Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 21 July 2016

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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 experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities. She is committed to providing high-quality provision for all children and families. She is aware of the strengths of her setting and works closely with her assistant to identify areas for improvement. This has helped to maintain a good standard. n The childminder and assistant complete regular observations and assessments of children's play. Overall, they plan interesting activities that ignite children's natural curiosity and thirst for learning. All children make good progress. n Partnerships with parents and other settings that children also attend are good. The childminder exchanges ongoing information with them. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children. n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is an encouraging and supportive role model. She sets clear guidance for children's behaviour and encourages the use of

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This provision is good

good manners. Children develop close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This contributes towards children's happiness, self-esteem and confidence. n Although the childminder and assistant prioritise relevant training and undertake additional research, this has not been accessed recently to further improve their already good knowledge and skills. n Children do not have consistent opportunities to learn about the diverse community in which they live. n Children do not always benefit from energetic, outdoor play opportunities that contribute towards their physical skills and well-being.

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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 seek more regular training and development opportunities to further enhance the already good knowledge and skills n enhance opportunities for children to learn about people who are different to themselves and broaden their understanding of the world around them n strengthen opportunities for children to engage in active, rigorous play and further promote their physical development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the premises. She observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, childminders assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live and/or work on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistant understand child protection procedures. They know the correct steps to follow should they have a concern about the welfare of a child or in the event of an allegation being made. They have both completed safeguarding training. They are familiar with wider safeguarding issues that could affect children and families. Children are well protected. Detailed policies and procedures are used well. For example, medication, accidents and any incidents are thoroughly documented and communicated to parents. This helps to ensure the smooth running of the setting. The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of teaching and provides her assistant with feedback and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children of all ages are good communicators. The childminder and assistant ask purposeful questions which encourage children to think about and communicate their responses. This contributes towards their thinking and speaking skills. Older children animatedly sing the words to favourite songs and complete actions to nursery rhymes. Younger children enthusiastically anticipate which word and action will come next. Children show strong mathematical awareness. They recognise colours and delight in correcting the childminder when she refers to a four-sided shape as an oblong. They confidently declare 'it is a rectangle'. Older children recognise numerals and count in rote. They capably identify the number of characters on picture cards. The childminder takes children to a local play centre each week. They climb and balance and skilfully negotiate obstacles. Overall, this contributes towards their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant warmly interact with children and join in with their play. Together they provide a homely environment where children feel safe. Children develop good social skills and consideration for others. Wonderful relationships are evident in an environment of mutual trust and respect. Children listen to each other and praise each other's achievements. For example, they tell the childminder that their friend has put their own coat and shoes on. The childminder's assistant talks animatedly to children during a highly social mealtime. Children are familiar with daily routines and develop good self-care skills. For example, young children wash their own hands before meals and feed themselves, competently using cutlery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills needed for future learning, including writing. For example, they make marks and draw recognisable shapes using chalk outdoors. Children express their own preferences and make independent choices. For example, they eagerly choose which song they want to sing and select the puzzles and games they want to play with. Older girls recognise letters and read simple words in favourite books. Younger boys eagerly turn pages as the assistant reads a story to them. This contributes towards their reading skills. All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, are willing to learn. They demonstrate the capacity and aptitudes for learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478713 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10092065 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Hyde, Tameside. She operates all year round, from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works alongside an assistant.

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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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