Childminder, Out-of school day care in Tameside

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

Children are collected from school by the childminder. On the walk back, they talk about their day and how they feel. They discuss and decide together what they would like to do for the evening. Children choose from a wide range of activities. Often, they will ask to play in the park where they enjoy running and playing in wide open spaces or climbing, balancing and swinging on large apparatus. On other evenings, children help to prepare their tea. They bake pizzas, cupcakes and make smoothies that may include picking ingredients from the garden. Individual children will choose more solitary activities, such as reading and writing stories.

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This provision meets requirements

The children respond well to the ethos of the childminder, who understands and meets their needs after a day at school by allowing them choice. They feel welcome, secure and valued in a safe environment. There are positive relationships throughout the setting and children are very well behaved. Children approach the childminder easily and play well with one another. They are willing to share equipment and take turns. For example, they skilfully negotiate the use of the equipment during a play dough activity.

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n The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements. She is conscientious in meeting these. As a result, she creates an environment where children feel safe and happy. Children say they enjoy attending the childminder's setting. n The childminder prioritises meeting children's individual needs. She understands that these vary depending on their day at school. Children talk about how they feel and what they would like to do. This helps to build their confidence and helps them to understand that they are unique. n The children are very well behaved. The childminder is a good role model who has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children display good levels of concentration during activities. As they play, they treat one another with respect and they are polite. Children know to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. n Children help to grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden, including

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strawberries, garlic and potatoes. The childminder teaches them how to use these home-grown products in the preparation of meals. This helps children to learn about where food comes from and the importance of a healthy diet. n The childminder prepares children for life in modern Britain. She teaches them about her family's Hungarian customs, traditions and foods. She encourages children to share and talk about their cultures. This helps children to develop a mutual respect and tolerance towards each other.

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3 October 2019 n Children benefit from a range of opportunities for outdoor play at the end of the school day. They often visit the park or play in the childminder's large garden. As they play, they learn to take appropriate risks and to challenge themselves. This gives them clear, consistent messages to exercise and develop their physical skills. n The childminder is accurate in her assessment of her strengths and weaknesses. She knows she meets the individual needs of the children in her care. She says she lacks confidence with 'paperwork' and this is a barrier to her developing her childcare provision further. n The childminder implements her policies well. For example, handwashing before food and as part of the toileting routine helps to reduce the risk of germs spreading. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are happy with the high quality of care their children receive and how well they have settled. The childminder and

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parents share information about the children at the end of the day. Parents also receive regular updates in the form of text messages and photographs. This results in positive working relationships between the childminder and parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. This includes what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child or if there is an allegation against an adult. The childminder takes all reasonable steps to ensure children are safe in her care. She carries out detailed risk assessments,indoors and outdoors, and removes or reduces any potential hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490486 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10083765 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Mottram in Longdendale, Hyde. She provides after-school and school holiday care only. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour of the premises. n A meeting was held between the inspector and the childminder. n The quality of care was observed indoors and outdoors. n The views of the parents were taken account of. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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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

3 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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