Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 27 February 2013

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to her practice. She has developed the systems for observation, assessment and planning and evaluated the service she provides. She has also reorganised the resources to support children's independence and enhanced her teaching practice.  Children are very well mannered, polite and beginning to learn to share and take turns. The childminder effectively teaches children how to manage their own feelings and behaviour through activities and discussions as they play.  The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently good. She encourages children to ask her questions and gives good explanations to stimulate their interest and learning. This helps inspire their curiosity, imagination and communication skills.  Children are confident, motivated and eager to learn. They settle well and older children are supported to be independent. They manage their own safety and gain the

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This provision is good

skills they require in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully utilise her good partnerships with parents to gather precise information about children's learning at home to complement their learning further.  The childminder does not consistently exchange enough information about children's individual learning with the other settings they attend.

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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 the existing good partnerships with parents and encourage them to share more information about their child's learning and development at home  strengthen partnership working with other settings so that more-precise information is consistently exchanged that ensures a greater shared and consistent approach to children's individual learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outside, 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 setting's self-evaluation, policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of the family members living with the childminder.  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 well qualified and experienced childminder is very knowledgeable about the potential signs of abuse and neglect. She reflects and evaluates well on her practice and identifies training that helps her to improve. The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care. She is enthusiastic and motivated. She has a detailed set of policies and procedures which she shares with parents to help keep them informed of her practice. The childminder encourages children to think about their own and others' safety. Robust risk assessments ensure that inquisitive crawling babies can move around freely and develop independence in a safe environment. Children are closely supervised as they play indoors and outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Planning is based around children's next steps in learning and their interests. These are identified through regular observations and assessments. This is reflected in the well- organised progress files. Children's interest is sustained particularly well during a water activity. They delight in using brushes to write the first letter of their name and say what sound it makes to the childminder. Indoors, younger babies sit with musical activity toys which they press to make a noise. The childminder encourages them to crawl to toys and to pull themselves up using the furniture. As children play, the childminder follows their lead and builds on their emerging ideas. For example, children ask to play with the rice and lentils and then request a home-made threading game. The childminder's own enjoyment and enthusiasm clearly enhances children's enjoyment and fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's individual needs well. She is very loving, caring and nurturing towards them and they flourish in her care. Children demonstrate they are happy and contented with the childminder. She effectively supports children in developing their independence in readiness for the next stage of their learning. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food and they learn to follow good hygiene routines. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active. They play in the garden and visit places of interest in the local community. She enables the children to move freely from indoors to outside. This contributes to them making their own decisions and develops their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points. They demonstrate that they are developing typically for their age. Children are active learners who enjoy the numerous stimulating activities provided for them. Their language, physical and personal development are effectively supported. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429742 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1042763 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in the Mossley area of Ashton-under- Lyne. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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