Childminder EY243374

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2016 9 January 2014

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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's determined drive to improve her provision since the previous inspection has been effective. She has tackled the weaknesses with great precision and has raised quality and standards across her setting.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant provide children with personalised activities, capturing their interests and motivating them to learn.  The childminder and her assistant place high emphasis on children's moral, cultural and social development. They teach children well about similarities and differences beyond their own experiences. Children are well-rounded individuals who forge strong relationships with each other and have a respectful regard and tolerance of others.  Self-evaluation is strong. Improvement plans are sharply focused and include the views of parents and children. The childminder's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is good.

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This provision is good

 Partnership working is strong. Links with the local primary school, external childcare professionals and the local authority are effective. Parents are kept well informed of their child's developmental progress and receive daily written accounts of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development, to extend the teaching skills of herself and her assistant to a higher level.  The childminder does not always gather as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's achievements and capabilities on entry to the setting.

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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

 focus the professional development programme more specifically on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level  obtain more thorough information from parents about their children's abilities upon entry to the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. They know the referral procedure well and understand the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against them or a family member. Robust risk assessments are in place and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. The childminder provides perceptive support and coaching to her assistant during supervision sessions and appraisal meetings. The childminder attends a variety of training programmes which positively impact on outcomes for children. For example, a recent course around boys' development has equipped the childminder with a greater understanding of how to develop their early writing skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Their laughter, eagerness to explore and natural inquisitiveness permeates throughout the setting. The childminder and her assistant place high emphasis on children's communication and language development. They skilfully question children during their play and listen to them with genuine interest. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to practise their reading and counting skills. The childminder and her assistant teach children well about the different sounds that make up words and reinforce number recognition well. Children become enthralled while searching for bugs and skilfully operate computer programs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder and her assistant spend time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. High emphasis is placed on children's physical and emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is good. They show genuine love, care and affection towards one another. Older children are good role models and assist younger children with challenging tasks, such as building train tracks. The childminder provides an interesting, stimulating environment within her home. Toys and equipment are well organised, stored effectively and enable children to make independent choices. Children show high levels of self-confidence and self-motivation in directing their own play. They confidently climb apparatus outdoors and skilfully coordinate ring games with each other. The childminder provides children with healthy and wholesome foods. She discusses the importance of handwashing and talks about the significance of taking

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

regular exercise. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning relative to their initial starting points. Children flourish in this high-quality setting. They play harmoniously together and have a positive attitude towards their learning. They have developed secure bonds with the adults who care for them and regularly embrace one another with hugs and cuddles. Children are well prepared for what they need to learn next and develop the essential skills to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243374 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1043673 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Hyde, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am 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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