Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 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 caring and calm environment. She is gentle, kind, nurturing and attentive. Children seek out the childminder to join in their play. Affectionate, warm relationships ensure children are happy and eager to learn.  The childminder enjoys effective working relationships with parents and other professionals. Open communication with parents enables the childminder to understand children's routines and abilities. Care provided by the childminder complements that delivered at home. Children are reassured, settle quickly and are ready to learn.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses this good knowledge to effectively challenge children, supporting them to make good progress.  Children enjoy a wide variety of interesting trips and outings in the local community. Regular visits expand children's experiences and develop confidence and social skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder's home is welcoming, well organised and safe. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation and range of resources outside do not fully promote independent access to materials for children who prefer to learn in this way.  The childminder has not fully engaged in a programme of professional development to raise the quality of practice and service to an outstanding level.

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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

 develop opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors to independently access resources to develop their play  explore professional development opportunities further so that practice and skills are continually improving and extend the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to record and report any concerns relating to children's welfare, ensuring children are safe in her care. Effective measures are in place to minimise risks within the childminder's home, enabling children to play and learn safely. The childminder is passionate and enthusiastic about the quality of service she provides. She evaluates and reviews her practice regularly, and effectively considers the views of all those accessing her service, including children and parents. Overall, clear priorities to improve are identified to raise the quality of service to a higher level. The childminder routinely monitors and records children's progress. Effective assessment procedures ensure the childminder quickly identifies gaps in children's learning and addresses these to support good development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic in their play, and learning is well supported by good teaching. The childminder plays alongside children and interacts sensitively in their play. Positive interaction and good role modelling ensure children's learning is extended and challenge is offered regularly. For example, children enjoy digging in the mud, mathematical problems are introduced and children are encouraged to scoop big and small amounts of mud into different-sized containers. Communication and language are well supported. The childminder uses effective techniques to develop children's communication skills. For example, they are encouraged to repeat the word scoop as they play in the mud. The childminder introduces new words and extends children's vocabulary during exploratory play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement and children behave well. They are supported to complete simple tasks independently, developing self-help skills and building confidence. Children enjoy a range of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks, promoting their good health. Children learn about where their food comes from and they grow vegetables and fruit in the garden, developing a good attitude to a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily and thrive, physically helped by a programme of outdoor play. Children are happy, confident and emotionally secure, reassured by warm relationships shared with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are actively engaged in their learning. They have fun, enjoy themselves and are developing a positive attitude to learning and development. Children are confident and are making good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next steps in their development and eventually the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484105 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1002339 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 2015 and lives in Stalybridge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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