Childminder EY406416

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are well settled in the care of the childminder. They are confident in their surroundings and demonstrate a sense of belonging. The childminder has developed strong bonds with children and this helps them feel safe and secure. She spends time getting to know children, their interests and abilities, which helps to form the positive relationships and closeness between her and the children.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of individual children to provide them with resources that will engage them and capture their imagination. She knows what children can do and when they need additional support with their learning to help their development.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses themes to support play and learning. For example, children enjoy making autumnal pictures to take home. They use fabric leaves and foam woodland animals to decorate pictures of hedgehogs. The childminder extends children's learning by talking about the changing seasons and colours. They plan a park trip together to explore this further.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's independence skills and provides opportunities to develop self-confidence. She encourages children to feed themselves and to select appropriate foods which will keep them healthy. Older children become more independent as they tend to their own toileting needs. Children understand the importance of good personal hygiene and eagerly wash their hands and talk about germs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on how she can enhance the overall quality of learning. She has successfully addressed points raised at her previous inspection and embedded them into the daily running of her home. For example, children independently enjoy mark making with the various resources available. n Parental feedback is extremely positive. They hold the childminder in high regard and comment positively about the progress their children are making. The childminder holds regular discussions with parents to ensure they are fully informed of their child's day. In return, she receives a wealth of details about children's achievements at home. She uses this information to support her planning of activities and the continuity of care for children. n Children are given ample opportunities to learn about the world in which they live. The childminder places great emphasis on outdoor learning and encourages children to explore their environments. She takes children on a range of trips

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need to do better?

and outings to support their learning. n The childminder is extremely keen to support children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

2 October 2019 She helps children develop an understanding of their emotions and feelings. The childminder expands on this as children get older, and she discusses the impact of their words and actions on others and themselves with them. This helps children to learn about consequences and taking responsibility. n The childminder uses observations of children at play to help understand their abilities and to identify next steps in their learning. She monitors their progress regularly and shares this information with parents and other early years professionals. This helps to support children's continuous development. n Children are supported to develop their early communication and language skills. The childminder asks older children probing questions and listens to their responses attentively. She frequently asks children to explain their comments and encourages them to use descriptive language. Younger children are

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supported to make sounds and noises that are accompanied with facial expressions to help give meaning to the sounds they are starting to make. n Early mathematical skills are developed through meaningful play and activities provided by the childminder. She encourages children to count blocks, refers to colour and shape and asks older children to help her identify written numbers. This helps children to form good foundations for future learning. n Although the childminder plans activities based on children current abilities and interests, she does not yet plan enough challenge to move children along quickly in their learning and for them to develop new skills swiftly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children in her care from harm. She is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Ongoing training and refresher sessions have enabled the childminder to be mindful of wider safeguarding issues. Robust and comprehensive child protection policies and procedures show the process she would take should she have concerns about a child. Parents receive detailed information about safeguarding and the relevant services to contact should they have any issues. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to further protect children and to maintain high standards in the environment.

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should:

n enhance activities and opportunities for learning to ensure children are suitably challenged and supported to make exceptional progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406416 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10072108 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Audenshaw area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children indoors, and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed the suitability of all adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and discussed with the childminder how the early years curriculum is delivered to all children in her care.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

2 October 2019 2 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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