Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 23 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with learning opportunities and activities that support their development and enable them to make progress.  Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder, who provides them with constant praise and reassurance. As a result, children's emotional well-being is well supported.  Arrangements for safeguarding are well established. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. As a result, children are kept safe.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates activities to ensure she is making improvements to her provision and the experiences that she provides for children. Since the last inspection, she has made a number of substantial improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder asks children too many direct questions to test their knowledge, which can distract them from their play.  There is scope for the childminder to provide children with even greater opportunities to be independent in their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 limit the amount of direct, testing questions which are asked to children during their play, to ensure they are not distracted  ensure children are provided with consistent opportunities to be independent throughout their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at observation and assessment records of the children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and adults who have contact with the children, and viewed the childminder's self- evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has organised the play equipment to ensure that children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources. As a result, children make choices throughout the session about what activities they wish to engage in. For example, children return to the painting easel throughout the session to paint pictures. There is scope, however, for the childminder to develop further children's independence in their play, for example, through enabling them to mix their own paints. The childminder offers continuous support and observes children while they play, and plans next steps in learning around their interests, which supports them to make progress. For example, the childminder plans activities which support the children's emerging interest in exploring and experimenting with different textures, for example, through the use of play dough. She models key words and names different objects, such as the shapes in the sorter, to

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who attend. This is good

support children's emerging vocabulary. However, at times, the childminder uses too many testing questions, which distract children from their play and do not encourage them to think critically for themselves. Systems for involving parents in their children's learning at home are in place. The childminder shares information with parents verbally and through the children's learning files.

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good

The childminder has attended appropriate safeguarding training, and is aware of the correct reporting procedures, should she have a child protection concern. Children have a positive relationship with the childminder and they enjoy cuddles, praise and reassurance. Children have ample opportunities to be active and engage in physical play during their daily trips to the park and community, as well as local activity play centres and farms. This also encourages them to interact with other children, supporting their social development. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks, which meet their individual dietary needs. The childminder knows the children well and supports their emotional needs. Consequently, children develop confidence and the motivation to learn, preparing them emotionally for the move to school.

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provision is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She now conducts, and regularly reviews, risks in the environment to keep her setting safe and secure. The childminder is committed to promoting a good-quality provision. The childminder regularly reflects on, and evaluates, how well the children are learning. She works closely with the local authority consultant and has effectively used this as an opportunity to implement improvements and support her continuous professional development, thereby enhancing the experiences and opportunities which she provides for children. The childminder has established good links with the local primary school. As a result, children are receiving continuity and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378605 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1005187 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Denton, Tameside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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