Roberts Carol

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has a secure knowledge of how to recognise, record and report concerns she may have for a child's welfare. However, she is less aware that children may be at risk from extreme views and behaviours of others, and of her role in helping to protect them. There are suitable settling-in procedures to help support children with their move from home. However, information the childminder obtains from parents is focused on care needs and does not include sufficient detail to help provide good opportunities for children's learning from the start.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not thought carefully enough about her practice and where she needs to make enhancements. She has not addressed the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection in relation to sharing information with schools and other professionals. Consequently, she is not consistently taking effective action to improve outcomes for children in order to secure continuous improvement.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy to attend, settle quickly and have strong relationships with the childminder. They show respect for the childminder and each other. The childminder has clear expectations of behaviour and uses praise effectively. As a result, children behave well and grow in confidence. Parents comment positively on the homely and caring environment. They praise the variety of activities provided and say they appreciate the importance of these early experiences in preparing children for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities for children that she knows they will enjoy and that will maintain their interest and help them progress. Children are motivated to learn and confidently choose from a good range of resources in the childminder's home. n The childminder is nurturing in her interactions, particularly with very young children. She sits on the floor and plays at child level, copying sounds and encouraging actions, such as clapping hands. n Children have opportunities to explore their local community through outings, such as visits to activity centres and singing groups and walks to the local park. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults, which helps to support their social development. Children respond positively to adults and each other. n The childminder attends to childrens individual physical needs well. For example, she walks to school so that younger children can sleep in the pushchair. She

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need to do better?

ensures children enjoy plenty of fresh air and offers them a healthy diet, including fruit and vegetables. These experiences help children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

11 October 2019 n Children acquire some skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. However, weaknesses in gathering sufficient information about what children already know and can do at the start, mean that children do not make as much progress as possible. Nonetheless, children develop some skills in preparation for school. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she sings songs with children and introduces new words into their growing vocabulary, such as 'calf' and 'kitten', as they complete a jigsaw puzzle about baby animals. n The childminder completes mandatory training. She is also taking steps to develop her provision, for example by networking with other childminders to share good practice. However, the childminder has not yet fully identified ways to extend her practice to raise the quality of teaching and children's outcomes to a higher level. She does not always identify ways to drive further improvements

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need to do better?

in order to aim for the best possible progress. n The childminder regularly reads books to the children and welcomes their comments as they enjoy the story. She joins in with stories, giggles and laughter, creating a relaxed environment where children are keen to explore. n Overall, the childminder promotes positive relationships with parents. She provides them with verbal feedback and daily written diaries to keep them informed about their child's daily routines and activities. n The childminder provides resources for children to learn about risks and keeping themselves safe. For example, she introduces books about stranger danger and children learn about road safety as they walk to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptons that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has completed mandatory training in safeguarding but has not updated her knowledge to reflect new leglisation. As a result, her knowledge about identifying children at risk of being drawn into activity and behaviours that are harmful to their well-being is not good enough. The policies that the childminder uses are not in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder supervises children and ensures a safe environment, and understands how to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. Therefore, the weaknesses do not have a significant impact on children's safety.

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Due date

11 October 2019 develop knowledge of the wider aspects of safeguarding, including the 'Prevent' duty, to help protect children. Update the safeguarding policy to reflect these aspects, in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board 11/11/2019

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Due date

gather information from parents about what children know and can do prior to starting at the setting, and use this information to inform assessment, to ensure learning is supported from the outset. 11/11/2019

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should:

n reflect and review practice, especially around the sharing of information with schools and other professionals, to ensure consistency of care and learning and secure continuous improvement. n explore ways to engage in professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on developing skills to raise the quality of teacher to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276119 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10072092 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Droylsden. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n Parents' views were taken into consideration through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present and held discussions about the curriculum intent. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed by the childminder and the inspector. The quality of teaching was observed, along with the impact this has on children's learning.

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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

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