Childminder EY400227

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 11 August 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

 The childminder has made beneficial improvements since the last inspection to maintain good quality practice. She reflects well on her practice. She gathers the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation process to continually improve her provision.  Children make good progress from the time they start at the setting. The childminder uses observations of children's play well and monitors children's achievements to support their next stages of learning.  Children are settled and have developed secure relationships with the childminder, which help to support their emotional well-being.  Children use very good manners and behave well. The childminder uses effective strategies to help raise children's self-esteem, such as consistent praise and encouragement.  Partnerships with parents are good and there is regular communication to discuss children's progress and development. Parents positively comment on the care and

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This provision is good

variety of activities their children benefit from.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder answers too readily for children and does not fully build on interactions to help extend their ideas and learning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to extend younger children's play and learning using their senses and creativity.

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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

 give children more time to answer questions and build on the good interactions to help extend their ideas and learning further  increase opportunities for younger children to learn more effectively through sensory and creative play activities.

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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 viewed the areas of the childminding premises that children use.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the reporting procedures if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she carries out daily safety checks of the premises and supervises children closely. The childminder has established good partnerships with other settings that children attend, such as schools. This helps to maintain a shared approach to children's care and learning. The childminder identifies the importance of continually building on professional development opportunities. For example, she carries out research and training through various ways to continually improve her knowledge and skills. Furthermore, she has accurately identified areas to improve and is actively addressing these targets.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's speech and language skills are well supported. The childminder effectively uses favourite stories and introduces new words and extends children's vocabulary. For example, they learn new names of dinosaurs. Children enjoy singing various songs and use puppets and actions enthusiastically. The childminder supports children's counting skills through play. For instance, children play bowling games and count how many pins are knocked over and left standing. Overall, children respond well to the childminder's supportive interactions. She successfully keeps children engaged in their play and learning in a variety of ways. For example, she praises children's drawing of a garden and they add objects of interest, such as butterflies and trees. The childminder uses exciting activities to help children to learn about cause and effect. For example, they dissolve coloured items in water. Children are enthralled as they watch the colours form a rainbow and discuss the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and sensitive approach. She is caring and builds strong bonds with children, who are happy and show they feel secure in her care. Babies enjoy reassurance and affection and all children eagerly seek her company in their play. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she encourages regular outdoor play. She has changed her menu to consistently offer healthy food choices for children. The childminder is a good role model; she helps children to learn to care for each other and their environment. For example, they share well and tidy up their toys after playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They learn to recognise the letters in their names. For instance, they find letters to spell out their names on a board. They make further links and identify other objects that begin with initial letters. Children enjoy practising actions and movements from favourite songs. Babies develop good physical skills to crawl and walk with close support and encouragement. All children develop the skills they need to prepare them for the next stages in their development and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400227 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1044056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Ashton-under-Lyne. She operates all year round and offers flexible hours, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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