Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 16 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 The childminder regularly assesses children's stage of development and monitors their ongoing progress. She invests time getting to know children's temperaments, interests and skills. Her planned activities are tailored to children's unique stage of development. Children make good progress. n The childminder is particularly skilful to incorporate children's preferences into the programme of activities. Children direct their play, extend their ideas and follow spontaneous interests. This helps children to remain enthused, engaged and interested in their learning. n The childminder creates a diverse and inclusive setting. Children celebrate different festivals, such as Chinese New Year, Diwali and Christmas. The childminder's resources are varied and enrich children's learning about the wider world. Children learn that everyone is equal and develop respect and appreciation for others. n The childminder fosters children's positive behaviour. Children understand clear

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This provision is good

routines, rules and boundaries. For example, children are reminded to not bring toys into the kitchen for safety reasons and children respond well to this request. Children cooperate and their behaviour is good. n The childminder understands the benefits of evaluating the service she provides for children and families. However, her current self-evaluation systems are not rigorous to identify precise targets and drive continual improvements at the highest level. n The childminder has not fully established working relationships with other professionals involved in children's care, to help her to meet children's individual needs even more closely.

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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 good reflection and evaluation systems further and identify a targeted development plan to focus and drive improvements at an outstanding level n extend partnership working and get support from other professionals to tailor care and learning even more precisely and help children to make rapid 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 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 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 is confident in her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows how to refer concerns to relevant agencies, if required. Her good child protection knowledge helps her to protect children from potential harm. The childminder is ambitious, motivated and driven to provide quality care. She attends a wealth of training above mandatory requirements. Her professional development impacts positively on the childminder's knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder's confidence in enhancing children's language skills has developed due to recent training. Children's safety and welfare are given high regard. The childminder regularly checks if toys and resources are in good condition and replenishes or replaces depleted and broken resources. Her risk assessment procedures are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching to support children's language and communication is good. The childminder asks searching questions to help to strengthen and extend children's vocabulary and critical-thinking skills beyond their current capabilities. The childminder adapts her practice to meet children's differing ages and stages of development. She uses simple words and delivers these clearly to support younger children's emerging language. Older children are presented with complex sentences and encouraged to participate in conversations. The quality of teaching is consistently strong. All children are well supported.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's hygiene routines are exemplary. All visitors are asked to remove their shoes prior to entering the property. This helps to maintain an impeccably clean environment, promoting children's good health. Children share positive relationships with the kind, affectionate and gentle childminder. They enjoy her company and are reassured by her interactions. Children are happy and emotionally secure in this welcoming setting. Children enjoy playing outdoors. They smile and jump with enthusiasm as they anticipate playing in the childminder's garden. Children experience daily fresh air and exercise, contributing to their good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are resilient and approach challenges with confidence. They try and persevere until they succeed at tasks. For example, children develop concentration and coordination as they independently peel oranges. Children manage personal self-care skills, such as toileting and feeding themselves with ease. Children explore using their imagination and are motivated to learn. Children develop early literacy skills as they handle books, turn pages and talk about illustrations in familiar stories. All children make good progress from their starting points. They prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541511 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10092115 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Denton area of Manchester. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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