Newall, Corinna Margaret Lucy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 2 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's home is a safe and stimulating environment with a dedicated playroom. Children's artwork is displayed, which helps to promote a good sense of belonging.  The childminder and her assistant interact alongside children, skilfully challenging their thinking by asking questions and promoting ideas. They support children's learning well, enthusiastically talking to children as they play, offering new words to extend their vocabulary. This helps children to gain confidence in their language and communication skills and develop good problem-solving skills.  Children feel safe and secure and are motivated to learn because they develop secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. This promotes children's emotional needs well.  New children settle well with the childminder because she gets to know children and their families quickly. The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents from the

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This provision is good

outset and uses information gathered to make sure that children's individual needs are fully met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder assesses children's development, she does not clearly track their progress to ensure gaps in learning are identified at the earliest opportunity.  The childminder does not always share detailed information about children's learning and development with other settings that children also regularly attend.

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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

 improve the use of assessment to demonstrate a sharp focus on tracking children's progress towards the early learning goals  share more detailed information about the development of children with other early years providers to help promote a more consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector asked the childminder's assistant questions throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder, assistant and children both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and checked evidence of training certificates, risk assessments, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors and supports her assistant so he understands his role and children receive good quality care and learning opportunities. The childminder has accurate self-evaluation systems in place to identify and address areas for further development. She has identified the need for further training for herself and her assistant, to improve the quality of children's learning. The childminder values the views of parents and children, and uses their feedback in her self-evaluation process. This helps her to maintain good standards. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and shares information about children's learning and development daily. Parents comment positively on the quality of care the childminder provides and the wide range of experiences, outings and activities the childminder offers. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have both attended recent safeguarding and first-aid training. They are fully

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

aware of their responsibilities for the welfare of children and the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant interact with children during play and support their learning well. During activities, they encourage children to add one more, take one away and work out how many remain. This helps to promote children's thinking skills and mathematical development. The childminder reviews children's development through regular observations. However, the way the assessment of children's progress is used is not sharply focused enough to enable her to act swiftly to close any early gaps in children's learning. The childminder provides an array of toys and resources that are easily accessible. This helps children to be independent and make choices about their play. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are very good role models for children and gently remind them of the rules. Behaviour is consistently good and children are frequently praised and encouraged. Children are provided with opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles and are encouraged to be physically active during play in the fresh air. This helps to support children's physical well-being. Children learn about their wider communities when they go on nature walks and visits to the farm and local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder works with parents to form accurate assessments of children, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Children are developing their independence skills well. For example, they confidently put on their shoes and coats. Children are making good progress and are well prepared for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349694 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 873494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Ashton. She operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She supports children who speak English as an additional language, and disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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