Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is highly knowledgeable and skilled. She completes a wealth of training above mandatory requirements. This helps to impact positively on the quality of service offered. For instance, recent training associated with equality and diversity contributes to a fully inclusive setting and all children's uniqueness is celebrated. n The childminder invests time observing and tracking children and getting to know their key strengths and next steps. She targets activities to address gaps and teaching is focused with intent. Children are well supported and make good progress. n All children enjoy strong, positive relationships with the caring and thoughtful childminder. Children are settled and assured in her company. n The childminder is reflective. She quickly identifies areas of her service that require further development and strives to address these. Continual improvements are made and the quality of service provided is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is yet to implement plans to develop the outdoor space to fully support those children who prefer to learn outside. n Although the childminder shares regular updates with parents, she does not extend this information sharing to include practical ideas for them to support their children's learning at home.

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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

n implement plans to improve the outdoor area and extend the fabulous learning opportunities available to children indoors to the outside space, to fully support those children who prefer to learn outside n extend good partnerships with parents even further and share practical ideas for parents to support children's learning at home and impact on outcomes for children even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding knowledge to ensure her skills are up to date. She knows how to identify signs a child may be at risk from harm and who to report concerns to. This helps to protect children's welfare. The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend. She shares and receives relevant information about children's care and learning. For instance, a recent hedgehog topic delivered at nursery is also incorporated into activities in the childminder's care. A harmonious approach to teaching and learning with other professionals impacts on children's overall progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a suitable balance between planned adult-led activities and spontaneous child-initiated play. Children enjoy their time spent in the childminder's care and they remain continually engaged in relevant, stimulating learning activities. The childminder is a good role model. She supports and guides children's learning and actively participates in children's play. She suggests ideas to extend learning. For instance, children are encouraged to snap pieces of dried spaghetti and place these into formations of familiar letters. Children develop early literacy skills in a very practical and imaginative way. The childminder provides a range of activities she knows children will enjoy. For example, children listen with intent and curiosity to their favourite story. Children are well supported by high-quality teaching delivered by a knowledgeable childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave impeccably well. They are kind and sensitive towards others and show compassion. For instance, children look at the facial expressions of characters in books. Children talk about happy and sad emotions, developing empathy for others and learning about feelings. Children develop fabulous friendships and are socially confident. Mealtimes are enjoyable and children sit collectively and discuss the events of the morning. This contributes to children's conversation and social skills. The childminder encourages children to eat all their food. They discuss the importance of a good appetite. Children's good physical health is promoted as they develop a positive attitude to healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Children develop excellent mathematical skills. They count, categorise, compare quantities and recognise numbers with ease. Children enjoy books and develop age- appropriate literacy skills. They recall the main events in familiar stories and begin to recognise simple letters. Children hold pens and make intended marks in preparation for writing. Children enjoy learning new things and prepare well for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469980 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10069029 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Droylsden, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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