Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 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 knows the children in her care exceptionally well. She provides a warm, homely environment and uses her knowledge of them to offer interesting and exciting activities to support their learning and development.  Children behave very well given their young ages. They learn about rules and fair play. Children are considerate of each other and understand the consequences of their actions on others.  The childminder uses her observations of the children to make accurate and precise assessments of their learning. These are complemented by thoughtful planning to ensure children are challenged in their learning and progress well.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Information is regularly shared to enhance children's learning. Parents share their views on the childminder's practice, which allows her to complete a thorough self-evaluation.  The childminder gives children the necessary tools to be independent. She encourages

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This provision is good

all aspect of emotional well-being and ensures children's needs are met to a high level.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Continuous professional development is not focused on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level and to further develop understanding of the differing ways in which children learn.  Communication with other early years providers is not effective enough to fully support continuity in children's development.

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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 continuous professional development to ensure teaching is raised to a higher level and gives depth of knowledge to learning  consider more innovative ways to engage other early years providers in supporting children's continuous development.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records and checked evidence of suitability.  The inspector took into account written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well. It is accurate and reflects positive, achievable changes to enhance outcomes for children and their future development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of how to keep children safe and child protection procedures. She is aware of local arrangements and the course of action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and more complex issues that may affect children in her care. There are robust risk assessments in place and regular checks on the environment to help minimise risks to children. Parents are extremely pleased with the childminder. They comment on the highly effective methods of communication and the progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are learning through exciting and interesting activities. Activities capture their imaginations and interests, which have been identified through careful observations. The childminder considers all aspects of learning and provides children with a wide range of opportunities. Children are progressing well in their development. They are moving swiftly on from their starting points and exceed expectations in most areas of learning. Children enjoy their play. They repeat activities and extend them to encourage each other's learning. For example, identifying animal noises from homemade puppets is developed further when children ask each other if they know what food the animals eat. Early communication skills are at the centre of the childminder's practice. She encourages children to ask questions and responds with honesty and clear messages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy outdoor activities in a well-resourced, secure garden. The childminder has created an environment for children to explore and use their imaginations. A climbing frame is the centre of their play and becomes many things, including a spider's web that captures children who then need to be rescued by heroic friends. Natural resources enable children to become familiar with their world. They learn to respect the environment, such as when they learn about the importance of recycling and how this impacts on their future. Children learn to keep themselves safe and are taught from an early age about dangers. They are aware of personal safety and how to protect themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills and attitudes that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. For example, they take turns, respond to instructions and listen carefully to adults. Children are inquisitive and enjoy exploring. They freely access their resources and take ownership of their environment. Children are confident and independent learners, embracing all activities and opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496458 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1035503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 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 2016 and lives in the Audenshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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