Greene, Caron

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/09/2014 04/05/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are successfully acquiring communication and language skills and are making good progress in their physical, personal, social and emotional development.  All parents are active in their children's learning, due to the childminder's highly successful strategies to engage them.  All children form secure emotional attachments and develop a good basis for improving their confidence and independence as they prepare for the next stage of their learning.  Resources are highly organised and suitable to address the needs and interests of children of all ages and abilities.  All children are safe and secure, as the childminder uses excellent practice following her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Occasionally, the duration of activities can be too long for some children, so opportunities to extend their learning in other ways are missed.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 observed activities in the different rooms of the childminder's home, including the outdoor area.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment records and planning documents.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector reviewed parents' questionnaires and took these into account.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed self-evaluation documents and policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives with her son, aged 17 years, and their pet cat in the Ashton-under-Lyne area of Tameside. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. Bathroom facilities are situated on the first floor and there is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. Access to the premises is via three wide steps. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register as well as the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder currently operates her service between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. She walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends the local toddler groups.

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

 consider the duration of some activities, so that opportunities to move children on in their learning are maximised.

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who attend

The childminder's home has been turned into a safe and healthy environment to care for children. It is a welcoming environment and is exceptionally clean, tidy and very hygienic. The garden area promotes learning and development effectively, through an extensive range of toys and games. The childminder presents herself as a calm and friendly person, who remains focused on the children in her care at all times. She has high expectations of herself and this is replicated by the children, who trust and respect her completely. She is skilled at helping children to get involved and intervenes in children's play very effectively, offering some excellent suggestions about how to develop an activity further. For example, a popular children's story about a caterpillar is really enjoyed and the childminder extends the learning by providing the children with craft materials to actually make their own caterpillar. This shows both imaginative and focused attention to detail

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who attend

when relating to the needs and interests of children. Children are continually involved in conversation by the childminder and are quickly developing good communication and language skills.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to be curious and also to keep their attention on an activity once started. For instance, where toy cars are set up as a choice of activity, toy animals are then suggested to extend the activity further. The childminder skilfully suggests that the toy animals are put opposite the cars, mirroring the sequence, and encourages mathematical modelling and patterns. There is a focus on concentrating on the extended activity. However, the duration of this activity is too long and children are ready to move on to another activity.

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who attend

Records over a number of years show how children are making good progress, relative to their starting points, across all areas of learning. This means that they are developing a good range of skills to support their future learning. Assessment of children's needs and interests are effective, resulting in parents being kept well-informed of this progress. Without exception, letters and questionnaires from parents confirm that their child is developing well and that they fully trust and respect the provider. Parents feel completely involved in their child's learning and development.

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

Relationships are developing successfully, with all children making strong emotional bonds with the childminder. As a result, children stay within appropriate behaviour boundaries set by the childminder and gain a sense of security and comfort by following her instructions.

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

Resources are highly appropriate to the needs and interests of all children. Toys and games of differing levels of complexities, for different capabilities and ages, are kept in labelled storage areas. Resources are up to date and kept clean. The garden area is particularly impressive, as it contains flowers and plenty of pretend animals and birds, which are excellent reference points for children to name and talk about. This area is securely fenced off and fully risk-assessed. Children themselves talk about potential risks and how to minimise them, which demonstrates their understanding of safety.

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

Through the relevant activities, children are becoming well prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder has strong links with other childminders and local community groups, such as the nursery, so is fully aware of other settings' expectations for when children make the transition. She talks about the nursery to children preparing for the next stage in their learning and shows them uniforms and school bags, all of which help to reduce anxiety for children and their parents. Personal hygiene is promoted, with children embedding washing their hands before food and after activities and toileting, into their normal routines. Manners and politeness are expected and praised by the childminder, who acts as a good role model to the children, who follow her example.

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provision

Everything that the child-minder does is risk-assessed, ensuring that all children are kept safe and healthy. The safeguarding and welfare requirements are fully understood by the childminder and thoroughly met. A daily checklist ensures that all areas and activities are fit for purpose. The childminder has a regular routine for cleanliness before any child even enters the premises. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and the procedures to follow, should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

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provision

Files show extensively detailed planning for activities to engage children and address their needs. Extensive records are used to supply parents with information about their child's progress. In questionnaires, all parents commented on the childminder's flexibility and willingness to support their children in their learning and development. The reference materials on the walls and displays of children's achievements, confirm the childminder's commitment to providing good quality provision for children and their families.

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provision

The childminder knows her strengths and, over time, has undertaken much additional training and actions to improve the achievements of all children. She has made learning journey files exciting and memorable. Her identification of areas for improvement is detailed and extensive, leading to the effective planning of activities and recording of progress. Parents are pleased to look at these files and children refer to them proudly when talking about what they have achieved.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY388407 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 879020 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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