Constantine, Debbie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 1 October 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 provides a range of activities which reflect children's interests and stages of development. As a result, children are motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points.  Children's behaviour is well managed. The childminder celebrates children's achievements, good behaviour and ideas with enthusiastic praise. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Structures and routines of the day establish clear expectations, enabling children to quickly settle. Children develop strong, emotional attachments with the childminder and demonstrate a sense of belonging and safety.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to protect children from harm and what action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. Her safeguarding procedures are kept up to date and she attends regular safeguarding training.  The childminder frequently reflects on her practice and identifies what needs to be

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This provision is good

improved further. She makes good use of training that promotes her professional development and improves the quality of teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for younger children to use their senses to explore and investigate.  The childminder does not find out as much as possible about what children are learning at home.

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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 younger children to explore and investigate using their senses.  establish a secure understanding of what children already know and can do that takes account of what children achieve at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information well to prepare children with skills, in readiness for school. Teaching is good. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to develop children's learning through play. She effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. She encourages children to think and develop confidence in sharing their ideas. Children enjoy reading stories with the childminder. She encourages them to talk about the pictures in the book and to make the sounds of the animals. Children develop good speaking and listening skills. They are fully engaged and concentrate well, enjoying the childminder's use of props to bring the story to life. Younger children are not always given sufficient opportunities to explore and investigate using all of their senses. The childminder has not made sure that young children have the time and resources they need in order to practise

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who attend. This is good

these skills. The childminder effectively introduces mathematical concepts within children's learning experiences. Children learn to compare the different heights of the towers they are building and make repeating patterns with coloured building blocks. The childminder ensures parents are informed about their child's progress and the daily activities they have participated in. However, the childminder does not have all relevant information needed to establish a very accurate picture of children's achievements.

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good

The enthusiastic and caring childminder ensures children's needs are very effectively met. Children enjoy regular hugs and laugh excitedly as the childminder joins in with their games. She creates a safe and inviting environment where children can settle at their own pace. The childminder builds very effectively on children's confidence and emotional well- being. Children enjoy regular trips and outings in the local community. The childminder encourages children to learn about road safety during walks to local parks and school. They are developing a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder promotes children's physical development and supports their understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides a range of healthy, freshly prepared meals and snacks. Children learn to adopt good hygiene routines. Children choose from a wide selection of accessible, good quality toys and resources.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safety and welfare requirements. Risk assessments are completed to identify hazards and measures are taken to promote children's safety. The childminder successfully reviews the educational programmes to ensure that children make good progress and that any gaps in learning are quickly identified. She completes a progress check for children between the ages of two and three. The childminder makes sure children and parents get any additional support they need. She establishes strong partnerships with other childcare providers. She regularly exchanges information with them. There is good continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390628 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 859283 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Dukinfield, Tameside. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at 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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