Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 26 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 provides a welcoming and homely environment for children to learn and play in. She develops relationships quickly with children. She learns about their interests and provides them with resources to support their comfortable transitions into her care. This helps children develop a sense of belonging. n Relationships with parents are good. The childminder encourages parents to share information about children's achievements and milestones from home. She uses this information to support children's ongoing learning. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive. n The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning and tracks their progress termly. She uses this information to monitor children's ongoing development and identify any areas for additional focus. Any additional support is obtained to assist children to move forward with their learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder reflects on her provision and makes plans for future improvements alongside her co-childminder. They identify ways to develop their service together and focus on raising outcomes for children. For example, they have plans in place to develop the outdoor area to include more sensory experiences. n Children are beginning to learn about positive behaviour and the importance of sharing and taking turns. However, at times, the childminder does not fully enhance opportunities for children to learn about managing their feelings and emotions. This occasionally results in some children becoming a little disengaged which has an impact on their play. n At times, the childminder does not consistently support all children to build on their concentration skills during some group activities.

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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 strengthen the way behaviour strategies are used to help children to learn about their feelings and emotions even further n review the organisation of some group activities to help children learn to focus and concentrate more effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed documentation used by the childminder, including children's records, policies and procedures, and checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childcare purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her environment to ensure children are protected from risks. She teaches children about dangers in the home and encourages them to manage their own risks. Children are further protected from harm as the childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding matters. For example, she is aware of the various signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder has clear procedures that she shares with parents for reporting any concerns about children in her care. The childminder and her co-childminder monitor children's progress consistently together to ensure children are developing at a good rate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make their own choices from a wide range of activities. There is an abundance of resources that allow children to play and interact together. Early mathematics is threaded through all activities. Children are supported in their counting skills and number recognition. They identify numbers of animals in books and point out colours of objects they see. The childminder extends children's learning opportunities during water play. She introduces different sized vessels to encourage children to transfer water and to use new language such as 'pouring' and 'scooping'. The childminder introduces new ideas such as volume of water and discusses how many full pots it will take to fill a larger one. This helps children to develop their problem-solving skills and early mathematical language. Children are given the freedom to lead their own play. They sit together and participate in games they create themselves. The childminder supports this by asking

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

questions about rules and how to score points, which helps with children's communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children daily activities away from the home to support their ongoing physical and social development. She takes children to local playgroups and for trips to the park. They enjoy building their social circles and make new relationships with children who they see weekly at groups. This helps to raise children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder supports children to develop their own self-care routines. Children confidently wash their own hands from an early age and learn about the importance of personal hygiene. They are able to make choices about their meals, self- serving food that is prepared for them and talking about the value of a varied diet to help them grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager learners. They enjoy exploring their environment and seeking out activities. Children communicate with their peers at every opportunity, asking questions and listening to instruction. They are confident in the presence of familiar adults and will willingly seek out reassurance and confirmation if they require them, for example when unfamiliar adults are present. This shows children are developing their confidence and self-assurance. Children are learning the necessary skills for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556135 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10113561 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Droylsden area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification and works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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