Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 4 May 2016

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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

 Children settle quickly and enjoy attending. They form a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder is very caring and promotes children's emotional well- being effectively.  Children's communication skills are well promoted. The childminder talks with children as they play, initiating meaningful conversations and introducing new words and phrases to them.  The childminder successfully helps children to understand about healthy lifestyles. For example, children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and follow robust hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before meals.  The childminder monitors children's learning well. She uses effective observations, assessments and planning, enabling her to identify children's next steps in their learning.  The childminder provides a good range of educational activities to successfully engage children's interest. Children enjoy learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder uses self-evaluation systems to reflect on her daily practice. However, she has not explored further ways of encouraging parents to regularly share their views and opinions to support this process.  The childminder has not fully implemented a programme for professional development to help her raise the quality of practice 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

 extend ways in which parents can contribute to the evaluation of the childminding provision and help to maintain continuous improvement  establish a programme of professional development to focus on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 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 updates her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters regularly. She understands what to do should she have a concern about a child, including the indicators that children may be at risk of exposure to extreme views. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to reduce the risk of any potential hazards to children. She is clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety. The childminder understands the importance of tracking children's progress to ensure they are meeting critical milestones in development. She uses this information well to inform her parents and promote continuity of learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for the children to develop their creative skills. For example, children enjoy painting and mixing colours together with their hands. Children take part in a range of activities to support their physical development. For example, they enjoy climbing on the see-saw and using their small-muscle skills to hold the different sized paintbrushes. The childminder continually talks to children and provides a running commentary during their activities. Younger children develop their early speaking skills and the childminder responds positively to their gestures and actively listens to what they say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a very good role model and sets clear boundaries for behaviour. She gives the children lots of praise and encouragement, helping them feel emotionally secure. Children show good levels of independence, such as helping to tidy up after play. They are happy and settled, behave well and learn to treat each other with respect. The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with nursery and primary schools. She discusses the benefits of good communication with teachers to create a complementary approach to children's learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are gaining the necessary skills to progress to their next stage of development. Children show high levels of engagement, focus and thoroughly enjoy exploring and investigating a wide selection of materials. Children develop good early mathematical skills. For instance, younger children attempt to piece together different shapes and enjoy emptying and filling containers with objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438241 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1052929 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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