Childminder EY457365

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 21 August 2014

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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 is motivated and enthusiastic. She aspires to provide quality care and learning opportunities for all children. She works closely with other professional childminders to share ideas and develop her practice.  The childminder provides parents with regular updates regarding their children's development. She establishes effective, two-way communication with home and actively encourages parents to continue children's learning at home. Partnerships with parents are good.  The childminder completes detailed observation and assessment of children's progress. She provides a broad variety of activities, carefully planned to close gaps in development. Children make good progress.  Children develop a strong sense of self-worth. The childminder listens carefully to children's wishes and comments. She values their opinions. This contributes to children's positive self-confidence. Overall, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet fully target training and professional development opportunities to improve her skills and knowledge at the highest level in specific areas.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children's independence and self- care skills, particularly regarding food preparation.

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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

 focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to strengthen skills even further and extend already good-quality practice even more  enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills.

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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 understands her responsibilities to report child protection concerns, if these arise. This helps to promote children's welfare. The childminder has secure systems in place to reflect on and evaluate her practice. She seeks the views and opinions of parents, and incorporates these into evaluation processes. Clear and precise priorities to improve, help to drive ongoing developments. The childminder is vigilant around children's safety. She completes detailed risk assessments of her home and outings. Measures are in place to promote children's safety. Children access a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly summarises children's progress and tracks children's ongoing development. She has precise knowledge of each child's strengths and any areas to develop. Robust monitoring helps the childminder to close gaps in children's learning, as these arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder invests considerable time getting to know children. She links planned activities to children's interests. For example, children choose to play with a familiar board game. They develop concentration levels, follow instructions and patiently take turns. Incorporating children's interests into the programme of activities, helps them to enjoy their learning and make good progress. The childminder is attentive. She shares her time equally between all children in her care. This helps to ensure all children benefit from the quality teaching provided. The childminder is an enthusiastic teacher. She is animated in her interactions with children. She inspires children and ignites their curiosity. For instance, children giggle and laugh when they explore sensory foam.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy. For example, they greet visitors with a friendly welcome and enthusiastically show their toys and games. This demonstrates children have a strong sense of emotional security in the childminder's home. Mealtimes are a social occasion. Children sit collectively and enjoy each other's company when they eat. They develop social skills and learn how to interact with peers. Meals are fresh and nutritious, contributing to children's good health. Children enjoy rigorous exercise during trips within the local community. For example, they visit country parks and exert themselves during walks. This contributes to children's good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children develop small- muscle skills and strengthen muscles as they manipulate foam between their fingers. This helps to prepare children for early writing. Children confidently recognise letters and begin to sound out familiar, simple words. With support, children count in sequence expanding their mathematical language. Children develop necessary skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457365 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1105490 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status. The childminder 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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