Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 4 April 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 assesses her strengths and areas for development. She considers parent's opinions when deciding on ways to improve. For example, when parents request regular photographs of their children, the childminder establishes online groups to send photographs every day. n The childminder differentiates teaching very well. She adapts her techniques depending on the age and stage of the child. For example, during a matching game she talks to older children about the size of animals on the cards, while using the opportunity to discuss families with younger children. n The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children settle well. For example, she meets new families at weekends so they can all get to know each other. This helps children to feel secure when they are left with the childminder. n Confident children engage adults in conversation and are inquisitive about what they are doing. Some children display excellent speech and understanding.

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This provision is good

n While the childminder assesses children's development, she understands that her monitoring systems are not highly effective. This means she does not focus precisely on children's next steps in learning to rapidly identify emerging gaps in their achievements. n The childminder does not effectively utilise opportunities to help children become more independent. For example, she does not routinely support children to learn skills, such as using cutlery well or drinking out of a cup.

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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 focus more precisely on the systems for monitoring children's development so gaps in learning can be swiftly identified n increase opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took a tour of the setting. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed the effectiveness with the childminder. n The inspector viewed parent's comments and questionnaires and considered their opinions. n The inspector looked at various documents, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her evaluation of the setting.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns about a child or adult. The childminder ensures she assesses risks both inside her property and during outings in the community. The childminder regularly reviews policies and procedures and makes sure they are relevant and up to date. The childminder uses local and online groups to keep her knowledge current and learn about new ideas. She attends mandatory training courses and accesses other training online and at local centres.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to enhance activities to help children develop good mathematical skills. For example, she encourages them to count as they put cereal hoops onto dried spaghetti and prompts them to use vocabulary, such as' short and tall'. The childminder encourages children to notice what goes on around them. They excitedly point out the bin truck going past and talk about where it is going. Young children know that the postman brings letters and parcels. The childminder supports children to understand and follow instructions. She clearly explains what they are going to do and demonstrates the activities. The childminder recognises how to expand children's learning. She uses play to help children develop new vocabulary and acquire new physical abilities. The childminder supports children to develop writing skills. Children independently access writing materials and the childminder nurtures their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

interest by prompting them to write the letters of their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently praises children for their good listening and their achievements. This helps them to develop high levels of self-esteem. The childminder manages behaviour well. She quickly distracts children and calms them down when they become a little emotional. The childminder ensures children access the outdoors every day and this helps to foster physical development. They visit local parks, woodlands and canals. The childminder supports children to celebrate and share their diverse experiences. They discuss their different routines and share food that children have brought in from home. The childminder provides structure and routines to help children prepare for school. For example, she implements self-registration, to help children recognise their own name.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play well together and enjoy each other's company. The childminder encourages them to take turns and share. For example, they all repeat regularly, 'caring is sharing'. Children progress well. They develop comfortably within the expected levels for their age. Children show high levels of concentration. For example, young children become engrossed in caring for dolls and changing their nappies. Children enjoy singing nursery rhymes. They can identify the songs they sing from picture cards and know all the actions and words. Parents say that their children thrive in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541305 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10098645 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. The childminder lives in the Ashton area of Tameside and operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four- year old children.

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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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Registers

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