Childminder in TamesideOfsted inspection, 3 Jul 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2015 2 November 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not make detailed assessments of children's achievements to promote further development. She does not observe and assess children's progress or plan to meet their individual learning needs.  The childminder does not make the best use of resources to support independence and choice.  The childminder does not effectively review her practice. Therefore, she does not fully understand her strengths and areas for improvement to ensure continuous development of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. They enjoy positive relationships with the childminder, ensuring they are emotionally secure and confident.  Children enjoy a healthy range of fresh food. The childminder promotes a positive attitude to healthy eating.  Children are polite and well behaved. The childminder is respectful and calm in her manner and a good role model.  The childminder has an adequate knowledge of child protection to ensure children are safe in her care. Measures are taken to ensure the environment is consistently safe for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve observation and assessment procedures to identify next steps in children's learning; plan a range of challenging activities tailored to each child's stage of learning to support ongoing progress.

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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

 make best use of play resources to support independence and choice in children's play  develop the system for monitoring and maintaining continuous improvement, for example, through self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her household.  The inspector observed play activities and mealtime routines.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation used by the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children are provided with a suitable range of play materials, which keeps them sufficiently occupied and interested. However, some resources are not effectively stored to enable children to independently access them. The organisation and storage of toys prevents children benefiting from the complete range of resources to support their learning. The childminder completes basic photographic observations of children's achievements. However, these are not used effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning. This means children are not always provided with suitably challenging activities tailored to their needs to support their continuing development.

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good

Children's health is suitably promoted. They have adequate access to outdoor play experiences, through the use of the garden and outings in the community. This means they get sufficient fresh air and exercise. A healthy range of fresh food is provided for children. The childminder encourages them to try new foods, developing healthy eating habits. For example, children are praised when they try pomegranate for the first time. The environment is clean and safe. Adequate hygiene procedures are followed. For example, when changing children's nappies, the childminder wears protective clothing and sterilises the changing mat after use. This prevents cross-contamination and promotes good health. Safety is considered and measures are taken to minimise risks within the home. For example, safety locks are used to ensure kitchen cupboards that store cleaning chemicals are safe and fire plans are displayed.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has completed appropriate mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding training. As a result, her practice is adequate to promote children's health and welfare. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has adequate knowledge to identify signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder does not complete an evaluation of her practice in order to identify strengths and areas for development. This means she has not identified weaknesses in her practice that have an impact on the quality of service she provides. The childminder has not adequately addressed a recommendation regarding assessment from the last inspection. Consequently, planning, observation and assessment procedures remain weak and do not sufficiently support children's progress and development. The childminder shares

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provision requires improvement

information with parents during daily informal discussions. Positive relationships are shared with parents to support effective two-way communication and continuity of care. A parent comments, 'My child is very happy attending the service'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424678 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 852524 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Duckinfield, Tameside. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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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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