Blackwell, Melanie

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 9 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder offers children a vast array of exciting and stimulating activities to participate in. She ensures that children's interests are harnessed, and their development is challenged to support progress. n Children behave extremely well. They are considerate of each other, take turns and check that their friends are happy. Children discuss ideas together and recognise each other's efforts. The childminder offers continuous praise and acknowledgement to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being. n The childminder has established secure relationships with parents. She places great emphasis on working together. The childminder encourages discussions about children's learning, successes and areas for extra support. n Observations and assessments are robust and show how children have progressed in their learning. The childminder identifies next steps for children's learning and any development areas are quickly supported. She works in partnership with other early

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This provision is good

years providers to ensure consistency of learning and care. n The childminder helps children to learn about the world in which they live. Children develop a natural respect for their environment and living things. n The childminder provides children with activities and resources to support their understanding of diversity and equality. n Self-evaluation does not include the views of parents to help drive quality to the highest level.

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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 include the views of parents in the self-evaluation process, to help raise quality to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact they have on children's development. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation the childminder uses, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has kept her knowledge and understanding of childcare related issues up to date. She has attended regular training sessions and carries out research to support the development of her practice. This has enabled her to implement changes with confidence and to support her vision of providing a first-rate service. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection issues, including the signs, symptoms and indicators to be vigilant about. She understands the local procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child in her care. The childminder shares her procedures for safeguarding with parents to ensure that they are fully informed of her responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities around children's interests and follows their changing desires. She supports their imaginations through the use of carefully chosen resources that allow children to extend their creativity. For example, children become 'dragon hunters' while playing with toy castles. Children hide toy eggs in the castle grounds for the dragons to protect. The childminder uses the changing seasons and world events to promote language and mathematics. Children count coloured wooden eggs and discuss textures. The childminder supports their counting skills by giving them simple calculations to complete, such as 'one more' or 'two less'. Outdoor play offers opportunities for children to make marks and problem solve. They enjoy playing in water to look at movement and water flow. Children eagerly look for items in the garden to explore the properties of 'floating' and 'sinking' with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally polite and courteous. The childminder has high expectations for children and leads by example. She is calm and consistent in her approach. Children delight in planting and growing flowers, vegetables and fruits outdoors. They excitedly discuss the pumpkins they are growing and recall how they planted the seeds following a carving activity the previous year. The childminder discusses the height and speed of growth of the sunflower seeds they had recently planted. Children learn about the life cycle of animals and eagerly wait in anticipation for the hatching of their ducklings and check on their progress daily. Children are exceptionally secure in their environment and show a great sense of belonging. Health routines are exemplary. Children confidently tend to their own needs and understand hygiene routines. The childminder helps to raise children's self-esteem to a very high level. She offers continuous praise and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

encouragement to children. Small tasks given to children support their understanding of responsibility.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are tremendously well prepared for the next stages in their learning and eventual move to school. They show an eagerness to learn and to develop new skills. Children have an air of confidence and have wonderful independence skills. They relish activities in which they can investigate, explore and release their creative flair. Children are confident communicators and convey their needs with certainty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251218 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10072089 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Tameside, Greater Manchester. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. During term time, she provides care from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 7.30am to 9am and 12.30pm to 6pm on Tuesday. During school holidays, she provides care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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