Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 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 plans varied, fun activities based on children's interests and preferred learning styles. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the care of the childminder and are confident learners. All children make good progress from the time they start at the setting.  Partnerships with parents are effective. There is a regular two-way flow of information shared about children's learning and well-being. Furthermore, parents praise the childminder's caring and compassionate approach.  Children are confident and settled in the childminder's company. The childminder is attentive and caring towards children. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  Children's good behaviour is developing strongly. The childminder and assistant are positive role models. They teach children good manners and to respect one another.  The childminder uses her knowledge and observations of children to plan varied

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This provision is good

activities that excite and interest children and help them make good progress overall.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and assistant do not make the best use of opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not regularly seek and include the views of parents in her self-evaluation when planning future improvements.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills  build on the systems for self-evaluation to regularly include the views of parents when planning future improvements.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant and persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistant access regular child protection training and know how to recognise potential indicators of abuse. They know the correct action to take if they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily safety checks, indoors and outdoors, to help keep children safe and secure. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to identify any emerging gaps in their development. She arranges regular training to support her assistant's professional development and share ideas for good practice. She has started to develop new supervision systems to support the assistant's skills and knowledge even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant enthusiastically join in with children's play and learning. The childminder skilfully supports children's early mathematical skills. For example, they regularly count out various items during play and routines. Children enjoy playing games to match and recognise the value of numbers. Children love engaging in imaginary play. For instance, they brush and style hair on mannequins and pretend they are hairdressers. Children develop good problem-solving skills. For example, they concentrate carefully to find and match pieces of a jigsaw successfully. Children's communication and listening skills are encouraged well. They engage in purposeful conversations with each other and adults. Children have opportunities to learn about different cultures and the wider world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant place a strong emphasis on increasing children's self- esteem. They praise children's efforts and achievements appropriately. The childminder seeks detailed information from parents about children's interests and routines to meet their needs. She has established good links with local school teachers to support children in their eventual move to school. Children develop good social skills and play collaboratively with their friends. They learn the importance of listening, sharing and taking turns. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and learn about the importance of good hygiene. There are regular opportunities to develop children's physical skills. For example, they regularly visit local playgroups and parks to use a wider range of play equipment, such as climbing frames.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. Children show good motivation to learn. They confidently choose and request activities and resources. Children demonstrate increasing independence in their self-care skills. For example, they learn to fasten their coats and tidy away toys before choosing another activity. Children gain important skills to help them prepare for the next stage of learning, including the gradual move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486422 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1005924 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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