Childminder EY548481

Inspection date 19 June 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 and her assistant are well qualified and experienced in childcare. They have a secure knowledge of how to deliver good-quality education for children. n Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They make good progress in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. n There is a strong focus on very young children developing their language skills. In daily routines and activities, staff always encourage children to speak and extend their vocabulary. n Staff have strong relationships with the parents, who speak highly of the setting. They describe their children as safe, happy and progressing. Parents are kept well informed in a variety of ways about their children's care and progress. n Children enjoy playing outdoors every day. They learn to dress themselves and prepare for the weather. For example, on wet days they wear waterproof suits and wellington boots and carry umbrellas.

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This provision is good

n Fresh drinking water is not always accessible to children. This hampers them from learning the healthy way to stay hydrated. n Lapses in hygiene routines relating to pets put the children at risk of cross- contamination of germs.

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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 ensure that fresh drinking water is always accessible to the children n assess and minimise any risks relating to pet hygiene routines to avoid cross-contamination of germs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider. n The inspector spoke to the assistant and children during the inspection. n The inspector carried out joint observations with the provider. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and written testimonials from other parents. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant are professional and conscientious. They have high expectations of what the children can achieve. Safeguarding is effective. Staff can identify signs of possible risks to children. They know the procedures to follow to protect them from harm. The childminder assesses the quality of her provision. She knows what they do well and the areas for improvement. She has a development plan with some actions already completed. For example, she has recently made improvements to the outdoor play area. The childminder maintains good links with the other settings the children attend. This helps her to extend and complement their learning. Documentation and records are well maintained, organised and accessible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities are well planned and appropriate to the children's age and development. This promotes their concentration skills and helps to progress their learning. For example, in the 'giraffe activity' the children became engrossed in their collage. When prompted, they name colours, count the fluffy balls and describe their giraffes. They share the materials and take turns to use equipment. At the end of the activity the children demonstrate pride in their achievements. Staff assess children's starting points through discussions with parents and initial observations. From these, staff track children's progress in detail. They are very clear about what the children know and can do and are able to identify their next learning steps. Parents receive a report of their child's development when they are two years old.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There are good relationships between staff and children. The premises are safe and secure. Children feel welcome in a child-friendly environment and have access to good- quality resources. As a result, they are eager to engage in learning and play. Children are very well behaved. They understand appropriate behaviour for different situations and follow routines. For example, they sit at the table at mealtimes and snack times and they know to tidy up to the 'clear up' music. This helps to prepare them for nursery or school. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks with a variety of fruit always available to them. This supports children to understand how maintain a healthy diet. Staff make children aware of the wider world to help them develop tolerance and respect of others. They learn about festivals and traditions, such as Hanukah, Chinese New Year and Eid.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in the childminder's care. They are working within the range and development typical for their age. They are well prepared for the transition to their next place of learning. As a result, children build up the necessary skills and confidence to ease the transition.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548481 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10112743 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 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Audenshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and they both hold a childcare qualification at level 3. They have two dogs and three cats.

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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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