Childminder EY446608

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 home-from-home environment where children feel happy, settled and secure. For example, older children relax on the comfortable sofa after a busy morning at nursery school. All children, including toddlers, are extremely confident and thoroughly enjoy the activities on offer. They particularly enjoy playing with the pretend village and train track, which helps them to develop their creativity.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a language-rich environment. Their thoughts, views and opinions are positively encouraged. During the inspection, children eagerly talked about their favourite activities. They also commented that they love coming to the childminder's house because 'he has lots of toys'. Parents also share this view. They speak highly of the childminder and his assistant. The childminder extends children's vocabulary by introducing new words through everyday activities. However, his partnerships with parents and schools are not yet fully developed to further enhance children's learning.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and self-assured. As a result, they are developing a positive attitude to learning. The childminder and his assistant want all children to achieve well. They put children at the heart of everything they do. For example, the childminder has recently qualified as a police constable and he has used his knowledge to teach children how to keep themselves safe. Children are extremely polite and respectful to others. They behave well and their manners are impeccable.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities with a purpose. For example, children learn about different festivals, which helps them to develop an awareness of others. The childminder also incorporates events such as National Tree Week to help children learn about their natural surroundings. During this event, they learned about the different types of trees, made leaf rubbings and discussed changes over time, such as why leaves fall in the autumn. The childminder used this experience to deepen children's awareness of nature. They now confidently name the different types of trees they see on their way to school. n The childminder speaks clearly, audibly and genuinely listens to what children say. Children are extremely confident and are eager to express their views. The childminder fosters their love of words and literacy by reading lots of books. He has a superb selection readily available, including a basket of 'much-loved

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books'. Children snuggle up with the childminder and share their favourite stories. The childminder is a good storyteller and captivates children with his narratives, which they thoroughly enjoy. He also uses story times to help

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29 January 2020 children learn new words, such as 'nimble', which extends their vocabulary. However, the childminder has not considered how to extend children's love of reading at home. n The childminder knows the children extremely well and plans activities that meet their individual learning needs. For example, the childminder provides lots of sturdy furnishings so that babies are able to practise their physical skills as they pull themselves up to standing. The childminder also adapts activities to meet children's care needs. For example, children who are a little sensitive to sand are given an alternative. This means no child is excluded. n Children benefit from lots of opportunities to develop their health and well- being. They embark on regular outings, such as trips to the park. They also enjoy wholesome meals and snacks, which helps them to learn about healthy food choices. During the inspection, children prepared their own snack of

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banana, apple and kiwi. Older children demonstrated good physical and counting skills as they carefully sliced their banana and counted up to 14 with ease. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of childcare. He provides an exciting curriculum that supports children in their learning. This prepares them well for their transition to school. However, the childminder has not fostered effective links with teachers once children start at school. As a result, opportunities to complement children's learning in school are not yet developed. n The childminder and his assistant have completed all mandatory training, including first aid. They are committed to making continuous improvements to enhance the quality of provision for children. For example, they are currently developing the back garden to include a planting area so that children can grow their own plants and vegetables.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is given high priority. For example, the childminder has fitted five- point harness seat belts in his car so that children are better secured when travelling in his vehicle. He has an excellent knowledge of e-safety and shares this information with parents. As a result, children develop an awareness of how to stay safe online. As a police constable, the childminder is aware of safeguarding concerns in the local area. For example, he has greater awareness of domestic violence and mental health, and the impact this may have on children's well-being. He is acutely aware of the procedures to follow if he has any child protection concerns. Overall, children are extremely safe in the childminder's care.

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29 January 2020 n make links with schools that children attend to promote continuity in their learning n share ideas with parents to extend children's love of books and reading at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446608 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10069827 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Denton, Tameside. He operates all year round from 8am until 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. He provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home where childcare is provided. n Parents' comments were taken account of by the inspector.

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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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