Childminder EY413120

Inspection date 21 June 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's transition to school well. She regularly visits the local school with the children. This helps to promote their familiarity and prepare them for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, when dressing for outdoor play, she encourages them to pull up the zips on their coats. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are good. She shares information with them about children's learning and development. This includes the progress checks completed for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills exceptionally well. For instance, she speaks clearly, models language and introduces new vocabulary. Children confidently repeat words and use them within their play. For example, they repeat, 'I've got a sequin'. n Children develop close bonds with the childminder. They are content, happy and settled

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This provision is good

in the homely environment. n The childminder has recently introduced a new tracking and monitoring system. This is not yet fully embedded to help to ensure that children make maximum progress. n The childminder does not make full use of the information gathered through her self- evaluation systems to identify clear targets and drive improvements at 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 continue to embed the recently introduced tracking and assessment system to help children make greater progress n further develop the systems for self-evaluation and use the information gathered to drive improvements to an outstanding 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided. 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. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The childminder accesses training about wider safeguarding issues and ensures that her knowledge is up to date. She chooses to keep a wide range of written policies and procedures to support her good practice. The childminder is currently focusing her professional development on enhancing her quality of teaching. For example, she visits wider educational settings to observe other practitioners and broaden her experiences of learning environments. This helps the childminder to identify weakness within her teaching. As a result, the quality of her teaching is strong.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes children closely to find out what is of interest to them. The childminder enhances the learning environment regularly and plans activities based on children's needs, abilities and interests. This helps to capture children's curiosity and promote their engagement and learning. The childminder uses good teaching strategies to challenge children and extend their learning. Children enjoy using the small muscles in their hands to select magnetic cards with images on. They show an interest in number and use number language within their play well. The childminder helps children to count in order as they point to the images they see. Children enjoy a range of art and craft activities and express their ideas very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She models the use of positive social skills, such as the use of manners and sharing. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement. This helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides a range of healthy and nutritious meals. Children develop a good understanding of healthy eating and the effects this has on their body. For example, the childminder discusses how calcium helps to form 'strong bones and teeth'. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines and completes regular risk assessments to support children's well-being. For instance, she encourages children to wash their hands before meals and tidy their toys away after play. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about road safety when they are on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They demonstrate good listening skills and understand and respond to questions they are asked. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they learn to throw and catch large balls outdoors. Children develop a passion for sharing books. They independently select books of their interest and ask the childminder to read with them. Children talk about the characters from the story and recall the main events. This helps to support their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413120 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10072110 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Stalybridge, Tameside. She operates term time only Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5.30pm and Friday 7.30am to 4.15pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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