Childminder EY366081

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 8 November 2012

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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 is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children. She now uses effective self-evaluation. She actively seeks further ways to enhance quality using feedback from parents and children.  The childminder is extremely sensitive and caring. She provides a warm and welcoming environment and forms excellent relationships with children. Children behave well. They demonstrate that they are very happy, settled and are emotionally secure.  The quality of teaching is good and, overall, supports children to make good progress. The experienced childminder uses her skills and knowledge well to engage and enthuse children. As children play and explore, the enthusiastic childminder joins in with them and they readily invite her into their play.  The childminder organises the range of toys and equipment especially well. Children benefit from a stimulating playroom and well-organised outdoor area where they are

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This provision is good

free to independently explore and initiate their own learning. This helps them to gain a strong sense of belonging and high levels of confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan very precisely to support children's next steps, so that they are helped to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.  Information gathered from parents on entry about children's learning and development is not always comprehensive enough to support planning from the very beginning.

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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

 plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning to support them to achieve the very best possible progress  gather more information from parents about children's development and educational needs when they start to support learning from the very beginning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's learning records, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends weekly meetings with other local childminders. They share new information and ideas, contributing towards her making ongoing improvements to her practice. The childminder attends regular training to keep up to date with new initiatives and any changes to legislation. This contributes towards positive outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is confident in the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder ensures that all potential risks in her home are minimised to provide a safe and secure environment for children. Furthermore, she completes regular fire evacuation procedures with children, helping them to develop awareness of risk and safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares regular information with parents about children's progress. She, generally, uses observations and assessments well to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder follows children's individual interests when planning activities, contributing towards their willingness to learn. The childminder uses animated language, helping to support children's communication skills. She engages them in meaningful conversations as they make models and use various tools to manipulate dough. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language as children count and compare the size of the shapes they make. Older children sort construction pieces by colour and make model motorbikes. Younger children particularly enjoy active dance sessions. They excitedly pretend to be rabbits and crocodiles and make hopping and snapping movements. This helps to support their physical development and imaginations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good knowledge of physical health and hygiene through daily routines and activities. Children benefit from a well balanced, home-cooked menu. Even the younger children manage their own self-care and capably use cutlery during social mealtimes. The childminder encourages children to brush their teeth and offers advice to support parents. For example, she shares information about tooth brushing and toileting. The childminder gathers useful information about children's routines from home. This helps to provide consistency in meeting their care needs. Children have excellent opportunities to be physically active and explore the wider world. They enjoy a variety of interesting outings and attend playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are motivated and interested in play and learning. They make consistently good progress. They are very confident and display strong levels of concentration and perseverance. For example, boys spend increasing periods of time completing puzzles, taking time to figure out where the correct pieces belong. Children are strong communicators and express themselves confidently. They independently look at books and enjoy using felt tip pens to colour in pictures, contributing towards their reading and writing skills in readiness for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366081 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1059778 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Stalybridge area of Tameside. The childminder operates all year round from 7am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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