Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 20 August 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 has developed strong systems to observe and assess children's learning. This enables her to clearly identify each child's next steps. Consequently, all children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes children's development through well planned and purposeful activities. She encourages children to follow their interests and lead their own play.  The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. As a result, children settle quickly and develop secure emotional attachments.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and is very clear about her roles and responsibilities. She is extremely well organised and has a comprehensive set of robust policies and procedures, which underpin her good practice.  Children benefit from the highly successful partnerships between the childminder and

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This provision is good

their parents and other early years providers. Children's care and learning needs are shared, understood and consistently well met.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a good quality provision. Her qualifications and training have a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to fully promote their mathematical development and understanding.  There is capacity to enhance children's early-literacy skills further by providing more displays and labels to show that print carries meaning.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to count and use mathematical language, for example, by describing shapes or comparing the different sizes of toys in their everyday routines and activities  promote children's interest in words and help them to understand that print carries meaning, for example, through visual displays or labelling of resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed play, teaching and learning opportunities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, risk assessments, certificates, policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Activities are shaped to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. Therefore, children gain the skills and attitudes they need in readiness for school. The childminder plays alongside children to support their play effectively. She uses good quality teaching strategies. For example, she shows children how to roll the tools when they play with dough so they can make a repeating pattern. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills as she talks to them about what they are doing and asks questions, to promote their thinking skills. Children have access to a good range of books. They have fewer opportunities to see words in print around the home to further enhance their understanding that print conveys meaning. Children's understanding of the world is very well promoted. Children collect natural resources on outdoor walks, in

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who attend. This is good

order to enrich their investigative and sensory skills. Toy cameras enable children to find out about the uses of everyday technology. However, the childminder does not always extend children's understanding of mathematics. For example, she does not encourage children to count pieces of dough or describe shapes when building with blocks.

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good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the children she cares for. She works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible to ensure individual children's needs are met. There is a good selection of resources for children to access independently, which promotes their confidence and emotional well-being. There are frequent opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children are offered healthy snacks and enjoy preparing their own nutritious meals. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings to the local park. The childminder helps children to manage their personal needs, such as by teaching them to wash their hands. Children are responsive and behave well. They play with other children at local toddler groups. As a result, they extend their social skills, and learn how to get along with others well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. She effectively promotes children's awareness of how to manage risks and stay safe. For example, she teaches children how to cross the road safely. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress, which enables her to quickly identify and support any gaps in their learning. Parents regularly contribute to assessments and are kept well informed, which enables them to support children's learning at home. Parents share very positive views about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides. The childminder is committed to continual improvement and appropriately evaluates her service to make positive changes to her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362074 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 863725 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Hyde, Tameside. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification and foundation degree.

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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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