Childminder EY338555

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 August 2017 9 February 2017

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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 regularly monitors children's progress. She clearly identifies gaps in children's development and plans activities to support future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is vigilant around children's safety. Risk assessment procedures are thorough. Measures are in place to successfully minimise potential risks to children, in the home and during outings. Children play and learn in a safe environment.  The childminder is driven and motivated. Her positive professional attitude impacts on the quality of service provided. The childminder has addressed weaknesses in practice, identified during the last inspection.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a range of exciting activities linked to children's interests and developmental stages. Children remain engaged and enthused in their learning.  The childminder has created a safe and welcoming environment. Children are happy,

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This provision is good

settled and ready to learn. They enjoy trusting relationships with a warm and friendly childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children's decision-making skills and independence during their play.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to develop decision-making skills and independence during play.

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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 spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection. The childminder attends relevant training to develop her skills. For example, she has recently completed training to extend her knowledge of observation and assessment. This impacts positively on outcomes for children. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She regularly shares ideas and good practice with other childminders. This professional discussion helps to ensure her skills are up to date and practice is continually improving. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides a variety of fact sheets for parents, such as 'tips for talking'. Effective two-way communication with parents supports continuity of care and learning. This promotes children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective role model. She sensitively joins in with children's play, suggesting ideas to extend learning further. For example, children explore mini-beasts in the garden. Children are encouraged to make a home for the bugs. Children learn about the natural world as they create a bug habitat. They learn to cooperate and work together as they excitedly search for leaves and twigs. Learning is successfully extended by the quality teaching. The childminder engages in a range of strategies to support children's communication and language skills. For example, she repeats words, provides ongoing narration and asks open questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are considerate of others. The childminder is clear in her expectations of children. She regularly reminds children to share and take turns. Children show kindness towards each other and enjoy spending time together. Friendships between children promotes social skills and emotional security. The childminder offers positive praise and encouragement, building self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and meals. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they talk about fruit building strong muscles during snack time. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. They confidently navigate balancing equipment in the garden as they develop physical skills and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners. They are actively involved in their learning and approach challenging tasks with confidence. Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are inquisitive and ask questions about their experiences. They talk confidently and follow instructions, demonstrating sound communication skills. Children are successfully acquiring the necessary skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338555 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1107650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Denton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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