Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder's weak self-evaluation results in some requirements not being met. She has failed to maintain a current first-aid qualification.  The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements to promote children's learning. She has not kept up to date with recent changes to childcare practices.  The childminder is not aware that she must carry out the progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, as part of the assessment requirements.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to those living in her household.  The childminder has recently accessed child protection training and is aware of how to recognise possible signs or symptoms of abuse. She demonstrates a suitable knowledge of what to do should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder describes how she will work closely with parents. She will gather

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The provision does not meet requirements

important information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start. The childminder will share information regularly, through daily diaries, in order to help keep parents well informed about the progress their children make.  The childminder describes how she will work in partnership with other settings that children also attend. She knows how to share useful information to ensure a joined-up approach is used to support children's learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to help children to settle in quickly and form strong attachments. She describes how she will help develop their social skills and a respect for others, including an understanding of their similarities and differences.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure a current paediatric first-aid qualification is obtained 04/06/2016  notify Ofsted of any changes to members living in the household 04/05/2016  improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements 04/07/2016

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Due Date

 develop a clear understanding of the requirements for assessment, in particular the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 04/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at training records and policies, including the safeguarding policy which the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and had a discussion about the resources that the childminder will provide.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438241 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 806293 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Denton, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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