Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 25 April 2012

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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 provides a range of experiences that are fun, interesting and age appropriate. She has a good knowledge of individual children's next steps in learning and she incorporates these well into the different activities they are engaged in.  Children benefit from the childminder's caring and attentive manner which helps them feel secure, confident and motivated to learn.  Children are developing good independence skills and have the self-confidence to choose resources and do things for themselves. These skills help children prepare for the next stages in their learning, including school.  The childminder is dedicated to working in partnership with children's parents. She ensures that they are well informed of their children's day, the progress they are making and how they can support their child at home. Parents speak highly of the care and teaching their children receive.  The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour and she sets age-

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This provision is good

appropriate rules and boundaries. This contributes towards children being responsive and they behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children time to explore their own ideas or find ways to solve problems themselves.  The childminder has not yet fully established a programme of professional development focused on improving teaching.

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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

 give children more time to explore their own ideas and solve problems for themselves, to expand upon what they already know  develop the programme of professional development to focus more on improving teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 observed the children involved in a planned activity and discussed the outcomes of the activity 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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to assess the environment, both in her home and on outings, in order to minimise risks and ensure children's safety. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and has recently attended training to update her knowledge. The childminder supports children to identify potential hazards themselves through their daily routines. Children readily tidy away toys that they are no longer playing with to help minimise trip hazards. The childminder has attended regular training in order to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder has developed effective relationships with parents. She regularly shares children's achievements with them and they work together to identify what children need to learn next. This supports children to make good progress through continuity, both at home and in the childminders care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and the range of activities to ensure a balance across the seven areas of learning. Overall the quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. During meaningful conversations the childminder explains different facts and extends children's vocabulary. The childminder joins in with children's chosen play, supports colour recognition and counting, as well as reinforcing the concept of size. The childminder skilfully introduces children to the sounds of letters and promotes mark making through the different activities that children choose. Parents are involved in establishing where their children are in their learning and development when they first start at the setting. This supports the childminder to meet children's individual needs from the very beginning of care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes children's awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children decide whether they play inside or outside and are developing an understanding of the benefits of fresh air. Children enjoy attending a regular exercise class where they learn about warming up their muscles and the importance of eating a balanced diet. This is also supported by the foods that children eat while in the childminder's care. Children learn about other cultures and customs, as well as different types of families. This helps them to understand the differences between themselves and others. The childminder meets with a regular group of childminders and their children and children are encouraged to build relationships with each other. This supports children to socialise and develop skills which will support them in the transition to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress during their time at the setting. The childminder uses regular observations to assess children's achievements. This supports her to plan for and effectively minimise any gaps in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435663 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 874633 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stalybridge, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder can provide 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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