Childminder in Rochdale

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The inspirational childminder provides a wealth of well-planned, inspiring activities in the wonderfully developed learning environment. Her deep understanding of how young children learn and develop is skilfully used to construct an ambitious and exciting curriculum. The childminder places children at the heart of everything she does. Her superb knowledge of child development helps to ensure that every moment is an opportunity for children to learn. All children make rapid progress from their individual starting points.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are encouraged to make choices about what they would like to play with from the exciting range of opportunities provided. They excitedly engage in activities inside and outside. For example, they show sustained concentration as they compare the different types of containers as they scoop sand outside. Children practise using tools to move the sand. They use their previous experience of handling tools to decide which one will hold the most sand. Children confidently transfer previously taught skills and knowledge in a range of new situations.

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The provision is outstanding

Children establish close bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. They understand the childminder's high expectations and demonstrate kindness and care towards each other. The childminder is an excellent role model. She gently explains and supports children to understand the impact their behaviour may have on others. This contributes towards the harmonious learning environment. All children behave incredibly well.

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n The outstanding childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the children in her care. She invests time getting to know the children and their families before they start to attend. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's prior learning and interests to engage children. She provides opportunities that are precisely matched to children's current stage of learning and development right from the start. The childminder's teaching is excellent, and children make exceptional progress. n The childminder places the development of children's communication and language skills at the heart of her curriculum. She understands the importance of these crucial skills to enhance children's progress in all other areas. The childminder talks to children as they play, narrating what she observes and skilfully introducing new and interesting vocabulary. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and, later, confidently practise using new words in

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context. For example, they ask visitors if they prefer 'guava' or 'passion fruit' while playing with pretend fruit. Opportunities such as these help to extend children's communication skills. Children are extremely confident communicators.

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7 May 2025 n The childminder is gentle in her approach and provides a superb level of care and attention. She encourages children to be as independent as possible. For example, children are encouraged to cut bananas at snack time under the childminder's close supervision. They peel fruit and recall harvesting it at the childminder's allotment. Children remember to save the peelings, ready for composting. They discuss how this will help the plants at the allotment. Children demonstrate positive, 'can-do' attitudes towards their learning. They become proficient in skills that help to prepare them for future learning. n Children enjoy a wealth of experiences in the local community. For example, they attend playgroups, where they socialise with other children in larger groups. Children enjoy weekly trips to the local library, where they become immersed in storytelling. They select books to enhance the carefully chosen

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selection the childminder introduces children to. Children appreciate the well- planned trips outside of the home to further broaden their experiences. n Parents value the ongoing support, excellent advice and encouragement that they receive from the childminder. The childminder shares regular updates about children's progress and provides strategies they can employ at home to help ensure a consistent approach to children's learning. Parents remark that the childminder is 'exceptional' in her devotion to the children. She always goes 'above and beyond' to ensure that children receive the very best early years experiences. n The childminder is a deeply committed professional who is dedicated to enhancing her skills in order to provide the very best quality of teaching. She understands the positive impact that training has on outcomes for children. For example, the childminder targeted specialist speech and language training to

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support children's communication skills. Consistent application of these strategies has significantly accelerated children's language skills. This means that referral to outside agencies for additional support was not required. The childminder shares her wealth of experience and knowledge with other childminders in the local area.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476129 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10376076 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 15 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Littleborough area of Rochdale. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 May 2025 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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