Childminder EY345176

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 3 March 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children have plenty of opportunities to choose toys independently from the large selection available. A range of outdoor experiences and exciting trips is organised. This helps children's physical development and their growing understanding of the world in which they live.  Children are well settled and very happy in the childminder's care. They have formed close relationships and this supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has established secure routines which help children to respond confidently to familiar experiences. They are self-assured and happy to support their peers in completing tasks, such as tidying away resources.  The childminder has built strong relationships with parents. She involves them in their child's learning and seeks ongoing information to support continued learning. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of care, the teaching their children receive

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This provision is good

and the support offered to their family.  Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Gaps in their learning are identified quickly and actions taken to support progress. Children respond to questions and demonstrate their understanding well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not sharply focused on how to improve the quality of the environment and teaching and the impact on the home and children.  The childminder does not fully use her knowledge of each child to tailor behaviour management strategies that encourage positive behaviour.

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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

 build on self-evaluation to reflect further on practice and review the impact of changes  consider further strategies to develop children's understanding of expectations for positive behaviour and the consequences of their actions on others.

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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 evaluated the morning's activities with the childminder and viewed the areas used for care.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living at the address and sampled documentation used for childminding practice, such as learning journeys, policies, procedures and documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder risk assesses her home and keeps it well organised to help ensure it is safe and secure. She is vigilant and supervises children well, without limiting their freedom to explore and experiment. Since the last inspection, she has kept up to date with professional development. Generally, this helps to support good practice, aid children's development and sustain a good level of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular and accurate assessments of children's learning to closely monitor their progress and identify gaps in learning. She shares this information with parents and works in partnership with them to discuss next steps and additional support. Children are provided with a range of opportunities to support their learning and develop their interests. They enjoy looking at their reflections in the mirror before creating a self-portrait. The childminder expands on the activity by asking them to consider the differences between them and identify something that makes them special. This helps children to understand about differences and similarities. Children follow their interests and create their own games. They extend playing with farm animals into creating a pretend veterinary surgery, where they use dough and paper to fix the animals' broken bones. The childminder successfully models good language skills. She encourages children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to repeat phrases and ask questions to help them develop communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They are eager learners who enjoy participating in focused activities. The childminder values the contributions the children make and responds to their needs and suggestions quickly. Children enjoy the company of the childminder and their peers. They engage well in story time and read familiar books to each other. This helps to support their language and communication development. The childminder is skilled at asking questions relating to the stories to help encourage early mathematical skills. Children are confident in their self-care skills and routines. They capably wash their hands before preparing for lunch and take care of their toileting needs independently. Children are well prepared for transitions. The childminder introduces new ideas and venues to them. She encourages them to seek clarification and talk about their worries to aid changes in their care routines. This supports their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning from their starting points and gaps in development are closing. Children are developing the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. They are confident and curious and are motivated to explore and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345176 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 873424 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Droylsden, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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