Childminder 311947

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 16 June 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder observes children's play regularly and tracks their progress. She has a secure knowledge of children's stage of development, interests and how children prefer to learn. She uses this good knowledge to target her teaching with precision. Children make good progress across all areas of learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are good. A variety of communication methods are used to share updates about children's experiences and care routines with home. This helps to ensure children benefit from complementary routines and a seamless transition between home and the childminder's setting. n Children are happy and enjoy a strong sense of emotional security in the childminder's care. She nurtures children's well-being through her continual praise and encouragement. n Trips and outings within the local community enrich children's learning experiences. For instance, children speak with great enthusiasm about a recent trip to the local garden

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This provision is good

centre, where they learnt about different animals and plants. Trips extend children's learning about the world around them. n The childminder has not identified a precise plan for wider training to improve her skills and knowledge that have a positive impact on the quality of service provided. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children's independence at the very highest level. Sometimes, she completes activities without allowing space and time for children to try and undertake tasks independently.

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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 strengthen existing skills and knowledge and access a range of professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of service even further n optimise opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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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 knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She understands how to swiftly report concerns and who to contact for further advice, if required. The childminder is attentive towards children's welfare. She routinely checks the safety of her home each day, prior to children's arrival and maintains a safe and secure space for children to access at all times. Children's safety is given high regard. Self-evaluation procedures are effective and are incorporated into the childminder's every day practice. She regularly reflects upon the strengths and weaknesses of her teaching to ensure ongoing and continual improvements. The childminder has clear targets to drive developments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She regularly incorporates challenge and weaves learning into children's play to extend their skills beyond current capabilities. For example, children count up to 10 prior to a hide and seek game, incorporating mathematics into play. Children play with intrigue and excitement as they locate hidden items, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children are presented with a wide range of interesting activities to ignite their curiosity. Children remain continually occupied through a rich programme of activities and age-appropriate resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They play confidently and regularly check the childminder is close by before returning to their play. Children are reassured by positive relationships they share with the warm, friendly and nurturing childminder. Children behave well. They regularly use their good manners and are polite and respectful, at all times. Children are considerate towards others. For instance, the childminder accidently gets paint on her hand and children immediately comment, 'Would you like me to wipe this off'. Children are social and develop empathy and kindness. Discussion about familiar family members, such as parents and grandparents, is regularly incorporated into conversations. This helps to build and reinforce children's already good emotional security, even further. Children experience daily fresh air and exercise, either in the childminder's large garden or in the local community. Children are

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

physically active bolstering their good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning new things and process information by repeating tasks multiple times. Children begin to read familiar, simple words. They confidently complete jigsaws and solve complex problems with ease. Children hold paintbrushes and make careful marks with precision and intent. Children develop key literacy skills in preparation for early reading and writing. Children manage their personal care needs, such as toileting and feeding themselves with great confidence. They make good progress from their starting points and prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311947 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10071328 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Hyde, Manchester. She operates Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, term time only. The childminder does not open on bank 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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