Childminder, Out-of school day care in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use the information gained from assessments to plan challenging experiences for children and ensure they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not collect sufficient information about children’s development upon entry, to tailor planning precisely for individual children.  The childminder does not fully establish a shared approach in promoting children's learning and development with parents. For instance, she does not share information with parents about children’s progress or offer ideas about how to support their learning at home.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation to precisely identify and address areas for improvement and focus on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of practice further.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring and forms positive relationships with children. She provides consistent levels of care and supervision.  The childminder knows children well and provides close attention. She values their interests and encourages their ideas.  Children are familiar with routines and follow instructions with ease. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour. She uses clear explanations about behavioural expectations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the systems for assessing children's progress and use this information to effectively plan challenging learning experiences 12/01/2018

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Due Date

 share information with parents about children's progress and offer suggestions about how to support children's learning at home. 22/12/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 collect information about children's development upon entry and use this to tailor planning precisely for individual children.  enhance the systems for self-evaluation to precisely identify and address targets for improvement and focus on professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of practice.

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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 took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder accesses appropriate training and knows how to identify and report concerns relating to children's welfare. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. The childminder ensures that children learn in a safe and secure environment. She maintains close supervision of children's play and reminds them of safety. Parents comment positively on the childminder's caring approach. The childminder does not use self-evaluation to reflect precisely on areas for improvement. She does not always use professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not gather initial information about what children can do before they start at the setting. Overall, children enjoy their time with the childminder. However, she does not use information from ongoing assessments to ensure there are sufficient levels of challenge in children's learning. For example, she does not extend children's speaking skills and help them to build further on their learning. The childminder joins in with children's play. Children are developing confidence in choosing their own play activities. For example, they make fat balls to feed birds in the garden. The childminder encourages their counting and measuring skills as they pour seeds and fill the bird feeder. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy being active and use various resources in the garden, such as ride-on cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. They have regular outings in the local community and explore the natural environment around them. The childminder encourages children's good behaviour. She is a positive role model and encourages children to use their manners and to be kind to others. Children enjoy social aspects at mealtimes and the childminder talks to them about the benefits of healthy eating. The childminder does not ensure she supports continuity for children's learning. She does not share information with parents about children's progress or provide suggestions about how to support their learning at home.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children have positive attitudes to learning and show motivation to participate in activities. They learn to play cooperatively, such as sharing and taking turns. Overall, children develop their independence. For example, they tidy up after playing and practise putting shoes on. They develop some of the basic skills for their next stage of learning. However, the lack of challenge in activities does not ensure children make good enough progress in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490486 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1023006 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 and lives in Mottram, Hyde. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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