Stevenson, Claire Christina

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has established positive, secure relationships with children. They are comfortable in her care and their environment and play well alongside each other and with the childminder. n The childminder uses key observations to identify children's interests. She offers exciting opportunities for children to engage in that also help to move their learning forward. Regular tracking and monitoring show how children progress in their learning and how any gaps are identified swiftly. n Partnerships with parents have been established and help to support children's learning. Useful and insightful information is shared about children, such as personal achievements that help to support continued learning. n Children learn about the importance of being kind and respectful. They share, take turns and look after their toys and each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Links with other early years providers are not strong enough to allow information about children's learning and next steps for development to be shared consistently. n Although the childminder has undertaken some key training and researched various childcare topics, these are not fully focused to have a positive impact on all children's outcomes and progress.

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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 devise and implement more ways to develop links with other early years settings, to help provide continuity of learning for all children n focus training and research that help raise the quality of teaching even further for all children, including babies.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding and checked the evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation used by the childminder, including policies and procedures, children's records and certificates of training. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity and discussed the impact it had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care and she has a policy to address allegations. Children are further protected from harm by consistent risk assessment of the home, indoors and outdoors. The childminder works well alongside parents and they are complimentary about the care she offers to their children. Parents have a good understanding of how children learn and enjoy receiving information about their children's time with the childminder. Regular reflection and self- evaluation enable the childminder to make small changes to her practice and consider how activities can be adapted to support all children's abilities and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy participating in group activities. They communicate with each other and talk about what they are doing. They share ideas and tools and are supported by the childminder, who offers frequent praise and encouragement. Children create items using textured dough. They shape and mould their creations before presenting them to the childminder. The play is further extended by the opportunity to create letters. The childminder gives children large cards with their initials displayed for them to trace and place dough on them. Children delight in the praise they are given. Problem solving is supported well and young children enjoy finding the appropriate shapes to match in jigsaws while older children use more challenging pieces. The childminder supports children's speech and language skills. She uses clear and concise words and phrases and gives children clear instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from having clear and consistent routines. They are aware of when it is time to clear toys and resources away and help to clean areas where they have been working. For example, they use wipes to clean tables after they have used craft resources. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical and social skills. They are taken to local groups and places of interest where they have built relationships with other children and engage in more strenuous activity. The childminder has a very calm approach with children. She talks to them with honesty, listens to them and responds with consideration to their needs. Children enjoy a varied diet and are taught about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to be independent and confident. They enjoy the freedom they have in their environment and select toys with eagerness. Children develop good self-care routines and are self-assured. They acquire the necessary skills needed for the next step in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539115 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10079231 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Denton area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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