Childminder EY381017

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 9 August 2016

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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 a good understanding of children's interests and needs. She uses this knowledge well to plan a range of activities which the children enjoy.  Children form warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder, who works hard to help children develop the confidence and independence they need to be ready for school.  Partnership with parents is good. The childminder ensures that there is daily communication about what children have done, and how they are progressing.  The childminder is a positive role model for children; she helps children learn to manage their behaviour and share resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Recent improvements in the system for assessing children's progress are not yet fully embedded. This means that the progress children make over the long term is not easily identifiable.  Hygiene practices, while good overall, do not fully extend to ensuring that germs are not spread. For example, the childminder does not always remind children to cover their mouths when coughing.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to questions, before offering the response herself.

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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

 further improve on the hygiene procedures in place, particularly in relation to reminding children to cover their mouths, when coughing, to prevent the risk of germs spreading  make greater use of information taken from children’s assessments to finely tune the next steps in children’s learning and development  increase opportunities for children to develop their communication skills, by allowing them time to think of answers to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and kitchen/diner and accompanied the childminder when collecting children from nursery.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the quality of an adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and received via e-mail.  The inspector looked at children's records and at the provider's self evaluation form, and discussed plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. All weaknesses identified have been promptly addressed. The premises are now safe and secure, children are no longer left in the care of any other adults and all documentation is up-to-date. The childminder has recently introduced a new system to record her observations and assessments of the progress children make. She has started to use these observations and assessments to plan in detail for children’s future learning. However, it is too soon to see the impact. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes account of feedback from parents and children when considering ways to improve. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and she knows the procedures to follow if there are any concerns about a child’s well-being. This helps to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and she provides meaningful activities that cover each area of learning. For example, children develop their mathematical skills, along with creative skills as they mix ingredients to make cupcakes. The childminder adapts the activity well, to ensure that even the very youngest children can participate in the activity. She also uses routine activities, such as walking up the stairs, to encourage children to count and to use their verbal skills. Although, sometimes the childminder counts before children have a chance to think of the next number.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed strong bonds with all the children in her care, which supports their emotional well-being. Children are reasonably skilled in managing their personal hygiene and self-care. They understand why they need to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Children show respect for their friends as they wait patiently to take turns whisking the cake mixture. The childminder is nurturing in her approach, which gives children a good sense of belonging and develops their confidence. For example, even the youngest children are supported in managing their personal needs successfully. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, as the childminder reminds them of road safety when collecting other children from nursery. The childminder works in partnership with parents and has close links with local schools, which provides continuity in children's care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are prepared for their next stage in learning and older children are well prepared for school. They develop independence in their self-help skills and enjoy helping younger children to engage in activities. The childminder makes regular use of local soft play centres and parks to give children regular access to exercise and fresh air. The childminder knows the children well and she is accurate in her assessments of what children can do and what they need to learn next. As a result, children make good progress and achieve well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381017 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1075489 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Aston-under-Lyne area of Tameside. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 6.00am to 8.00pm all year round, with the exception of 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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