Childminder EY356983

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's care. They are provided with first-rate experiences and an exciting and vivid environment for them to learn in. The childminder is passionate, welcoming, understanding and shows pride in children's everyday achievements. This means children are relaxed, content and eager to learn. Children are enthusiastic to experience everything there is on offer. They display high levels of independence and confidence. Children select the items they wish to play with. They encourage their peers to join in games and activities. The childminder has given children a sense of belonging and ownership by facilitating the opportunities to develop these skills. For example, children are able to manage their own play and resources. Children are apt communicators and problem solvers. They ask questions and explore the meaning of answers. For example, they animatedly discuss with the childminder the importance of putting toys and

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The provision is outstanding

resources away when it rains. Children identify the hazards that may occur if rain gets into particular toys and the impact of rain on sand. The childminder gives children time to think about problems before giving guidance and suggestions to extend their development. She skilfully interlinks focused activities throughout the weekly plan. Children select a book each week, which is explored through a variety of media. Small toy animals that directly link to the story are hidden in the garden. Children use magnifying glasses to search for them and use a checklist to mark them off.

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n Superb activities and well-thought-out resources are provided by the childminder, which allows children to become fully immersed in their play and learning. The childminder gives full consideration to children's interests and expertly weaves them into focused activities that all children can enjoy. n Children display exceptional behaviour and show great understanding of kindness and respect. The childminder has created a culture of consideration, compassion and tolerance. She leads by example and this has helped children to become thoughtful and respectful towards each other. Children show vast amounts of delight and pride in their peers' achievements and sympathy when they are feeling sad. n The childminder supports children's understanding of equality and diversity within daily activities. This is evident as children talk about the differences between the small-world figures in their role play. They identify the reasons they

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may need aids to help them play, such as hearing aids or walking frames. The childminder expands on these discussions to include different backgrounds and cultural dress. This helps children to recognise and develop an appreciation for the diverse community they live in. n The childminder helps children to acquire the necessary skills for future learning

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4 October 2019 and starting school. She gives children the tools and time to become independent and confident learners. The childminder encourages children to have a go at new things and challenges their learning to push them forward in their development. This means children are motivated and eager to explore new ideas and activities. All children are making rapid progress in their learning and exceed expectations and goals set by the childminder. n The childminder skilfully observes play and interacts at the most appropriate times to extend children's learning. For instance, she encourages children to investigate minibeasts in the garden. Children collect them in pots and confidently use magnifying glasses to look closely at the creatures. They demonstrate their highly developed critical-thinking and literacy skills as they use documents and books to help them to identify what species they have found.

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n The childminder is highly skilled and professional. She uses her experience and knowledge to promote the best possible outcomes for children in her care. The childminder sharply focuses her professional development to further enhance experiences and learning for children. She undertakes training and conducts her own research to develop her already first-rate skills even further. n Parental partnerships are central to the phenomenal care and learning given to children by the childminder. She has established extremely positive relationships and has developed a culture of working together to enhance learning for children. Parents are exceptionally positive about the childminder and speak highly of her skills and strategies to support their children. For example, they are keen to be involved in the home learning that is distributed each week to support children's language and literacy skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has exceptional knowledge about safeguarding and child protection issues. She is astute to the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and also the indicators of wider safeguarding issues. For instance, she has updated her understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and some cultural practices that pose risks to children. The childminder has a robust policy and procedure to follow should there be any concerns about a child in her care. Children are further protected as the childminder keeps safety of the environment at the forefront of her care. They are taught about managing their own risks and learn about protecting themselves through discussions around topics such as road safety and bullying.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356983 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10072100 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Audenshaw. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n At the inspection, the written views of parents were taken account of by the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed documentation kept by the childminder and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home. She had a tour of all areas of the childminder's home. n A joint observation was undertaken by the inspector and the childminder.

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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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4 October 2019 4 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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