Childminder EY406780

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 14 October 2010

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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 has sustained her previous good judgement and has addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to monitor children's achievements. She plans activities that children enjoy and which support them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder builds positive and caring relationships with children. She is warm and attentive to their needs, which helps them to feel secure.  The childminder builds warm relationships with children's parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress through regular in-depth reports. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.  Children learn about risks through the routines of the day and the activities they are involved in. They are taught about the importance of tidying up and respecting their

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This provision is good

environment. The childminder is keen to support children to know how to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children's thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements.

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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 children's ability to manage simple problems or plan what they are going to do, to develop ideas or solutions for themselves  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 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 childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress from their starting points. She completes an accurate review of children's development between the ages of two and three years. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next across all areas of learning. She keeps parents regularly informed about where children are in their learning. This helps parents to know what their child is working towards and how they can continue this learning at home. During the day the childminder updates parents with photographs so that they can instantly share their child's achievement and enjoyment. Parents are complimentary about how well the childminder communicates with them. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep her environment safe and how to minimise any potential hazards when on outings. She reflects upon her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

practice and involves parents in this process through the use of questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities which children enjoy and which are differentiated for their individual needs. This helps support children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder asks parents about children's learning and development when they first start at the setting. This helps her to cater for their individual needs and interests from the onset of care. Children's early writing and phonic skills are promoted well. Children enjoy making Easter cards and writing a message to their family. Through this activity, children are supported to form letters correctly and to think of words that start with different letters and sounds. Children are encouraged to develop their imagination. They enjoy playing with castles, princesses and horses, while making up their own imaginative stories. Children's mathematical skills are also well supported.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. There is a range of opportunities to engage in physical play. Children enjoy spending time in the garden on scooters and balance bikes. They take regular trips to the park and soft play centres, as well as walking the dog every day. Throughout their play, the childminder supports children to think about ways to keep themselves safe. She gently reminds them not to go too fast on scooters and explains why. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour. She gives lots of praise and clear explanations of why certain behaviours are not appropriate. She reminds children about being kind and children readily share toys with each other. Children learn about similarities and differences between each other. For example, they discuss the traditional dress of certain characters from favourite films and learn about different festivals that people celebrate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, motivated and have formed good relationships with the childminder and her family. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406780 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 850772 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Stalybridge, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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Telephone number

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