Childminder 312110

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2017 17 October 2016

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder and her assistant have set an uncompromising precedence to improve quality and standards across the setting. Precise monitoring, professional support and highly effective training has resulted in the actions and recommendations being met. The quality of the setting is now good.  Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of child development and know how to engage children in fun and challenging learning experiences. Children are resilient, independent and well-rounded individuals who make good and better progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder and her assistant provide exciting reading opportunities for children. They enact roles of characters from children's favourite stories and provide reading dens, where children become fascinated while using torches to read. Children handle books with care and can distinguish the difference between an author and illustrator.

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This provision is good

 Children's communication and language development are given high priority. The childminder and her assistant have developed a communication rich play environment and have relevant and meaningful dialogues with children. They listen to children with genuine interest and ask them challenging questions during their play. Children of all ages are competent and confident communicators.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's achievements and capabilities on entry to the setting.  The childminder and her assistant do not always recognise the opportunities that arise during children's play to extend and build on their mathematical learning.

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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

 obtain more thorough information from parents about their children's abilities upon entry to the setting  make better use of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. They understand the referral procedure, and know what to do if an allegation is made against themselves or a family member. Partnership working is good. Parents are kept well informed of their children's developmental progress and receive daily feedback summaries. Self-evaluation is good. Improvement plans are sharply focused and the childminder's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is good. The childminder provides perceptive support and coaching to her assistant during supervision sessions and appraisal meetings. She monitors his ongoing suitability very well and provides challenging professional practice targets. A robust programme of professional development is in place and positively impacts on outcomes for children. For example, the childminder and her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

assistant have attended child development training, which has enabled them to have a greater understanding of how to support children's creativity and imagination during outdoor play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They enter with great delight and are keen to play with the wide range of activities and toys on offer. Robust observation, assessment and planning arrangements are in place and are regularly reviewed by the childminder. The childminder and her assistant provide children with personalised learning experiences which keep them motivated and inspired to learn. Younger children giggle with delight while playing with dolls and become fascinated while shaking musical instruments. Older children become enthralled while baking cakes. They show good physical dexterity and concentration while climbing from low-level apparatus.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder and her assistant spend time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. High priority is given to children's physical and emotional well-being. Children behave very well and show care and affection towards one another. The childminder and her assistant provide an interesting and stimulating play environment. Toys and equipment are well organised, stored effectively and enable children to make independent choices. Children show high levels of ?self- confidence and self-motivation in directing their own play. Children develop a good awareness of healthy living. They talk about the importance of exercise and discuss the significance of keeping safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are creative and capable learners. They are keen to take on new challenges and persevere until a task is complete. They have good social skills, write their names and skilfully blend letter sounds together. Children display positive attitudes towards their learning and are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312110 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1107532 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Denton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an 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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