Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/01/2013 15/09/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 1 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has secure knowledge of how children learn and of children's skills, abilities and interests.  Children play and learn in a rich, stimulating environment both indoors and outside.  Children's language development is given a very high priority. Children are skilled and confident communicators.  Children are confident and secure and benefit from the excellent warm and caring relationships that exist between them and the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not promote activities and experiences in relation to technology as fully as other areas.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's development files, planning documentation and a selection of policies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and children in the home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and two children in the Dukenfield area of Tameside The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is currently minding two children, both of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder has completed local authority approved training courses, including first aid and child protection. The childminder regularly attends local childcare groups. She is open all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm

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

 Promote activities and experiences in relation to technology as fully as other areas.

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who attend

The childminder provides a broad range of imaginative and challenging activities and is able to competently identify the next stages of learning. Detailed information about children is gathered through regular on-going discussion with parents and parents are actively involved in their child's learning. This helps the childminder to support children's individual needs. The childminder makes regular observations and uses this information effectively to assess how children are making progress. Children play in a rich, varied and imaginative environment, which is stimulating and very well resourced. Children have access to a vast range of high quality resources, both indoors and outside. These include resources that help children learn about the wider society. The childminder has completed the two-year old progress check for children and accurately summarised children's learning and development. Children from different age groups make good, and at times,

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who attend

outstanding progress towards the early learning goals.

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who attend

The childminder engages well with children. She encourages children to persist with activities and gives support when necessary. Children's language development is given a high priority. Practice is supported through the childminders knowledge gained through the 'Every Child a Talker' programme. As a result, the childminder has developed a stimulating environment where children enjoy experimenting with and learning language. The childminder encourages language through books, songs and games and gives good verbal support. Skilful questioning and the introduction of mathematical language further promote language development and the understanding of number. As a result, children express themselves effectively. Children count up to ten with confidence and develop a strong understanding of shape as they recognise a hexagon and take delight is comparing the different size of feet. Children recognise several different colours and make links from

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who attend

colour to the 'Rainbow song'. Early writing skills are developing well as children use chalk and pencils and form shapes in a flour and glitter mix. Children show high levels of concentration as they persevere in threading cotton reels and build with wooden bricks. They confidently name pieces of fruit and know that a Flamingo is pink and is unusual as it 'stands on one leg'. The childminder encourages children to explore different senses. They describe the texture of pebbles and other natural objects. Children have fewer opportunities to develop their skills in technology as this is not as well embedded in the activities.

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who attend

Children have ample space indoors and outside to develop their physical skills. They use the soft play equipment with confidence and know how to climb and slide safely. The outdoor area is a bright stimulating environment.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have excellent relationships with the childminder. They are confident, enthusiastic and highly engaged in their play and learning due to the warm and welcoming environment provided by the childminder. Children move with confidence between areas as they initiate activities from the wealth of resources accessible to them. Interaction is of a high quality and children show a strong sense of belonging.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder collects information from parents and uses this to provide familiar routines. This helps children settle and feel secure. The childminder has a high level of awareness of children's needs and effectively promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children sleep according to individual need and have a good understanding of the importance of having clean hands. Potty training has been extremely successful with children learning within a very short time period when they need to the use the bathroom. Children's behaviour is impeccable and they show care and consideration when using play equipment. Children enjoy exercise and say 'it is really fun'. Children manage stairs in a safe manner and understand the need to use larger equipment with care. Children enjoy replicating tasks and work alongside the childminder 'slicing' their own play fruit and vegetables as she prepares a healthy snack.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a very good balance between individual play in the home and outdoors. She extends learning opportunities for children as they visit the local children's centre, library and toddler groups where children learn to socialise and interact with each other. The childminder recognises the importance of this in preparing children for the move to more formal settings. Children are treated with great care and respect by the childminder. They respond well to this and in turn demonstrate care to others. For example, by demonstrating how 'teddy' has to sit safely when using the slide. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and responded to their apprehension of visiting a dentist by inviting a dental worker to one of the groups. As a result children gained in confidence as they then understood how a dentist helps them care for their teeth. Superb resources in the childminders home further supported this activity.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of all areas of learning and how children learn. She understands how children learn and adapts her teaching methods accordingly. The childminder makes regular observations and uses this information effectively to monitor and assess how children are making progress. The childminder is extremely committed to her role and constantly strives to improve. She takes every opportunity to up-date her skills and knowledge and is an accredited childminder for the local authority. Recent training courses include: The Early Years Foundation Stage assessment and planning, first aid, nutrition and oral health and obtaining a National Vocational Qualification level 3 in childcare. She is very well organised and has high expectations.

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provision

The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice identifying where the areas for improvement are. She reviews aspects of planning on a regular basis. However, there is a gap in provision for developing children's skills in technology. Assessment documents have been amended to reflect the new Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements.

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provision

The home is a safe environment and all required policies and procedures are in place to support children's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow. She has also attended training to up-date her knowledge in this area.

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provision

The childminder has close links with parents and comprehensive information on their children's learning and development is shared with them. Parents have access to a wealth of information about their children's care through photographic evidence, learning journeys assessment trackers and daily diaries. The childminder is aware of the need to raise any concerns with parents and when to seek appropriate advice from other professionals. She seeks parental views and takes their comments into account when reflecting on her practice. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very appreciative of her skills. Recommendations from the previous inspection have been fully addressed.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390297 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 901540 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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