Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 15 September 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 happy, homely, welcoming environment where children feel settled and are confident to explore.  The quality of teaching is good as the childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. This means that all children, regardless of their age or ability, make effective progress and are motivated to learn.  Children enjoy playing outside in the childminder's garden and at the local park, where they run freely in the open spaces and fresh air. This promotes their good health.  The childminder knows children well. She gets to know their families and backgrounds well so that she can effectively promote their well-being and provide high levels of emotional support.  Children feel safe at the childminder's home. They are effectively protected from harm as the childminder shows clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect and safeguard children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6 and is committed to developing her practice with further training and reading. As a result, children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date knowledge and delivers good quality education and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some adult-led activities the childminder does not always use her teaching skills to good effect.

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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

 raise the quality of teaching to outstanding by focusing more consistently on children's individual learning needs during adult-led activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and discussed her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of children in her care.  The inspector looked at various documents, including a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at records for children's development, learning and planning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses observation to identify what children enjoy and are capable of doing. She uses this to plan interesting activities that support children to make progress in their learning and development. This means children are motivated to learn as activities challenge them. For example, the childminder encourages children to mix paints and other materials together. They talk about the colours and texture, which greatly enhances their vocabulary and communication skills in readiness for school. The childminder provides a range of exciting experiences. She takes children on visits to places of interest, including playgroups, the local farm and museums. This means that children's learning is extended in the wider community. The good range of resources and equipment in the home are well organised and easy for children to reach. This enables them to become independent learners. However, during some adult-led activities the childminder does not always use

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who attend. This is good

her good teaching skills to help children rapidly achieve their individual next steps in learning. She does not always focus her questioning or demonstrate thinking skills to help them build on what they know. Consequently, children are not yet achieving at the highest levels.

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good

Children learn how to stay safe because the childminder encourages them to take manageable risks under supervision. For example, they use a special knife specifically designed for their age range, so they can cut up fruit safely. They pour their own water from a small water fountain and recognise their own cup by colour. This helps them to become independent and aids their learning and development. The childminder keeps her first-aid qualification up to date to ensure she can provide appropriate care in the event of an accident or illness. She provides a range of home-cooked, healthy and freshly prepared snacks and lunches. This helps to promote children's healthy lifestyles. The childminder gives high priority to children's emotional and social development. She sensitively thinks about how to ensure their well-being. As a result, children are settled, have high levels of confidence and self-esteem, and form strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder

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good

is a good role model for children. She has developed 'our promises' as ground rules so that children understand how to behave. This encourages them to be kind and helpful to others.

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provision is good

The childminder identifies the strengths of her provision and notes any areas that need improvement. This helps her to consistently improve her practice. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective in supporting children's learning experiences and moves to other settings. For example, the childminder makes contact with teachers at schools to support children as they move on. Parents are very happy with the care and learning the childminder provides. They say, 'I have complete faith in the childminder and think she does a fantastic job of caring for my child'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359348 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 863591 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Dukinfield, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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