Childminder 311954

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2018 1 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is extremely experienced. She has worked with children for many years. She uses her good knowledge and skills, to provide quality care and learning opportunities for children. Children make good progress in their development.  The childminder provides a safe and secure home for children to play and learn. She remains vigilant around children's welfare and measures are in place to minimise potential hazards. Risk assessment procedures are robust.  Children develop good skills in their spoken language, supported by quality teaching. For example, descriptive language is used during play to help extend children's vocabulary.  Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's company. Children are treated as part of the childminder's family and they thrive in the welcoming, nurturing setting.  The childminder promotes equality throughout her practice. All children are valued equally. They learn about different cultures, beliefs and other people in the wider world.

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This provision is good

This contributes to children's respect and consideration for others. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder completes regular, precise observations and monitors children's achievements. However, she does not extend this procedure to identify detailed next steps in learning and target her teaching to narrow gaps rapidly.  The childminder's self-evaluation systems are not yet fully established to drive development at 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 assessment procedures and have a clearer understanding of what children need to learn next to help to deliver even more closely targeted teaching  strengthen self-evaluation systems and identify improvement plans to drive ongoing developments.

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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

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to child protection and has completed a range of safeguarding training. She has good knowledge of appropriate actions to take, if concerns arise relating to children's welfare. The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend and works closely with pre-school teachers. For example, the childminder obtains pre- school newsletters, to ensure she is fully informed. She strives to provide continuity for children and this impacts positively on their development. Partnerships with parents are good. Daily, informal discussions help to promote a joined-up approach to children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates an inviting environment for children to explore. She clearly understands children's interests and ensures these are closely matched when preparing activities. For example, children show a current interest in imaginative play and they demonstrate delight when provided with their favourite dolls house. Children are motivated to learn, supported by a stimulating programme of activities. The childminder has high expectations of children. She provides sufficient challenge to extend children's learning. For example, children are encouraged to count and complete simple calculations when playing with small toy characters. Quality teaching helps to develop children's fabulous mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and relaxed in the childminder's home. They investigate the environment with a high degree of independence. Children regularly laugh and smile as they play, illustrating their enjoyment and emotional security. Children mix with a range of new friends from different backgrounds at local toddler groups. Children learn to be sociable and confident in large-group situations. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. The childminder's garden is easily accessible and children choose to play indoors and outside as they wish. This promotes choice and decision-making skills. Children are physically active. For example, they jump and pop bubbles when playing outside. This contributes to children's good physical health. Children are happy and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning how things work. They explore a variety of interactive toys with moving parts. Children concentrate well, solve problems and develop critical-thinking skills. Children meet their own personal care needs. For instance, they wash hands independently and feed themselves with ease. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are very confident. They persevere and try repeatedly to complete tasks until they succeed. For example, children practise and eventually learn how to whistle. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire key skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311954 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1058124 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Denton, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on 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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