Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 20 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality provision. She has completed a level 3 early years childcare qualification since her last inspection. This has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children and on their progress.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. There is a safeguarding policy in place that includes the use of mobiles phones and cameras. This is used well to make sure children are kept safe.  Parents are kept well informed of their children's day and their progress. This regular communication ensures information is shared to provide children with consistency and continuity in their care, learning and development.  Children develop a strong sense of belonging because they form settled relationships with the childminder. This reinforces children's self-confidence and emotional well- being, and prepares them well for the move to the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder skilfully promotes children's communication and language development by modelling language, singing nursery rhymes and introducing new vocabulary during play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area is not utilised fully to enhance experiences for children to understand and learn about nature.  Resources and toys are not always accessible for children to explore and be fully 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

 develop the outdoor play area further to enhance children's learning experiences of the natural world  extend how children's independent play is promoted by ensuring resources and toys are more readily available.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a joint observation and discussed practice and children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the adults who live in her home.  The inspector observed activities in the children's play area.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's observations and assessment records.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder gains knowledge from all parents when their children join her, so that she can establish children's starting points, likes and dislikes. She uses this knowledge, and her own observations and assessments of children's progress, to plan activities to help children learn. As a result, children make good progress and are ready for the next stage of their learning. The childminder skilfully promotes children's mathematical development during play. For example, she shows children how to count and introduces mathematical language, such as 'more' or 'less'. The childminder promotes children's progress across all seven areas of learning. She presents opportunities for children to investigate and explore using their senses. A wide range of media and resources are provided for children to play with for their own purpose. These encourage children to investigate and explore. However, some of these are not always fully accessible for

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who attend. This is good

children to choose independently. For example, some toys are stacked in boxes too high for them to reach.

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good

The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements. She helps them to face new challenges and gives them plenty of reassurance when they need it. For example, the childminder takes the children on a trip to the airport. This enables them to gain first-hand experience of seeing and hearing aeroplanes before going on holiday. Consequently, children build confidence and learn to keep safe in unfamiliar environments. Children's self-confidence and social skills are enhanced further by attending toddler groups with the childminder. The childminder prepares children well for changes, such as starting school or nursery. Children learn to do simple things for themselves, such as tidying away after play. Children's good health is promoted as the childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. However, the outside area is not fully utilised to promote children's understanding of the natural world and how things grow and change.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly checks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. This information helps her to focus on providing extra support to those children who need it. She also understands how to engage with other professionals when required. Consequently, any gaps in children's learning are closed quickly. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and outings to minimise dangers and keep children free from harm. There are clear procedures in place and permissions are gained from parents to promote individual children's health and safety needs. The childminder uses her childcare qualification well to provide good quality care. She seeks the views of parents to help evaluate her setting. This helps her to find ways to improve children's experiences and consistently meet their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224535 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 855759 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Stalybridge, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 3.

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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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