Childminder EY419666

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 26 January 2015

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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 builds positive relationships with parents. Settling-in sessions, when children and families first start attending the setting, are flexible and effective. Children settle quickly and are ready to learn.  The childminder takes time to monitor children's progress and plan a range of exciting and age-appropriate activities. Children enjoy their play and learning and make good all-round progress.  The childminder is a good role model. Her sensitive interactions help to extend children's learning. For example, children are encouraged to count in sequence and recognise numbers. This contributes to their mathematical skills.  The childminder regularly offers sincere praise and encouragement. This helps to build children's confidence and self-worth. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Current self-evaluation procedures are not sufficiently robust, to identify precise priorities to improve and drive development at the highest level.  The childminder does not yet engage in a clear programme of professional development, to improve her skills even further and raise the quality of practice to an outstanding 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 current self-evaluation procedures to identify precise targets to develop and drive ongoing progress at the highest level  enhance further the programme of professional development to improve good skills and impact on the quality of practice even more.

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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 used to support the childminder's practice.  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 associated with child protection. She knows how to identify the signs that indicate a child may be at risk from harm. She has good knowledge of how to swiftly report safeguarding concerns. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder completes thorough risks assessments of her home and garden. This procedure is extended to review the safety of outings within the local community. Steps are implemented to minimise potential risks to children. Children are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care very well. She regularly observes children's play and uses this information as a foundation to carefully plan activities to enthuse children and support future learning. For instance, children enjoy solving puzzles. This interest is incorporated into children's play as they complete a range of challenging jigsaws. The childminder provides a variety of stimulating activities and children demonstrate a thirst for learning. Children laugh and giggle as they play, illustrating their delight and excitement in their learning. For example, children smile as they splash in water. They develop physical coordination and communication skills when they pour water and discuss the noise it makes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are proud of their personal achievements and demonstrate good levels of self- esteem. For example, children eagerly approach the visiting inspector and show pictures and artwork they have created. Children are emotionally secure, independent and self- assured. Children understand how to manage their personal safety. For example, children learn about the importance of remaining seated on chairs, so they do not fall and hurt themselves. This promotes children's welfare. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. This contributes to children's good physical health and well-being. Children enjoy regular trips and outing in the local community. Children visit parks, local garden centres and toddler groups. Children develop good social skills as they mix with children of different ages and backgrounds. Children enjoy positive relationships with the friendly childminder. Children are happy and content in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently hold pens to make precise and intended marks when drawing pictures. For example, children draw recognisable circles, triangles and square shapes. Children demonstrate fabulous early writing skills. Children concentrate, persevere and solve problems independently. Children approach challenge with a positive attitude. For example, children think and work out how to draw around their hands. Children communicate confidently and are socially mature. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419666 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1094595 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ashton-under-Lyne. She operates term time only from 8am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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