Childminder EY483177

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 17 October 2017

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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 has worked tirelessly since the last inspection to improve all areas. She has welcomed support from the local authority adviser and uses action plans well to identify areas for development. This has helped her to make positive changes and drive forward with improvement.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses her skills and knowledge generally well. She understands how young children learn and develop. Overall, this helps her to plan interesting activities that capture children's enthusiasm for learning.  Partnership with parents is good. Parents give complimentary feedback about the childminder and comment that they are very happy with the care and teaching that she provides. The childminder exchanges detailed information with parents and supports them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a welcoming homely environment. She is warm, caring and

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This provision is good

attentive to children's individual needs. This contributes towards their high levels of self-esteem and emotional security. Children arrive happy and are very content.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The newly introduced systems used to observe, assess and plan to support children's learning are not yet sharply focused to help all children make the very best progress possible.  The childminder has not explored a wide range of highly focused, professional development opportunities, to help to enhance her knowledge and develop her teaching skills 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 the systems for observation, assessment and planning to help children make the best possible progress  focus on developing a programme for professional development to continue to improve practice and raise outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and the local authority adviser at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows the procedures to follow to safeguard children. This helps to protect children's welfare. She completes daily risk assessments and precisely records children's hours of attendance. This contributes towards their safety and security. The childminder attends mandatory training and speaks to other local childminders to share ideas and update information. She also receives regular support and guidance from the local authority adviser. Overall, this has helped her to make ongoing improvements and achieve a good standard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps to promote children's reading skills. She provides a cosy reading den and sits with children as they share favourite story books. More able children recognise and confidently name animals and the childminder supports younger children by reinforcing the animal names. The childminder and children delight in making animal sounds. Children demonstrate excellent mathematical awareness. For example, two-year- olds capably recognise colours and shapes during a focused activity. They spontaneously recite numbers as they play. Children have good opportunities to develop their imagination and creativity. For example, they engage in animated pretend play during a tea party and use money to buy food from a shop. The childminder takes children on regular outings and to toddler groups. This helps to support their understanding of the world. Furthermore, being out in the community helps children to develop awareness of the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively interacts with children. She gets down to their level and joins in with their play. She is a positive role model who genuinely enjoys her time with children. The childminder is calm and gentle and provides clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. Children behave well and develop consideration for others. For example, older children follow house rules, which include, helping younger children. Children are familiar with daily routines and develop good self-care skills. For example, at snack time they take the step to the sink before hand washing. Children are physically active at the local soft-play centre. They have plenty of fresh air and learn to keep themselves safe on the daily walk to school. This contributes towards their ongoing physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and interested. They make good progress from their starting points. Young children develop the skills needed for future learning and the eventual move to school. For example, they develop writing skills as they use paint, brushes, sponges and pens to make marks on Mother's day cards. Older children read a variety of books that the childminder provides for World Book day. This helps to support what they are learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483177 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1116874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder occasionally provides 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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