Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 19 August 2014

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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 supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and caring and children build positive, trusting relationships with her and each other. n Children benefit from the range of outings they attend in the local and wider community. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults; this helps to support their social development well. Children are developing a strong sense of themselves and they learn about the differences between people and their communities. n Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the childminder ensures that parents receive verbal and written communication regularly. This helps to maintain a consistent approach to supporting children's care and learning. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has clear expectations of behaviour, which she consistently communicates to

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This provision is good

children. n The highly qualified childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to help her to plan exciting activities for children that support their interests. Children are developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and make good progress. n The childminder does not make effective use of professional development opportunities to enhance her already good teaching skills.

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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 build even stronger skills and expert knowledge through a more focused ongoing programme of professional development to help develop practice to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and the children. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of wider safeguarding concerns and ensures that all policies are updated to reflect these. She supervises children closely and provides a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides and comment positively on her warm and caring nature. The childminder is taking steps to develop her provision, such as networking with other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is skilled in promoting children's understanding of the world and encourages them to notice detailed features about how plants grow. For example, she describes how different types of seeds produce different types of flowers and vegetables. During these activities, children have time to organise their thoughts and respond to the questions the childminder asks. The childminder encourages mathematical development through relaxed conversations as children play. For example, she counts the number of objects children have and describes the different shapes they can see. Children have fun as they learn and relish the opportunities to play with the interesting activities the childminder plans for them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. They benefit from the good amount of praise and encouragement offered by the childminder. This helps to support their self-confidence. Children are kind and courteous to each other. For example, children are happy to share resources and offer smiles and encouragement to one another. Children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This ensures that new children settle quickly into the calm and nurturing environment. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines and children independently wash their hands after using the toilet and playing outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are making expected progress in all areas of learning. They learn a good range of skills for their next stage of development and eventual move to school. Children understand instructions of increasing complexity. They understand how to recycle paper and plastics through regular discussions with the childminder. Children engage well in their play and are confident and motivated learners. They enjoy spending time with their friends in the childminder's welcoming home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457040 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10069828 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 6. She receives funding for the provision of free early 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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