Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She routinely checks the safety of her home and children's welfare is given the utmost priority. n Children make good progress. This is largely due to consistent, high-quality teaching. n The childminder is attentive. She closely listens to children's comments and swiftly responds. This helps children to feel valued. Furthermore, children are lavished with plenty of praise and encouragement to further build confidence and emotional well- being. For instance, the childminder regularly tells children that they are, 'Amazing'. n The childminder creates a kind and caring place. Children are happy, relaxed and behave well in the childminder's care. n The childminder has high standards and undertakes ongoing training. She is aspirational, conscientious and motivated. Self-evaluation systems are effective. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies clear targets for improvement.

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This provision is good

n Sometimes the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children to understand the importance of healthy food choices and the effect food and drink has on their bodies. n The childminder recognises that many children in her care thrive when learning outdoors. However, opportunities to learn outdoors are not as rich or highly stimulating as they could be, to fully support children who prefer to learn this way.

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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 opportunities for children to learn about the positive effect nutritious food has on their bodies and the importance of making healthy food choices n extend excellent learning opportunities to support those children who prefer to learn outdoors to make even more progress.

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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 though written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibilities associated with child protection. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder establishes excellent communication links and regularly shares written and photographic updates of children's progress and their experiences. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of service provided. Furthermore, the childminder works very closely with other professionals, such as teachers. She proactively obtains copies of school planning and links her themes and activity topics to those being delivered. Children benefit greatly from comprehensive, joined-up partnership working. The childminder carefully checks children's progress. Systems to monitor development are sharp and accurate. The childminder knows children well and understands what they need to learn next. She uses what she knows about children to inform her teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of exciting and fun activities. Children are inspired and enthused in their play. They demonstrate enjoyment and motivation in their learning as they experience new things. For example, children gasp in awe as they touch and feel ice. The childminder is a good role model and children are consistently challenged in practical and imaginative ways. For example, children are invited to snap bread sticks and count the number of pieces. Children develop an understanding of mathematical calculations and counting in sequence. Activities build upon prior learning. Children practise what they already know and develop new skills. For example, they talk about the way that the ice is melting and is turning into water. Children concentrate for sustained periods of time and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is gentle and nurturing towards children. She offers regular affection and children's emotional development and self-esteem flourish. Children are polite and courteous. They use manners when they communicate and demonstrate respect towards others. Children are caring and considerate. For example, older children show empathy and kindness as they check that younger children are happy and safe. Children learn the importance of good hygiene routines to promote their physical health. They discuss the need to, 'wash germs away', as they clean hands prior to snack. Children's welfare is well promoted. For example, the childminder checks the water temperature to prevent children from potential harm when washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Older children communicate clearly and assert their needs through a growing vocabulary. Babies and younger children uses gestures and experiment with noises and simple words to practise their emerging language skills. Children begin to independently manage their personal care needs, such as toileting. Children are physically active. For example, they navigate different levels and stairs with ease. They safely climb on and off chairs and sofas, and practise their balance and physical coordination. Children prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500057 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10079923 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Droylsden, Manchester. She operates from Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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