Childminder EY401130

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 15 May 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has set an uncompromising precedence to improve quality and standards across her setting. She has implemented new systems for planning, observation and assessment. Self-evaluation is strong. Improvement plans are sharply focused and include the views of parents and children.  The childminder's teaching is good. She has a secure understanding of child development and fully understands how to engage children in fun and challenging learning experiences. All children make good and better progress across the areas of learning, given their initial starting points.  Children are confident, resilient and self-motivated individuals. Their highly positive attitudes to learning help them to achieve well, ensuring that they are well prepared for what they need to learn next.  The childminder teaches children well about tolerance, respect and acceptance. Children have a deep understanding of the community they live within and are well

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This provision is good

rounded and thoughtful individuals.  Partnership working is strong. Parents receive regular newsletters and are kept fully informed of their child's developmental progress. Links with external childcare professionals and the local primary school are secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than attending mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder misses opportunities during children's play to extend and build on their mathematical learning.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  make better use of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. He carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and children's learning records. He also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at evidence of all suitability checks for the adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Robust risk assessments are in place and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. The childminder attends mandatory training to keep up to date with statutory requirements and policy change. She attends regular meetings with other childminders and shares tips for good practice. The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which she uses well to support her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They arrive very animated and are eager to participate in the activities and resources available. They show high levels of perseverance and determination during their play. They demonstrate good coordination as they balance, jump and climb. Children skilfully decode simple words and practise writing their names. The childminder is a good role model and uses skilful questioning to further enhance and challenge children's thinking to the next level. Children become enthralled while enacting roles of characters from their favourite stories and show high levels of enjoyment as they sing and dance with the childminder. The childminder observes children closely as they play and learn. She uses this information well to assess the progress children are making and to plan well-structured activities that meet their needs and provide them with good levels of challenge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. She places high emphases on children's physical, social and emotional well-being. Children settle very well and form secure bonds with the childminder and each other. Children show genuine care and affection for one another. They discuss the importance of healthy living and staying safe. Children are provided with healthy, wholesome and nutritious foods. They have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and have regular outings to the local park and play centre. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with clear, consistent and age- appropriate behavioural expectations. Children understand these expectations and apply their learning well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. They are confident and independent individuals who are keen to take on new challenges. They work collaboratively with one another to complete challenging jigsaw puzzles. They show increasing skill, coordination and imagination as they build dens and play football. Children develop good literacy skills and are confident communicators. They develop a positive attitude towards their learning and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401130 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1043831 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Hyde, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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