Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 3 September 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 routinely observes children's play and identifies their emerging skills and interests. She writes individual plans to support what they need to learn next. She incorporates this into children's chosen play and the activities that she offers. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children are happy and have formed secure attachments with the childminder. They readily go to her for cuddles and reassurance. n The childminder gives consistent praise and encouragement. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being and builds their confidence. n The environment that the childminder has created is welcoming and stimulating. Toys and resources are stored at children's height and are easily accessible. This helps children to make choices about their own play and supports their independence well. n The childminder effectively reflects upon her setting to help to improve outcomes for

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The provision is good

children. She prioritises her training to extend her knowledge to help her to meet the needs of children in her care. She is constantly re-assessing the environment and making changes. For example, she is designing a messy play shed and an undercover area so that children can have access in all weathers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently maximise all opportunities for children to talk to help to develop their speaking skills even more. n Links with other settings that children attend are not fully developed to promote the sharing of detailed information to complement and support children's individual learning.

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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 enhance teaching to consistently maximise all opportunities for children to talk, to develop their speaking skills even more n strengthen communication with other settings that children attend to promote further continuity of learning for children.

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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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has 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 persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety. She carries out regular risk assessments of her setting and she supports children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, children are encouraged to tidy away toys when they have finished playing. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's day and progress in a variety of ways. For example, she sends home photographs via a messaging app and writes regular progress summaries. Parents also summarise learning and development that has happened at home. This helps to support continuity between the childminder and home. Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They especially like the variety of places that the childminder takes their children to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. Throughout their play she counts and names colours of the objects they play with. Children spend time cutting velcro fruit with plastic knives and the childminder introduces the concept of half. The childminder supports children to gain an understanding of their emotions. One of the ways that she does this is through reading stories and linking them to how children feel and behave. She offers resources and opportunities to support children's physical development. For example, children enjoy posting a range of natural objects, such as monkey nuts and fir cones, through tubes. They manipulate the different objects, which helps to develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for their early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop a sense of belonging within her setting. Children's work is displayed around the room and they self-register when they arrive. The childminder meets with a regular group of childminders and their minded children. They go on visits to a variety of places together and share ideas for activities. They regularly attend playgroups. This helps children to build relationships with others and learn key skills, such as sharing. The childminder supports children to do things for themselves. For example, children are supported to take off their own coats and to feed themselves at mealtimes. They learn about routine hygiene practices and are encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles, such as eating a varied healthy diet. Children enjoy spending time in the garden playing swingball and practise throwing and aiming with balls.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy playing a variety of games together, such as matching objects, and they delight in catching bubbles as they fall to the ground. They enjoy playing musical instruments and develop their understanding of technology as they operate a child's compact disc player. Children learn to use good manners, develop their independence and behave well. They develop skills which support them to be well prepared for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473953 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10069829 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Denton, Tameside and operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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