Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 19 January 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children. She uses this information to plan activities based on their individual needs. As a result, children are motivated to learn and are making good progress.  The environment is warm and welcoming. There is a wide range of stimulating resources, both indoors and outdoors, that children can select independently.  The childminder builds strong relationships with children and they feel safe in her care. She has a calm and caring nature and children enjoy spending time with her.  Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder provides lots of opportunities that encourage children to become confident and independent learners.  The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children. She completes risk assessments to help identify any potential hazards both in her home and on any trips out within the local

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This provision is good

community.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them regularly informed of their children's achievements and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not fully effective to provide a sharp and accurate focus on areas for further development.  The childminder has yet to fully establish effective ways in which to share information about children's development with other settings or professionals.

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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

 enhance ways in which to use self-evaluation to ensure it focuses on targets for further development and improvement.  develop strategies to share information about children's learning and development with other providers and professionals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and daily care routines and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a range of experiences based on children's individual needs to ensure they make good progress towards the early learning goals. She regularly tracks children's progress, which helps to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to report to should she have any concerns about children in her care. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures to keep them in line with current legislation. The childminder has good experience of working with children and translates her knowledge effectively into practice. She meets frequently with other childminders in the local area to develop her skills further and to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has high expectations of children in her care and a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children to plan challenging activities suited to their individual needs. The childminder skilfully supports children's language development, developing their vocabulary and understanding of new words. She uses a mixture of single words and short sentences effectively during play. Parents are involved in their children's learning and are informed daily of any achievements and progress. Children enjoy socialising with others as they explore the local community. Children are starting to understand and value similarities and differences in the world around them and are becoming confident in different social situations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are motivated to learn as they independently select from the variety of resources. They have lots of opportunity for physical development in the childminder's large garden area and on trips to the local play centre. The childminder forms strong relationships with the parents and their children. She gathers useful information about children's individual needs with parents when they first join her, which ensures a smooth transition from home. Care routines are met and children are encouraged to become independent as they learn self-help skills such as handwashing and putting on their own shoes. This helps to prepare children well for starting school. Children are starting to learn about keeping themselves safe and healthy. The childminder provides them with healthy snacks and allows them to take managed risks during play. Children's behaviour is good. They are happy and show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning, with some making even better progress. They consistently show that they are eager and motivated to learn throughout their play. Children are well supported to develop the skills they will need in preparation for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342798 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 817609 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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