Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 30 September 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development due to the childminder's sound knowledge of their individual needs and interests. She tracks children's progress, which enables her to provide learning opportunities that successfully extend their learning. She provides interesting activities which enhance and develop children's skills.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children, promoting their self-esteem and motivating them to participate in activities. This effectively supports their all-round development and emotional well-being.  Children behave well and they are eager to help the childminder keep the environment tidy and safe.  The childminder takes effective steps to reduce potential hazards in her setting and is confident in her responsibilities with regard to child protection. Therefore, children are

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This provision is good

safeguarded and their welfare is protected.  The childminder works closely with parents and the information they share on a daily basis supports children's well-being, learning and development. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to draw and give meaning to the marks they make.  Information gained from parents with regard to children's starting points does not always provide the childminder with extremely detailed information about the child's learning so far.

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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 more opportunities for children to give meaning to the marks they make.  enhance the depth of information gathered from parents about children's learning and development on entry to the childminder's setting in order to further enrich the planning process.

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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 looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, certificates, policies and 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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good because the childminder uses a range of different teaching strategies to support children's learning. Children are given time to explore their own ideas so that they can identify their own way of doing things and the childminder promotes children's problem-solving skills well. Effective teaching methods ensure that children are acquiring appropriate skills to be ready for school. The childminder supports the language acquisition of young children. She gives praise and models the pronunciation of words and children feel secure in attempting to talk. Children have access to colouring sheets and crayons when they request them. However, there are not enough opportunities for children to give meaning to the marks they make as they write and draw. The childminder gains information from parents on children's care needs during settling-in periods. However, this information is not always sufficient in detail to give the childminder precise

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who attend. This is good

information about all areas of their prior achievements with regard to their learning and development. This means that planning is not as sharply focused at the outset of care, as it is at all other times.

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good

The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy foods and lifestyles. She plans activities, such as planting and caring for fruit and plants. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and while on outings in the local environment. The childminder also supports children's independence skills and promotes a good awareness of keeping themselves safe throughout their daily routines and activities. She supports children to socialise with other children. She meets regularly with another childminder and attends groups. Children are obtaining some of the skills, attitudes and dispositions they need to be ready for school.

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provision is good

The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis. She regularly shares learning summaries with parents to show their child's development and their next steps in learning. As a result, parents are aware of how their child is progressing and how they can support their child's learning at home. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision and she effectively reflects upon her practice to support her to identify areas for development. She continues to keep her knowledge and skills up to date by attending training. She uses this knowledge well to promote good learning outcomes for children. She has acted upon recommendations raised at her previous inspection. For example, the childminder has developed an effective system for observation and assessment to support her in identifying and monitoring individual children's learning needs. As a result, she is able to offer appropriate experiences for children to enable them to make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406416 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 875299 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 30 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Audenshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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