Childminder EY273482

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 14 February 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to use observation and assessments to monitor children's learning. She understands how to provide activities and experiences across all areas of learning to help to prepare children for their move on to school.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers. She describes how she will use a variety of communication methods to keep them well informed about children's learning and development.  The childminder accesses training to help update her knowledge and skills. She liaises with her local authority to help keep abreast of changes to childcare practices and ensures that she meets statutory requirements. The childminder recognises the need for rigorous self-evaluation to reflect on and develop her practice further.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She understands the need to support children's understanding of keeping

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The provision meets requirements

themselves safe, such as teaching them about road safety or how to use the internet safely.  The childminder knows how to help children to develop an understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she will promote children's physical well-being through regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. She will provide healthy meals, snacks and drinks.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she will help children understand why some rules are required and she will use effective strategies to help promote positive attitudes. The childminder recognises why children need to learn to respect any differences between themselves and others to help them gain a positive view of diversity.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake assessment of their development.  The inspector looked at documentation the childminder will use when caring for children, and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of the childminder and other members of her household.  The inspector observed areas of the home, furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273482 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 848585 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Stalybridge, Tameside. She operates term time only, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday and Wednesday, except for 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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