Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 27 February 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 knows the individual needs of children well and plans exciting activities that help them to learn. For example, children develop their physical skills as they carefully thread cereal hoops onto ribbons to make innovative bird feeders. n Children benefit from lots of outdoor learning. They venture on trips to the farm and go on 'wellie walks' to the local country park. These experiences help children to learn about different types of animals and their natural world. n The childminder has forged good partnerships with parents, which has a positive impact on children's care and learning. Parents praise the childminder for being kind, taking their children on outings and allowing them to get 'messy'. n Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. They make independent choices about their play. For example, children practise their artistic skills as they chalk pictures on the patio which depicts different family members. They beam

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This provision is good

with pride as the childminder praises their hard work. n The childminder has a clear vision to ensure continuous improvements. However, she does not focus on her professional development strongly enough to enhance further the quality of teaching. n Although the childminder works hard to support children's communication skills, there are not enough opportunities for children to extend their vocabulary. As a result, progress in this aspect of learning is not as rapid as other areas.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to extend their vocabulary n implement a rigorous programme of professional development to enhance further the quality of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including accident and medication records, and child protection policies. n The inspector considered two letters provided by parents. n The inspector checked all areas of the premises used by children, including the garden.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date through relevant training. She is alert to potential risks and acutely aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. All areas of the childminder's home are safe. The childminder also helps children to learn about safe practices. For example, toddlers know to hold the childminder's hand as they walk up and down the stairs. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and she is keen to enrich the quality of provision even further. The childminder offers a broad and balanced curriculum so that children develop the expected knowledge and skills they need for future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to plan activities that motivate them to learn. For example, the childminder uses craft activities such as paints and vegetables, to help children recognise different colours and to develop their physical skills. Children thoroughly enjoy making vegetable prints and remain thoroughly engaged as they stamp the vegetables to make colourful patterns. The childminder acts as a good role model. She joins in with the activities and encourages children to try things for themselves, which builds on their learning. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses assessment information well to ensure children are on track in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle. They benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. They also enjoy a suitable range of nutritious meals and snacks, which helps them to understand the importance of a healthy diet. The behaviour of children is good. For example, children say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting. They also demonstrate good table manners as they sit at the table eating blueberries and apples. Children's transition into the childminder's home is smooth. The childminder seeks information from parents about children's likes and preferences. She also keeps parents informed of their children's progress. The childminder works closely with health visitors. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years in line with the health visitors' checks. This partnership working offers continuity for children and ensures that any support needed can be swiftly obtained.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress which prepares them well for their next stage in learning. They benefit from a wide range of activities and learning experiences that the childminder provides. For example, children enjoy exploring play dough and pumpkin seeds, which helps them to understand about different textures. However, children have limited opportunities to develop and extend their vocabulary. This gap is largely due to minor weaknesses in teaching, which the childminder has identified is an area that needs to be developed further. Overall, outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540469 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10089804 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Stalybridge area of Tameside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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