Childminder EY319428

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

The childminder provides a calm environment where children feel safe and happy. Children receive huge levels of care and support that are tailored to meet their individual needs. The childminder sensitively cuddles, praises and reassures children. This helps them to develop self-confidence and emotional security.

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The provision is good

The highly qualified childminder has high expectations for children, and overall this reflects well in her planning of activities. For example, she challenges young children to build 'higher towers' with wooden blocks. She reassures them and praises their achievements. This contributes towards their drive and resilience and willingness to push themselves further. The childminder asks purposeful questions, and generally gives time for children to figure out how to build, without the blocks falling over. Children think about the shapes and sizes of blocks before stacking them in a different sequence. They build an even higher tower and delight in their accomplishment.

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The provision is good

Children make choices from interesting toys and equipment in the stimulating lounge and kitchen areas. The childminder thoughtfully provides toys that enthuse children, such as toy vehicles for children who show a current interest in cars. The childminder then weaves in areas of learning, such as mathematics. She encourages children to count the cars and calculate the distance the cars travel, and uses mathematical language to help children develop their knowledge of numbers, shapes and measures. This contributes towards children's eagerness and good understanding of mathematics.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong focus on instilling a love of books and reading. She provides a range of literature, takes children to a weekly 'rhyme time' session and uses soft toys to bring stories to life. Children listen attentively to favourite stories and eagerly join in with singing and action rhyme sessions. The childminder supports parents to build on their children's love of books. For example, she shares songs and activities with them to continue singing and story sessions at home. n Children's behaviour is excellent. They demonstrate from their friendly behaviour and positive interactions that they enjoy the company of others. They play happily together during a 'tea party' and take care of dolls with sensitivity. Children develop empathy in interesting ways. For example, the childminder sponsors a child in Ethiopia and teaches children about the child and his lifestyle. They discuss the similarities and differences between the child and themselves.

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n Overall, the educational programme helps to develop children's skills across all seven areas of learning. Children particularly enjoy messy creative play, such as

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need to do better?

14 November 2019 painting, exploring dough and experimenting in sand. Children make good progress in readiness for future learning and school. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to support every child. For instance, when she provides cotton reels and laces for threading, she modifies the laces for young children. This means that the activity is challenging, but achievable. However, sometimes, the childminder interrupts children's deep learning to engage them in other activities and does not always use the correct vocabulary during conversations with young children. She often uses words such as 'doggy', which does not help children to develop correct language. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles and enjoy blueberries, strawberries and watermelon. The childminder is developing the outdoor area to provide even more outdoor learning opportunities for children. Therefore, she takes them to a local park, to soft-play centres and on a daily

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walk to school for daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder uses these occasions to teach road safety and she is part of the local authority healthy initiative 'Smokefree Gates'. n The experienced childminder reflects on her practice well to identify improvements. She keeps her knowledge up to date by working with another local childminder. They meet regularly and discuss new initiatives, policies and any changes to procedures. The childminder sometimes completes her own research and always ensures that mandatory training is refreshed, as is required. However, she does not actively seek out professional development opportunities to help to raise the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level. The childminder recognises this as an area of focus for future improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children's welfare. This includes ensuring her home is safe and any risks are identified and minimised. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. She is aware of any changes to the local authority procedures and who to contact should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has also sought guidance from other childminders in the area about some of the wider aspects of child protection. This helps her to be able to identify additional risks which young children may be subjected to and take appropriate action.

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should:

n use the correct language when speaking with young children so that they develop excellent vocabulary and communication skills

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should:

14 November 2019 n allow children even more opportunities to become deeply immersed in self- chosen play and learning, maintaining focus and meeting their own goals n focus professional development more precisely to raise the quality of teaching and practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319428 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10073617 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Droylsden area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The quality of teaching was observed and the inspector evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the premises and the intent of the curriculum was discussed. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed, such as policies and procedures. The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live in the household. n Parents' views were obtained. n Children were spoken to, and the childminder and inspector held ongoing discussions throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 November 2019 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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14 November 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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