Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 14 October 2015

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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 childminder invests time and effort to create an interesting and exciting learning space. A dedicated playroom offers children a rich variety of toys and resources. The childminder's garden is equally well equipped and children's all-round development is very well supported by a stimulating environment. n The childminder extends children's language skills through a broad mix of teaching techniques. She takes time to talk to children and listen to their comments. She asks questions, repeats words and phrases and encourages children to pronounce new words. Children's language skills improve daily. n The childminder values children's special attributes and unique personalities. Children are happy and show they are self-assured and relaxed in this friendly, homely setting. n The childminder makes good use of the local community to enrich children's learning experiences. For example, children enjoy picnics in the park and visits to local toddler

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This provision is good

groups. The programme of learning is interesting and ever-changing to help to enthuse and motivate children. n The childminder completes regular observations of children and monitors progress effectively. She knows children well and provides activities with focus to support children's ongoing development. n The childminder is aspirational and driven. She reflects on her practice and shows a desire to improve. However, current self-evaluation systems do not identify precise targets to help the childminder to raise the quality of practice even higher. n Sometimes, group activities are not organised effectively to enable less-confident children to contribute, enjoy the experience and benefit from the teaching and learning on offer.

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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 self-evaluation systems and identify a targeted plan to help to improve and enhance the quality of service to the highest level n refine the organisation and management of group activities and consider more ways to enable less-confident children to consistently join in and fully engage.

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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 persons living in the household and working at the setting. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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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 respond to child protection concerns in an appropriate way, to help to protect children from harm. The childminder fosters effective partnerships with parents. She engages in a variety of creative methods to communicate with home. For instance, a range of information is shared with parents on a bright and informative noticeboard in the childminder's home. Parents are delighted with the service they receive and comment, 'The environment the childminder has created in her home is not just a fun and creative space but a space where the children feel safe and confident'. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has effective systems in place to supervise and monitor her assistant, who she occasionally works alongside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder suggests ideas to extend children's learning. For example, at snack time children discuss quantity and fractions as they cut and divide strawberries into half and quarter sizes. They extend this discussion and compare strawberries, discussing 'taller' and 'bigger' concepts. Children develop excellent mathematical skills in very practical and imaginative ways. The childminder follows children's interests and incorporates their preferences into play. For instance, children concentrate and coordinate their movements as they create intricate objects from toy bricks. Play is used well to facilitate ongoing learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop empathy and compassion as they independently take care of living creatures. They learn about the natural world and life cycles when they nurture caterpillars to butterflies. Children learn how to be kind and respectful towards others. The childminder celebrates children's achievements in many ways. For example, children's beautiful artwork is displayed on a 'wow wall' in the childminder's home. Furthermore, children are provided with well-timed praise to recognise their efforts. Children are confident, self-assured and behave well. Routines are well established to help to promote children's good health. Children regularly and without prompt wash their hands. They begin to understand the importance of personal hygiene and manage their self-care needs independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They use their imagination and develop their ideas with enthusiasm. For example, children enjoy creating a puppet show to express themselves. Children begin to manage toileting routines independently and are physically confident. Children make good progress from their starting points and prepare well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360027 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10072102 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Hyde, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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