Childminder EY479214

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has successfully actioned the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She has enhanced many other aspects of her practice. For example, the childminder has evaluated the process for record keeping to ensure it is more organised. The childminder regularly attends training to increase her knowledge and stays up to date with changes in early years. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices. She is aware of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the referral procedure well. She understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder describes how she will reduce risks and hazards to children in her home and while on outings. She plans to carry out daily risk assessments and safety checks to ensure children stay safe. n The childminder is well qualified and experienced, and has high aspirations for

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all children. She has an excellent understanding of how to provide a challenging curriculum for children of different ages. n The childminder provides a rich, stimulating environment and an extensive range of high-quality resources that help to promote all areas of learning. She has a thorough knowledge of child development and how children learn best. She plans to seek out information from parents on entry to establish what children already know and can do. The childminder has a very good understanding of how to observe, track and monitor children's learning and development to help them to make progress. She plans to provide activities that interest children to help them to develop a positive attitude towards learning in readiness for school. n The childminder is committed to offering an inclusive service. She is highly knowledgeable about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to learn to manage their feelings. She plans to provide children with clear and consistent boundaries so that they know what is expected of them. n The childminder recognises the value of working in close partnership with parents, external professionals and other early years providers to help to ensure consistency in children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479214 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10076133 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Audenshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.50am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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n The inspector and childminder carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is organised. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. The inspector also discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's play and learning. n The childminder explained the safeguarding and welfare requirements to the inspector. The inspector looked at relevant policies, procedures and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. She also checked the childminder's qualifications and discussed her self-evaluation and improvement plans. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to work in partnership with parents, external providers and schools that some children may

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also attend. n The inspector observed the premises, garden and resources that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.

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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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