Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date 30 July 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 consider the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of the service they provide. n The childminder shares the effective policies and procedures that underpin the management of her setting with parents. n The childminder and her assistant follow children's interests with enthusiasm. They encourage children to make decisions about what they would like to play with. The childminder and her assistant are always on hand to recognise the learning potential in the activities that children choose. n Children develop close attachments to the childminder, her assistant and family. The childminder gathers information from parents about their child's care and learning when they first start. This helps children to settle quickly and promotes their sense of belonging well. n The childminder and her assistant observe and accurately assess children's progress. The tracking of children's progress helps the childminder to identify and address any

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This provision is good

developing gaps in children's learning and development. n Children delight in regular opportunities to play in the childminder's well-resourced garden area. For example, they squeal with delight as they explore the flow of water from a hosepipe. n Systems to monitor and support the professional development of the childminder's assistant are still in their infancy. The childminder does not focus precisely on identifying how the quality of her assistant's teaching can be developed further. n Occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not give children time to think and respond when asking questions that challenge them in their learning.

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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 focus the professional development of assistants more sharply on raising the quality of teaching further, to support children's learning even more effectively n provide children with enough time to think, respond and show what they know and understand when challenging them in their learning.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistants and persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents provided in written statements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder undertook suitability checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, when recently employing her assistant. This helps to ensure that people who are caring for children are suitable to do so. Induction procedures are effective. The childminder ensures that her assistant reads and follows the setting's policies and procedures and has undertaken paediatric first-aid training. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They review risks in the environment regularly in order to maintain a safe and secure environment. For example, the childminder shares her policy on managing children's interactions with her pet dogs with parents. She takes effective steps to ensure that good hygiene procedures are followed as part of her risk assessment procedures regarding her pets. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the procedures

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

to follow in the event of an allegation or should they have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children to develop their physical, social and communication skills effectively. They model new words, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words as they talk to children about what they are doing. For example, the assistant explains the word 'taller' as she helps young children to build towers using bricks. Young children enjoy sharing stories and eagerly point to pictures as they develop their love of books. Older children enjoy opportunities to confidently make marks and develop their early writing skills as they play with shaving foam outside. They use their fingers to form the letters of their name in the shaving foam. The childminder talks to parents about what their child has achieved and makes suggestions on things they may like to do at home to help their child's learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant show warm affection, set good examples for children and encourage them to be helpful, kind and polite. As a result, children behave well. Children are well supported to develop a range of self-help skills which are appropriate to their age. For example, they help to tidy toys in the garden. Resources are well organised and accessible to children. Children eat a healthy, balanced diet and learn why this is important. The childminder makes sure that children with allergies to certain foods are catered for safely. Trips in the local community support children to recognise and embrace the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and enthusiastic learners who are willing to try new experiences with the childminder and her assistant's support. They have a positive approach to learning and demonstrate a strong willingness to explore and investigate. Older children demonstrate confidence in speaking and listening and cooperate with others during play. Younger children learn to count as they play with musical instruments. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544621 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10115622 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stockport. She operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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