Childminder EY384414

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 21 March 2013

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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's teaching is good. She skilfully observes children and accurately assesses their development. She understands how to weave children's next steps into activities and child-initiated play. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.  Children are happy and they have formed good attachments with the childminder. They enjoy spending time with her and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. She responds to their individual needs well and care routines are used to effectively support children's emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision. She has high expectations and regularly identifies areas that will help her to improve the quality even further. Parents' views are gathered and the childminder makes changes as a result of feedback received. For example, meals are adapted as a result of parents' responses.  The childminder provides a homely, stimulating and welcoming environment. She

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This provision is good

provides high-quality toys and resources. They are accessible for children and reflect the age, stage and interests of children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents when children first start does not yet focus enough on what children already know and can do.  On occasions, the childminder does not allow children enough time to explore, think through and solve simple problems for themselves.

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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 the information gathered from parents when children first start with the childminder about what their children already know and can do  adapt teaching to increase the opportunities for children to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's admission records, evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to ensuring that her skills and knowledge are up to date. For example, she works closely with a group of local childminders who regularly share good practice and information about changes in legislation. The childminder accesses regular safeguarding training. This has a positive impact as she has an excellent understanding of the potential signs that a child's safety or welfare may be at risk. She is also confident in the local reporting procedures in place to respond to any concerns. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to explore. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She ensures that parents are fully informed about children's progress and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy looking at picture books. The childminder sits with children and encourages them to use their hands to explore the different textures. The childminder allows children to take the lead. They turn the pages back and forth and point out things that interest them. This helps children to develop their physical skills. In addition, the childminder makes good use of these opportunities to support children's speaking skills. For example, she models a range of simple descriptive words. Children make attempts to copy the words. The childminder sensitively repeats words to children to enable them to hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder introduces children to early mathematics. For example, as children stack rings onto a pole, she counts the rings and children start to join in. Children enjoy listening to music. They show confidence as they move their whole body to the beat. This helps to develop children's physical, listening and attention skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show a good understanding of how to operate simple equipment. They press the switch to repeat the sounds. This helps to support their understanding of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display high levels of pride as they achieve their goals. They clap their hands and smile with glee at the childminder who joins in with a genuine excitement. The childminder offers constant praise to children. This helps to keep them motivated. Children's behaviour is excellent in relation to their age. Healthy lifestyles are well promoted. The childminder offers children a good range and variety of foods. She takes children out and around the area each day. For example, children go to parks, local groups and play centres. This offers them the opportunity to mix with other children of the same age and helps them to gain essential social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and are working within the age bands expected for their age. Children concentrate well. They persevere and repeat their play ideas, showing a will and determination to succeed. Children are motivated and are eager to learn as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384414 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1065289 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Audenshaw area of Tameside, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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