating. This helps to keep children safe. Children follow the rules well and demonstrate good behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to improving her own practice. She attends network meetings with other early years practitioners to share good practice. The childminder watches webinars and completes training to keep her knowledge up to date. She explains how recent training has led her to adapt her practice, so that children are given time to repeat and practise skills. n The childminder generally plans to support children to build on their current skills and knowledge. For example, she notes that children can walk steadily. The childminder introduces small steps for children to learn to climb. However, sometimes, the childminder plans learning that is too advanced for children's current stage of development. For example, she plans to teach children to count before they know the correct order of numbers. On these occasions, this is too complex for children and they quickly lose interest. n Children's physical development is good. They benefit from learning experiences

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need to do better?

where they can climb, balance and run. Children enjoy kicking a ball. These tasks help children to build their large muscles and coordination. The childminder plans for children to develop their manipulative skills, such as, when they play with dough. This helps children to build their small muscles. n Children benefit from many outings during the week. The childminder plans outings to support children's socialisation with other children. She encourages children to play together, who share and take turns. The childminder sees the

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need to do better?

19 November 2024 progress that children make as they eagerly engage in play with friends. Children learn good social skills that will help them in their future learning. n The childminder supports children's language by reading books and singing songs with children. This helps to build their vocabulary. However, the childminder does not consistently use the correct words when talking to children. For example, the childminder says 'nana' as she gives children a banana. As a result, children do not always learn to use the correct words for items. n Children have access to fresh drinking water. The childminder gives them snacks containing fruit and vegetables. She talks to children about foods that keep their bodies healthy. However, the childminder occasionally gives children bottles with drinks that are not healthy, such as chocolate milk. This does not consistently support children to understand about healthy habits.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives children regular praise and reassurance as they play. She describes to them exactly what they are doing well. This helps children to celebrate their achievements and to feel good about themselves. The childminder encourages children to manage tasks for themselves. Even young children try to take off their own gloves, coats and shoes. Children become increasingly independent and are confident to try tasks for themselves. n The childminder works closely with parents. For example, she shares information about children's current learning with parents. The childminder suggests ways for them to support their children at home. For example, she gives parents ideas to help build children's speech and communication. When children are school age, the childminder talks to parents about online safety. This helps parents to build their knowledge about ways to keep their children safe online.

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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 focus children's individual learning more sharply on their current abilities, so their learning is consistently sequenced and achievable n help children to continually know and use the correct vocabulary, such as by providing them with the correct words for items n support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, in particular oral hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448418 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10355139 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 9 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and is located in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 November 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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