Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 22 November 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 has a good understanding of how children develop. He regularly observes children to identify their individual interests and what they need to learn next. This helps him to plan activities that children enjoy, and which support their good progress.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care and teaching that he provides. Regular communication from the childminder helps parents to feel involved in their child's learning.  The childminder is caring towards children and sensitive to their needs. Extensive settling-in sessions help children to settle quickly and feel secure, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder consistently praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps children to grow in confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has high expectations of behaviour. He gives lots of praise and clear explanations of why certain behaviours are not appropriate. This helps to develop

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This provision is good

children's understanding and supports them to share and resolve conflicts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.  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 opportunities for children to think through ideas and to have more time to respond to questions  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, in order to improve the already good teaching practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both 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 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 keep children safe in his home, and when out in the community. He knows the possible signs and what to do if he has a concern about a child's welfare. He encourages children to recognise dangers for themselves, during activities and on outings, such as on walks to feed the ducks or when visiting the allotment. Since the last inspection, the childminder has addressed the recommendation and shows a desire to continually improve the services he provides. He monitors children's achievements, which help him to identify any gaps in their development and to provide activities to support their learning. Relationships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's day and what they are learning. He encourages them to share learning that has happened at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children in their play. He then provides opportunities to extend their learning, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder supports children's play and they have in-depth discussions about a variety of topics. This helps to support and extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Children enjoy planting tomato seeds and caring for seedlings that have been previously planted. They think about different ways to fill the plant pots with soil, and what they will need to help them grow. Children's mathematical skills are well supported. Children use numbers, colours and shapes throughout their play, and the childminder effectively reinforces and extends their mathematical thinking and language. Children enjoy making pizzas for lunch. This is one of the ways the childminder supports children's small-muscle skills as they use different techniques to prepare their pizza.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to understand that their views are important. One of the ways he does this is through involving them in decision making. For example, he asks them to help with designing and building a new den in the garden. Children keep active with daily exercises and outdoor play which promotes their good health. They go on regular outings into the community, and they spend time at the childminder's allotment caring for and learning about vegetables. This helps children to learn about different foods and healthy lifestyles. The environment is welcoming and homely. Photographs around the setting, of the children engaged in play, help children to develop a sense of belonging. The childminder supports children to play alongside others and to develop social skills, such as sharing with each other. He supports children to develop independence skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are happy and eager to engage in activities, which are fun and aimed at supporting their individual interests and needs. 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 EY425922 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 852631 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Denton, Manchester. He operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is eligible to receive funding for the provision of free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with another childminder.

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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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