Childminder EY458082

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 1 July 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 has a well-organised approach to managing her setting. She successfully implements requirements to help promote children's safety, welfare and learning.  Children's good behaviour shows they are happy, settled and emotionally secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder's teaching approach is gentle and positive. She accurately assesses children's skills and clearly identifies their next steps in learning. Children enjoy their experiences and achieve well.  The childminder shows a keen interest in supporting children to learn about nature. Consequently, children have good opportunities to help care for the childminder's pets. They grow plants from seed and learn about flowers that attract insects.  Overall, partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder uses informative daily diaries to share information about children's care routines and the activities they engage in. This helps to promote two-way communication with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information provided for parents about children's development is not precise enough to help them clearly see the good progress their children make over time.  The childminder's professional development is not precisely focused on finding ways to raise her good teaching skills to an even higher 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

 sharpen the information shared with parents about children's achievements so that they receive more precise details about their children's progress over time  expand ongoing professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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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 secure understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm. She carries out thorough risk assessments to help ensure children are kept safe on the premises and on outings. The childminder is particularly mindful of the building work taking place in the area and takes positive steps to minimise risks to children's safety. This includes meeting with site workers to make them aware of her role. The childminder keeps a close check on children's learning and progress. She evaluates her setting well and seeks feedback from parents to help her improve further. Overall, the childminder is keen to strengthen her knowledge and skills. She undertakes some reading, for instance, about phonics to support children's early literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children like to play with and she makes sure these resources are on hand to capture their interests. She encourages children's language skills well. One example of this is when she supports children to play with the musical instruments. She speaks slowly and clearly so that children can hear words correctly and provides good commentary on what they are doing. The childminder helps children to become aware of their surroundings using their senses. For instance, when playing in the garden, she asks children if they can hear the siren and feel the wind blowing on their face. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills. One way she does this is by counting aloud when she helps children to build with the bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

It is evident that the caring and friendly childminder is fond of children and forms close bonds with them. Parents say, 'Children really enjoy their time with the childminder and they always come home in a happy mood'. The childminder is a good role model in promoting positive behaviour. She teaches children to be respectful and polite. Children learn about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. They play actively in garden and enjoy regular outings in the local area. Children bring a packed lunch from home and the childminder complements this by providing healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well and gain a range of skills to support their next stage of learning, including school. They learn to be independent, for instance, when they hang up their own coat on the low-level pegs. They develop friendships with one another and have good opportunities to practise making marks on the chalkboard. Children enjoy exciting experiences, such as observing and learning about the lifecycle of tadpoles. These help them to develop a good understanding of the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458082 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1105493 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. 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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