Childminder EY457871

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 February 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has addressed the weaknesses since her last inspection. She is enthusiastic and committed to providing children with good quality care and learning. n Children display good levels of emotional well-being. They seek the childminder's company in their play and have built a secure bond with her. The childminder is kind and friendly and she sensitively supports children's care and learning. n The childminder uses her skills and knowledge well to provide children with meaningful and exciting learning experiences. n The childminder builds successful partnerships with parents. She shares information with them on a daily basis and encourages their views. For example, she shares strategies to help parents to support children's development at home. n The childminder exchanges information with other settings that children attend. For example, she builds on the phonics they learn at nursery school. This helps to promote

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This provision is good

continuity for children's learning. n Occasionally, the childminder does not pronounce words accurately to help children learn and understand the correct way to say them. n Although the childminder uses an action plan to make improvements in her provision, such as plans to develop the outdoor area. However, she does not use self-evaluation to enhance her professional development and teaching skills even further.

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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 model the correct pronunciation of words consistently to help children understand how to say words accurately n enhance the use of self-evaluation and professional development to build on the good teaching skills 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 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parent's written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder consistently uses risk assessments to ensure children are safe indoors and during outings. She identifies potential hazards and puts appropriate measures in place. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe, such as not running indoors and how to use scissors safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She undertakes regular child protection training to keep abreast of changes. She has worked closely with the local authority and made some positive changes since her last inspection. Furthermore, she seeks the views of parents and children to make changes to the activities and resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning and plans activities to support their progress. She skilfully follows children's interests and builds on what they know. For example, children learn about the winter through discussions and looking at books. Children happily explore a winter scene with different sensory textures and animals. They talk about the 'soft snow' and 'crunchy ice' and name different arctic animals. Younger children develop their imaginary play with enthusiasm. Children learn about Christmas and the importance of sharing. The childminder uses animated narration as children settle to read books together. She supports their communication skills effectively as children recall and retell the story. She encourages their creative expressions. For example, they paint and use glitter to decorate their very tall Christmas tree. Children joyfully sing with the childminder and know the words and actions to the songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes clear behavioural expectations and reminds children of good manners. Children's behaviour is good. They develop good social skills and increasing self-confidence. The childminder helps children learn about different cultures and festivals. For example, they learn about Christmas traditions and enjoy using a wooden nativity set to retell the story. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. She ensures children have daily opportunities for outings in the local community and exercise to develop their physical skills. Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks. The childminder supports children's early independence skills and helps them learn to manage some of their own basic needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, engaged and enthusiastic to learn. They express their interests and confidently make choices in their play and learning. Children make good progress and develop important skills to prepare them for their future learning, such as school. Children develop good counting skills through fun activities and recognise written numbers. Older children learn to recognise letters and the sounds they represent. For example, they use wooden blocks to spell out their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457871 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10080388 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Denton area of Manchester. She operates all year round, Monday to Sunday, from 7am to 7pm, 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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