Childminder EY367478

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2016 22 August 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 provides a good level of care to meet the needs of younger children. She promotes children's emotional and physical well-being effectively.  The childminder plans a good range of activities with the co-childminder. These are based on children's interests and observations. Regular assessments help to identify any gaps and ensure children make good progress.  The childminder provides a language-rich environment so children become confident communicators. For example, they enjoy sharing songs and stories together.  The childminder is a good role model and helps to reinforce positive behaviour. For example, she uses appropriate praise for achievements and uses role play with soft dolls to show children how to be caring.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Regular information sharing helps children to make progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider different ways to help babies effectively explore and learn through various sensory resources and activities.  The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional level.

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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 opportunities for younger children to explore a wider range of sensory resources and activities  seek further ways to enhance knowledge and skills to develop exceptional teaching practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder, including an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documents, including policies and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her provision, in order to bring about continuous improvement.  The inspector took account of feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of current child protection issues. She is aware of the local procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She reviews the policies and procedures with her co-childminder to ensure they meet statutory requirements. The childminder also uses regular communication to seek the views of parents and children to develop the provision further. The childminder is committed to working with the co-childminder to share knowledge and continuously bring about changes that children will benefit from. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to identify strengths and areas to improve. For example, the co-childminders are to start observing each other's interactions with children and share their evaluations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes effective use of routines to help develop younger children's early language skills. She sings songs and rhymes, and talks to them. Babies happily repeat sounds and simple words in their attempts to communicate. The childminder understands the importance of adapting activities and interactions according to children's ages and learning needs. Children have opportunities to start learning about simple shapes and number. For example, the childminder helps younger children learn about simple shapes and counting as they tackle a shape-sorting activity. Generally, the childminder encourages and supports children's developing interests. For example, she helps them have a go at mastering how to work a spinning toy by pushing the top. The childminder understands the importance of promoting diversity through a variety of resources and activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies and children have daily opportunities to play outside, including going on daily walks. The childminder encourages younger children's physical skills well. For example, younger children climb in and out of an inflatable play pit and play with the balls. The childminder uses simple rules and sets clear boundaries for children to help keep them safe. Detailed information about children's care and routine needs is gathered when children first start. The childminder shares daily information with parents about children's daily activities. The childminder responds in a caring way to ensure children's health and hygiene is promoted effectively. Consequently, children are happy and secure in the care of the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly develop their confidence due to the care provided and the sense of security they feel. They are happy and motivated to explore and learn. For example, they learn to independently choose resources and activities to lead their own play. Children show good social and emotional skills as they learn to interact and communicate with others. Babies and children make good progress because the childminder understands their needs. Children are gaining key skills in the prime areas of learning to help them build on their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367478 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1044077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She works from her co-childminder's home in Hyde, Tameside. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays all year round, excluding family holidays and bank 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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