Childminder in Tameside

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children have adapted well to changes the childminder has made to her provision in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children separate from their parents with ease, when they drop them at the door. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for children she cares for. The childminder adopts a flexible and individualised approach when settling in new children. This supports children to form positive relationships with the childminder. Parents express that this helps their children to settle well.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. The childminder supports children to learn how to share and take turns. The childminder has high expectations for children. She plans activities which capture children's interest. Children enjoy the opportunity to explore dough and enjoy manipulating this with their fingers. This supports them to develop the muscles in their hands required for early writing. The childminder is supporting children's early mathematical development. For example, children have great fun learning about volume as they empty and fill different sized containers with rice and glitter. They enjoy exploring sand and water in the garden. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder effectively supports children who are learning English as an additional language. The childminder asks parents for key words in children's home language to enable her to support their speech and language development. Children enjoy singing songs. The childminder encourages children to share stories with her at group time. However, some children become disengaged as books are not always readily available for children to explore in their play. Therefore, not all children are being exposed to stories and fostering a love of reading. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She communicates the setting rules with children, such as walking inside. With some gentle encouragement, children show a good understanding of these. The childminder supports children to understand what makes them unique. She is helping children learn about different cultures and invites children to celebrate

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other events and festivals. n The childminder has a broad curriculum in place. She carefully plans activities to support children to build on what they already know and can do. This challenges children's learning and they make good progress. However, occasionally, the childminder does not encourage the children to lead their own learning. Consequently, this does not support children to become increasingly independent. n The childminder helps children to learn about their feelings. She provides

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6 December 2021 children with lots of reassurance and comfort. This helps nurture their emotional well-being. The childminder provides children with nutritious home-cooked meals. She teaches children about different foods and how to make healthy food choices. For example, children go shopping with the childminder to source the ingredients that they need for their meals. The childminder helps children to learn about how to keep their teeth healthy through regular brushing. n Children have ample opportunities to be physically active. They visit areas of the local community regularly. For example, children enjoy going for walks, splashing in puddles and feeding the ducks along the canal. The childminder takes children to play groups which supports them to learn to socialise with other children. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She completes training which focuses on supporting children's individual needs. The childminder has good

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relationships with other childminders and shares ideas for good practice to improve her provision. Additionally, the childminder has good links with the local authority early years team and seeks advice from them to support her practice. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. She understands the importance of referring concerns to other professionals to ensure that children receive early help in a timely manner. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They receive a wealth of information about what their children are learning. Parents say the setting is a 'home from home' experience for their children. Parents feel well informed about the childminder's policies, including her COVID-19 policy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands how to refer concerns about children's welfare to other professionals. She carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure that hazards are removed. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. She knows the correct procedures for administering first aid and reporting accidents. The childminder has an effective evacuation procedure in place that she practises regularly with children.

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should:

n encourage children to access books more freely to help foster a love of reading and build on their good speech and language skills n provide children with more opportunities to lead their own learning to help them to develop their independence skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2526090 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10208287 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Droylsden, Manchester. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed feedback provided by parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and childminder discussed the safeguarding requirements. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation and the childminder demonstrated how she reflects on her practice.

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Inspection activities

6 December 2021 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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