Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 22 April 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 benefit from a wealth of learning opportunities, which helps them to develop a ‘can do’ attitude. For example, children designed the pirate ship in the back garden by deciding the position of the windows, the colour and size. Children’s practical skills have created a most innovative piece of play equipment, which demonstrates their hard work and creativity.  The childminder and his co-childminder work incredibly well as a team. They have a shared vision to provide children with the best learning experiences to help them make good progress.  All children behave well and warmly greet each other as they arrive in the morning. Children are extremely settled and confident. Older children play harmoniously with the younger children, which boosts their confidence and helps them to develop trusting relationships.  Children are provided with a wide selection of organic fruit and vegetables, which they

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This provision is good

grow in the allotment. Children are naturally keen to try these new foods that they have nurtured from seeds, and this encourages healthy eating habits.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides an abundance of exciting learning opportunities, he is not confident identifying children’s next steps in learning. As a result, children do not consistently achieve the best they can.  The childminder has not ensured all suitability checks have been completed for one adult living in the premises, which is a legal requirement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that all suitability checks are completed for adults living on the premises. 12/07/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 help children make rapid progress, for example, by having a sharper focus on identifying their next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children’s learning.  The inspector checked all areas of the premises used by children, including the garden.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including child protection policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with his co-childminder to enrich learning experiences for children. As a result, children display high levels of engagement and thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminders’ home. The childminders share responsibility for the children and work in partnership with parents and carers, which provides continuity of care for children. For example, babies sleep in line with home routines. Parents’ comments, via cards and presents, reflect their immense satisfaction with the care their children receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures children's safety at all times. For example, children know they cannot go near the pizza oven when it is hot and they have clear boundaries when venturing to the allotment. Children’s safety is further assured because glass in the greenhouse has been replaced with plastic, which minimises any potential risks. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring all checks are in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

place for adult household members. However, one check is still outstanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder nurtures children’s curiosity, which supports their learning. Children benefit from lots of outdoor activities, which helps them to appreciate their natural environment. Children collect eggs from the chickens, they take care of the flowerbeds and grow an abundance of organic vegetables, herbs and fruit. The childminder uses these experiences to help children develop their skills, such as mathematical awareness. For example, children count the eggs and compare the length of rhubarb stalks. They also use descriptive language, such as ‘massive’ asparagus, which widens their vocabulary. The quality of teaching is good. However, the childminder’s assessments of children’s capabilities are not as precise. As a result, the childminder does not consistently use assessment to plan next steps in learning to help children make even better progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children’s artwork is displayed around the home, which boosts their confidence and acknowledges their achievements. Children are kind and happily share toys and resources with each other. They learn important skills, such as patience, which prepares them well for future learning. For example, children know to take turns on the trampoline. They also learn to wait patiently for the purple flowers to die before the potatoes are ready for harvesting. Children’s physical development is promoted well. They relax and unwind on the comfy sofas in the playroom or sit quietly reading books in the den. The childminder meets children’s individual dietary needs. For example, he provides lots of foods, such as spinach, broccoli and kale that are high in iron.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported extremely well. Where progress is less than expected, the childminder and his co-childminder act appropriately. They work in partnership with parents and seek support from outside agencies. As a result, children quickly catch up and make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder also works in partnership with the local feeder school, which supports children’s transitions into school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425922 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1137300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Denton area of Tameside. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with his wife who is also a registered childminder.

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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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