Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2016 Not applicable

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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 homely and welcoming environment for children. A wide variety of resources is available for children to choose from.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting transitions. She assists children and their families with changes to care arrangements. This helps to reduce disruption to children's routines.  The childminder interacts well with children. She routinely gets down to their level when speaking and participating in activities. Children are confident and self-assured.  Children's learning journeys show progress from their starting points. They give a clear picture of children's development and identifies where they are within the expected brackets for learning. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified through robust tracking procedures.  Children behave well and learn how to share and be respectful of each other. The childminder promotes good behaviour and has consistently fair rules and boundaries for

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This provision is good

all children. She builds on their self-esteem by offering plenty of praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While the childminder has reflected on her service, she has not made any plans to further improve her provision or assess the impact of developments on children's learning.  The childminder does not fully gather information from parents about children's ongoing learning at home to further support their development and achievement.

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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

 improve self-evaluation systems to help develop plans for future improvements and assess the impact on children's learning  enhance opportunities that help parents to share information about children's learning at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, children's learning journeys, policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has also updated her understanding of child protection and is aware of emerging complex issues that may affect children in her care. Children are further protected as the childminder regularly assesses the environment for risks. Measures are in place to minimise any harm to children. The childminder has built positive relationships with other early years providers. Overall, this helps to support her professional development through shared thinking and good practice. Parents are complimentary about the care the childminder offers and her commitment to offering the best quality service she can.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder begins to gather information about children during their first weeks in her care. She utilises this information to support them and to help her meet their individual needs. This helps children to settle quickly and build a positive relationship with the childminder. She plans meaningful and interesting activities for children, which supports their ongoing progress. Children enjoy participating in creative projects. They confidently select resources and use them appropriately. For example, children learn about colours, shapes and numbers while creating their artwork. This helps support early mathematics awareness. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories to children and asks them questions to help extend their thinking and language. Babies are well supported in their development. Suitable opportunities are offered to challenge and extend their skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy daily trips out to support their physical development. They have regular home-cooked meals to help support their understanding of a balanced diet. Self-care routines are established from an early age. Children, including babies, enjoy washing their hands prior to eating or following creative activity. Children are beginning to understand the importance of caring for animals and living things. This helps to develop their respect and consideration for others. The childminder celebrates a wide range of festivals with children. They collect natural resources when out on walks to support their understanding of the changing seasons. This helps them develop an awareness of the living world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated, keen individuals who enjoy challenges. Children relish exploring and investigating opportunities presented to them. Children have the skills to use in their future learning and eventual move to school. They are confident to express themselves and display their feelings. Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder which support their self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484640 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1001573 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Tameside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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