Parsons, Deborah Yvonne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 20 January 2016

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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 addressed the action and recommendation for improvement from the last inspection. Regular assessments are now used to identify what children need to learn next. This supports children to make good progress during their time in the setting.  The childminder offers a range of activities that is well suited to children's interests and needs. Children are engaged and concentrate well during activities.  The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, they practise putting their own shoes on. This helps to foster their self-confidence and self-esteem.  Children behave well. They understand the boundaries and rules within the setting. They are consistently praised for their achievements.  Parents are happy with the quality of care and teaching provided. They comment that the childminder's, 'Friendly and professional attitude is quite commendable'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share detailed information about children's progress and achievements when they are ready to move on to nursery and school.  The childminder does not fully support parents to complement or further extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide more detailed information about children's progress and achievements to nurseries and schools that they will be attending when leaving the setting  enhance information shared with parents that helps them to complement and extend their child'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 completed a joint observation with the childminder and her assistant and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents received via email.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as policies and procedures, training certificates and children's observations and assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision with her assistant. They reflect on activities they have carried out and gather parents' views to help identify improvements. They have plans in place to support the continuous development of the setting. The childminder supervises her assistant through observation and discussion. This helps to provide consistency in their approach. They both attend professional development opportunities to help improve their knowledge and skills further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection issues. She has policies and procedures in place to follow if concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She checks the environment regularly to identify and remove any possible risks to children. This helps to keep children as safe from harm as possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress through daily discussions and the sharing of photographs. She observes children and regularly monitors the progress that they are making. She uses this information to plan activities that support what children need to learn next. Children enjoy looking at books and listen carefully as the assistant models key words. She encourages children to copy and repeat the words. This helps to support their communication and language skills. Children show good concentration while they attempt to fit dinosaurs in a jigsaw puzzle. The childminder extends their learning, asking about the colours and size of the dinosaurs. This helps to support children's problem-solving skills and mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children. They enjoy attending many local groups. This helps to promote their social skills with other children. They use their imagination while they pretend to take teddy for a walk in the buggy. They use wooden tools and bolts as they pretend to be a builder. They spend time in the park, go for walks and enjoy the local soft-play centre. Children learn about the importance of a balanced diet and eat healthy meals. This helps to promote their physical well-being. The childminder and assistant have developed relationships with children that are sensitive and kind. Children are happy to have their nappy changed and feel secure with care routines. For example, they understand that they need to go to sleep when they feel tired.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within expectations for their age and in some cases they exceed this. Children grow in confidence and learn how to be independent. They develop good social skills and how to cooperate with others. They learn problem-solving skills and concentrate well during activities. They learn about number, colour and measure. They enjoy reading books and developing their speech and language. This helps to support children to learn key skills for their future and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432202 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1058488 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester. She operates all year round from 6am and offers overnight care. She provides care from Monday to Saturday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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