Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 is committed to providing the best possible provision for all children. She undertakes a wealth of training and takes advantage of any available professional development opportunities. This helps her to keep her skills and knowledge updated and has helped her to achieve high-quality provision since registration.  The friendly and nurturing childminder develops warm and caring relationships with all children. They are familiar with the routines, happy and content, reassured by the trusting relationships they share.  The well-qualified childminder understands how young children learn through play. Overall, she provides interesting and challenging activities that capture children's enthusiasm and contribute towards their good progress, especially in physical development.  The learning environments indoors and outside are extremely well planned. Children make many choices from accessible toys in the dedicated playroom. This contributes

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This provision is good

towards their high levels of confidence and independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to extend children's vocabulary.  Systems to share information about children's development are not always successful. Strategies used to gather information from parents about children's individual skills and interests are not highly effective to further support their progress.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to extend their growing vocabulary  strengthen highly effective partnership working with parents and provide even more continuity in supporting children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live or work on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times 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 is aware of strengths and areas to develop to continue to improve and enhance her provision. She gains feedback from parents, other childminders and uses information gathered through her own research, to continue to make positive changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong awareness of her role and responsibility to protect children. She is confident in the steps to take to report any concerns about children's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder works with an occasional assistant. She makes sure that robust vetting and suitability checks have been completed and any support or required training is provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Regular planning takes place and observations and assessments of children's play are used well to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder provides appealing activities to support children's interests. This helps to motivate them to learn. Children are absorbed in imaginative play. They use a variety of technology tools that makes sounds. They capably operate drills, hammers and use screwdrivers as they engage in role play. Children invite the childminder into the game and she enthusiastically joins in. Children develop good writing skills. They make marks on an easel using different sized chalks. The childminder uses everyday activities and routines to introduce colours and counting. For example, when matching picture cards the childminder asks children to find a green crocodile. She counts pieces of banana at snack time and encourages children to count with her. This contributes towards their mathematical awareness.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Flexible visits are provided prior to children starting. The childminder gathers meaningful information about children's care needs and home routines. This helps her to provide personalised care and contributes towards children's emotional well-being. Children behave very well and use good manners. The childminder readily offers encouragement and rewards their achievements with a hug or a clap. Children immediately respond to praise by clapping themselves. The childminder effectively supports children's physical health. Children understand and follow positive hygiene routines. Young children point to handwashing signs and declare 'we wash our hands'. Children develop strong physical skills. They have good opportunities to use various large and small apparatus outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop firm foundations, which help to prepare younger children for the next stages in learning and older children in readiness for school. They are confident, self-assured and inquisitive learners who demonstrate a can-do attitude. For example, they persevere to complete jigsaw puzzles and show great satisfaction when they succeed. Children demonstrate strong self-care skills. Young children capably peel and chop bananas at snack time and know to place their plates and cutlery into the washing up bowl after eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488161 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1010061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 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 lives in Droylsden, Tameside. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She works with an occasional assistant.

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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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