Childminder EY457871

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 27 September 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has yet to establish highly effective systems to gather information from parents to contribute towards their children's learning.  The childminder has not yet developed a targeted programme for her professional development to help enhance the overall quality of the setting to the highest level.

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It has the following strengths

 The enthusiastic childminder has a, generally, good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She is aware of the strengths of her setting and now reflects on and evaluates her practice. This helps her to identify areas for improvement to continue to make positive changes.  The welcoming and friendly childminder provides an inviting and homely environment. Children develop close bonds with her as she takes time to get to know them well. This contributes towards their high levels of confidence and emotional security. Children are extremely happy and at ease in her care.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. Overall, the highly qualified childminder uses her skills and knowledge well. She provides a variety of interesting experiences that engages and enthuses children. This contributes towards their willingness and motivation to learn.  The childminder places great emphasis on promoting children's physical health and

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It has the following strengths

well-being. A lot of time is spent outdoors in the well-equipped garden. Children benefit from many outings. These include, walking to school, going to playgroups and regular outings to a local garden centre.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 complete paediatric first-aid training in a timely manner and ensure this is maintained at all times. 02/03/2018

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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

 establish highly effective systems to gather detailed information from parents to further support children's progress  implement a targeted and precise plan for professional development and continue to raise the overall quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability.  The inspector took account of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, which is a breach of requirements. Nonetheless, she fully understands child protection procedures and knows what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. This helps to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. Overall, the childminder understands her professional responsibilities and keeps other mandatory training updated. However, she has not considered areas for professional development to continue to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder shares detailed information with parents about children's care and learning. However, she has yet to establish highly effective ways to gather information from parents to contribute towards their children's progress. Nevertheless, the childminder does work well with settings that older children also attend. This helps to provide consistency in supporting their individual skills and capabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans fun and meaningful experiences. For example, after the recent cold weather, she provides many winter themed activities. Children feel the sensation of cold ice, play with toy arctic animals and enjoy listening to stories about cold places. Children take part in activities that help to support their creativity. For example, babies delight in banging drums and making sounds with shakers and assorted musical instruments. The childminder reads traditional stories and provides children with various props to support her storytelling. For example, children embrace gingerbread men and animal puppets as they listen attentively. This helps to ignite their interest in reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has allowed her paediatric first-aid certificate to expire. However, she confidently explains the appropriate actions to take should a child require first-aid treatment. This limits the impact on children's well-being. Babies access their favourite toys and comforters. This contributes towards their strong sense of belonging. The caring childminder develops strong relationships with all children. Babies play alongside her. They enjoy the closeness they share as they explore materials and sensory toys together. The childminder is a positive role model. One way she rewards children's good behaviour is by using a sticker chart.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies make good progress ready for future learning and older children are prepared well for school. Babies develop strong independence and self-care skills. For example, they capably feed themselves and choose from accessible and interesting toys in the playroom. Babies pull off and stick magnets onto a whiteboard. Older children use the magnets to form simple words. This contributes towards their awareness of letters and numbers. Older children learn letter sounds during regular phonics activities. Babies are content as they are respected and valued. For example, the childminder carefully tunes into what they want and is on hand to support them and respond to their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457871 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1115408 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Denton area of Manchester. She operates all year around, Monday to Sunday, from 7am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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