Childminder EY293687

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 12 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 has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, the childminder now ensures that her assistant is fully aware of the safeguarding policy and procedure to help protect children from harm.  Teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning and development based on their individual interests.  The well-qualified childminder shows a commitment to continually improve her skills and knowledge. She attends training courses and network meetings with other professionals to share ideas and suggestions.  Children's future moves in to the next stage in their learning, are well supported. The childminder has established good links with local primary schools and shares information with teachers. This creates a complementary approach.  The childminder provides children with a varied selection of learning experiences.

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This provision is good

Children show high levels of concentration and determination as they are actively engaged and motivated.  The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement to children to enhance their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share ongoing details about their children's achievements at home to aid more-precise planning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children enough time to think and respond to questions.

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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

 strengthen ways in which parents share ongoing information about their children's learning at home to support future planning, based more precisely on what children know and can do  give children more time to formulate their answers and respond to questions to enhance their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder fully understands the benefits of self-evaluation and continually reflects on the service she provides. She is able to identify her current strengths and areas for development. The childminder has established a positive relationship with the local authority adviser to enable her to enhance future practice. In addition, there are appropriate systems in place to monitor the performance of the childminder's assistant to ensure he is supported within his professional development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and knows who to contact externally if she has any safeguarding concerns. She is also confident to discuss potential signs and symptoms of abuse.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents are kept informed about their children's daily activities, abilities and routines. The childminder ensures parents share relevant information on entry to the setting, which helps her to establish children's starting points. The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning to recognise their achievements and identify their next steps in learning. She tracks children's ongoing progress to enable her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their development. Children's communication and language development are effectively supported. The childminder interacts well with children, engages them in conversation during their play and models language. The childminder makes good use of community activities and involves children in regular outings, including visits to the park and soft-play venue. These opportunities help children to socialise with others and enhance their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a fun, friendly and welcoming environment. Children form secure attachments with the childminder, who is caring and responsive to their individual requirements. This makes a good contribution to children's emotional well-being. The childminder uses a consistent approach to manage children's behaviour to ensure they are fully aware of the boundaries and expectations. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene practices, discuss healthy eating with the childminder and have various opportunities to be active and energetic.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire a wide range of skills in readiness for school. They use mathematical language and talk about colour, shape, size and number throughout everyday activities. Children are content and relaxed in their surroundings. They are encouraged by the childminder to be independent and to take responsibility for completing small tasks, such as cleaning the table for snack time. Children start to develop their own understanding of the world. They learn about growth and change over time and explore how and why things work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293687 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1050611 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Stalybridge, Tameside. She works alongside an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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