Childminder EY397208

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 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 manages her setting well. She continues to be a member of a childminding organisation which enables her to keep updated and informed.  The childminder successfully supports children's emotional well-being. She creates a calm and welcoming family atmosphere where children clearly feel very comfortable in her care.  Teaching is effective. The childminder provides a range of resources and experiences that engages children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children's behaviour is good. They are well mannered and older children are very helpful and kind towards younger children.  The childminder forms close partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed, for instance, by sharing children's 'wow' moments and newsletters about activities. Parents report that the childminder is nurturing, professional and she enjoys her time with the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, group activities are not planned well enough to take full account of the different ages and stages of development of all children.  The childminder does not consistently provide enough opportunities for children to manage their own safety and learn more about how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 place a sharp focus on children's individual age and stage of development when planning activities, so that all children achieve as much as they can from their learning experience  increase opportunities for children to take responsibility for their own safety and learn more about how to keep themselves safe.

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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 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 and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to promote children's safety and welfare. She carries out risk assessments to help keep children safe in her home. She is aware of possible signs of abuse and is confident in the procedures for reporting any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas that she wants to improve. She seeks professional development opportunities, such as reading and training to broaden her knowledge and skills. The childminder establishes positive links for sharing information with other settings, including the local nursery and school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress and clearly identifies targets for them to work on, helping to promote their next steps in learning. She observes children's development and conducts very thorough progress checks for children aged between of two and three years. The childminder encourages children to make choices about what they want to do. She motivates children to play a matching card game that helps them to learn about people in different roles. Children see words and numbers on display and the childminder reinforces their early reading and mathematical skills as they play. She gives children plenty of praise when they ask 'why' questions which helps to promote their critical-thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments to the childminder and each other. They have opportunities to socialise and build friendships with others when they attend playgroups. The childminder gives children guidance on how to behave. She reminds older children that younger children may copy their behaviour and gives very clear messages about not saying things that may cause offence to others. This teaches children to be responsible and respectful. The childminder makes use of her training, for instance, in healthy eating to benefit children. Consequently, children are more involved in preparing food. The garden is organised on split levels which poses various physical challenges for children and helps to keep them fit. Younger children learn to climb and balance and older children are very keen to demonstrate their skills on the trampoline.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy activities, such as trips to the park, farm and zoo. They develop a range of skills that helps to support their readiness for school. Children carry out tasks for themselves, such as preparing their own lunch, which helps to promote their independence. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions well. They have relaxed conversations as they play with one another and enjoy drawing and practising their writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397208 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1105009 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 2009 and lives in Stalybridge. 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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