Childminder EY279564

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 10 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 manages children's behaviour well. She has a warm and caring manner and treats all children with kindness and respect. The childminder regularly praises them, which helps to raise their self-esteem and self-confidence.  Children's individual preferences and interests are known by the childminder. Using information gathered through observation she provides a good balance of interesting activities.  Children are very settled and happy in the company of the childminder and her assistant. They know them well and together they provide a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. This has a positive effect on children's emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder is committed to working with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, sometimes, overlooks opportunities in everyday routines and practical activities to further promote children's independence skills.  Opportunities for children to play and explore outside in all weathers are not fully maximised, particularly for those children who prefer learning outside.

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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

 review routine procedures that help support children's independence skills  explore further opportunities that enable children to be outside in all weathers, particularly for those children who learn best outside.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the supervision process and ongoing professional development, the suitability of the assistant working with the childminder and the self-evaluation process.  The inspector read the statements provided by the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant work closely together to provide a well organised, homely environment. They minimise potential risks to help ensure children are kept safe and secure. The childminder supervises the work of her assistant well. They both regularly undertake training to enhance their knowledge and ongoing professional development. The childminder has high expectations for all the children. She knows them well and understands what they need to work on next in their learning. The childminder maintains a detailed set of robust policies and procedures. These are shared with her assistant and implemented in their practice. The childminder monitors children's progress. She makes good use of observations and assessments to plan activities that support the next steps in their learning. The childminder reviews her practice and asks parents to contribute their views. Statements

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

from parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and her husband and the service that they provide for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Planning, overall, is based well around children's next steps for learning and developing interests. Parents have full access to their own child's records. They share information about what children do at home which enables the childminder to complement events and activities. Children enjoy listening to favorite stories sitting beside the childminder. They join in enthusiastically when they are asked questions or at favorite points within the story. Children learn to share and take turns when using writing implements and scissors. The childminder skillfully supports children's language and communication development by speaking clearly and slowly. She constantly chats to them, providing new vocabulary and repeating what they say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form a close bond and secure attachment with the childminder and her assistant. Children are happy and settled. This supports their emotional well-being very effectively. Children are confident in their surroundings. Their self-esteem is supported through consistent praise and encouragement. Children are well behaved. Any minor disagreements between children are managed appropriately. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active and enjoy walks in the fresh air around their community. The childminder takes children out in to the community. They attend soft-play facilities and visit places of interest. This helps support their social skills and they are helped to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are motivated and interact well with each other. Children choose what they want to eat from healthy food options and follow appropriate hygiene practices. In general, they are acquiring the key skills which are needed for the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279564 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1050592 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 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Stalybridge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside a registered assistant.

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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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