Hopkins, Sarah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 Not applicable

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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 well-qualified childminder is skilful at following children's lead during play and follows their interests well. She adapts activities to help engage children for longer periods of time. This supports their learning as they explore and experiment with different ideas.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She completes regular assessments of children's learning and plans activities to support any gaps in their learning.  The childminder shares regular information about children's learning with parents. Daily diaries, newsletters and meetings help support parents' understanding of their children's development.  The childminder manages behaviour well. She offers regular praise which effectively helps support children's self-esteem. Children are confident and explore the environment happily. They enjoy spending time with the childminder.  The childminder provides the children with a good range of opportunities to develop

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This provision is good

their social skills. She takes them to a variety of groups weekly and arranges trips with other childminders to places of interest. This helps develop children's understanding of diverse communities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder requests information about children from parents, she has not considered how to gather developmental starting points to help her plan fully from the start.  The childminder's plan for professional development does not focus sharply enough on deepening her already good knowledge.

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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

 extend the level of initial information obtained from parents to include further detail of children's development to plan precisely for their continued progress from the outset  enhance ongoing professional development so it is sharply focused on continually updating knowledge and raising the overall quality of practice and teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents from their written comments.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled children's learning documents and assessments.  The inspector sampled a selection of policies and relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her role to protect children's welfare. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about children. Children play in a safe environment. Effective risk assessments are completed and this area is supported further by the well-organised records that are maintained. The childminder reflects on her practice and involves parents in this process. She has attended a range of training which has helped develop her overall practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children. She uses the information gained to help her plan a range of opportunities to support children's learning. The environment is organised allowing children to easily access a range of age-appropriate toys and resources to support their learning. Children enjoy art and craft activities. They stick shiny paper on their telescopes with glue. The childminder uses her skills to support mathematical development. For example, she asks children to add more glue and count the squares of paper they stick. Children talk about fire engines. The childminder follows their lead well and introduces resources, such as dressing-up clothes to help support their learning further. Children wear costumes and make fire engine sounds as they enjoy pretending to be a fire person. This helps develop their imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder who is calm, kind and positive. They have good manners and learn to respect each other. The childminder teaches children to be patient and share toys. Well-being is supported effectively. Details about children's likes, dislikes and daily routines are discussed with parents. This helps support children to settle quickly with the childminder. Dietary requirements and medical information is shared to ensure that children's individual needs are met. The childminder offers a range of opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines such as washing their hands. Good eating habits are role modelled by the childminder. For example, she sits with children during mealtimes to encourage them to eat a range of foods. The childminder manages the children's behaviour consistently well. Children are asked not to bang toys on the floor as they will

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the key skills to be ready for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461995 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 938982 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Audenshaw. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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