Childminder EY104208

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 offers a warm and friendly environment, with a strong family ethos. Children settle quickly and are eager to enter the setting and start playing. Children play in a designated playroom, which contains a wide range of high- quality resources to support children's learning and development. Children demonstrate that they are happy and safe in the setting. For example, on entry, children are excited and eager to show the inspector around the home. Children access resources and lead their own play. For example, they play with a range of wheeled vehicles and observe them as they move across the floor. The indoor environment is imaginative and inviting. However, learning opportunities in the outdoor area are not as well established.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for every child in her care and is a positive role model for children. For example, she encourages children to use their manners and share resources with one another. She encourages younger children to be part of routines so that they learn about expectations. For example, she asks children to place tissues in the bin after they have washed their hands or wiped their nose. Children are confident to express their needs. For example, younger children lead the childminder by the hand to show her a particular toy they would like. Children listen carefully to the childminder and their behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. She is proactive in seeking the views of parents and children to improve her service. The childminder attends regular training opportunities which directly benefit children. For example, she has recently attended training on developing ideas for home learning. This has made her evaluate how she shares ideas with parents so that they can extend children's learning at home. Children are prepared for their future learning. n Children have built secure attachments with the childminder and care practices support individual needs. For example, the childminder helps children go to sleep by giving them a special comforter which helps them settle. Healthy lifestyles are promoted in creative ways. For example, children enjoy eating snack which is presented in the shape of a teddy bear, incorporating fresh fruit. Children access the outdoors regularly. They visit local playgroups and enjoy

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need to do better?

searching for minibeasts on nature walks. n Activities engage children and support them to learn new skills and develop curiosity. The childminder plans a range of imaginative activities based on children's natural interests. For example, a child with a deep fascination of aeroplanes was taken on an outing to the local airport. After returning home, learning continued through making aeroplane models and drawing maps. Learning opportunities in the outdoor area are not consistently available to

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need to do better?

8 January 2020 support children's natural interests. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She introduces new words to children, provides a running commentary and asks children questions. The childminder gives children opportunities to hear and repeat language. For example, children choose a favourite book which she reads with enthusiasm, encouraging children to join in with repetitive phrases. n The childminder works with other professionals. For example, she meets with other childminding professionals at local playgroups and has a 'buddy childminder' to share practice and ideas. The childminder has made links with local nurseries and schools. However, information sharing with other professionals who also share the care of children is not consistently carried out. n The childminder provides multiple opportunities for children to build independence, which has a positive impact on their confidence and well-being.

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need to do better?

For example, under supervision, she encourages children to use a knife to cut fruit at snack time. Children enjoy being part of routines. For example, they run enthusiastically to the bathroom to wash their hands before eating. n Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. For example, one parent states, 'My child is developing well and is very settled' and 'The childminder is caring, gentle and kind.' The childminder involves parents in ongoing assessment and shares ideas with them so they can extend children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to report safeguarding concerns to appropriate safeguarding professionals. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has effective safeguarding practices in place. For example, she ensures that the front door is always locked after entry and that she checks the identification of all visitors. The childminder considers children's safety carefully and reviews her practice as necessary. For example, she completes regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children before they arrive each day.

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should:

n enhance learning opportunities in the outdoor area for children who prefer to learn outdoors n strengthen partnerships with other providers who also share the care of children in order to promote consistency of care for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY104208 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10106260 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Stalybridge. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A tour of the setting was carried out by the childminder. The inspector viewed all areas in the home used for childminding and the resources available for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection. The childminder discussed how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation of an activity was undertaken by the childminder and the inspector. n A sample of documentation was scrutinised by the inspector, including policies and procedures, training records, and processes for assessment. n The inspector looked at written comments of older children and parents, to take account of their views.

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Inspection activities

8 January 2020 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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