Childminder EY494437

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 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 enjoys her professional role and is motivated to provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for children. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge. She accesses a range of training above mandatory requirements. This illustrates the childminder's drive and commitment to develop her skills.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills throughout all aspects of their play. She engages in meaningful discussions about their games, introduces new words and asks questions. Children's language is emerging well.  The childminder establishes strong links with other settings children attend. She shares regular updates with teachers about children's progress. This helps to promote continuity of learning opportunities for children who are cared for by more than one provider.  The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. For example, older

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This provision is good

children peel the back off stickers while younger children stick them onto paper. This helps to promote cooperation, turn taking and social skills. Friendships are evident and children behave very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully plan activities with precision to support children's next steps in learning.  The childminder's self-evaluation procedures are not fully established to identify specific priorities to improve and drive development to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen planning procedures and provide activities that are even more tailored to promote children's next steps in learning  extend self-evaluation procedures to identify precise areas to improve and develop the quality of service even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of local safeguarding advice and guidance. She has good knowledge of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. This helps promote children's welfare. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder continually monitors the safety of her home. She completes ongoing risk assessments and checks. Children play and learn in a safe space. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares daily updates with parents relating to children's experiences and routines. This promotes continuity of care for children. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of service provided. They comment, that the childminder is very flexible and generous and their children look forward to attending and are very happy in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder prepares a broad mix of activities to stimulate children's learning. Activities are planned within the home and wider community to extend children's experiences. Children enjoy a range of interesting, age appropriate and challenging activities to support their good progress. For instance, children develop precise physical skills as they roll, cut and shape dough, using a variety of tools. Children remain engaged and enjoy their learning. The childminder is a good role model who has high expectations for children. Overall, she provides suggestions and ideas to extend their learning. For instance, children are challenged to cut dough into square, diamond and parallelogram shapes. This helps children develop physical dexterity and mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Opportunities for children to be independent and develop their self-help skills are fabulous. The childminder encourages children to complete everyday routine tasks for themselves. For example, they confidently select toys they wish to play with, put on coats and shoes prior to going outside and feed themselves at mealtimes. Children are confident, independent and self-assured. Children particularly enjoy activities that enable them to explore and use their imagination. For instance, children follow their own ideas as they play shopping games. Children learn how to manage their own safety. For instance, children are encouraged to hold onto support banisters when walking up and down stairs. Furthermore, they learn about fire safety during recent visits from the local fire brigade. This contributes to children's personal safety and welfare. The childminder is caring and children are happy, emotionally reassured and thrive in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are motivated and eager to learn. They are inquisitive and approach challenge with a positive attitude. Children follow instructions well and ask questions as they play, extending their spoken language during regular conversations. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in learning, including the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494437 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1031459 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, term time only, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional overnight care. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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