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 good bonds with the childminder. They listen attentively as she explains what is happening now and next. Children learn how to identify and understand their emotions. They are confident to share with the childminder when they are tired and in need of a rest. They childminder is nurturing and responds in a caring way to children. Children show that they feel safe and secure with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles and reassurance when they are unsure about anything.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and attitudes. Children are very polite and use their manners without needing to be prompted. They tidy up after themselves and help the childminder to prepare snacks and meals. Children show the childminder respect. They follow the setting rules well, such as sharing and taking turns.

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The provision is good

Children have great fun playing outside in the garden. They spend time at the water tray. Children practise using fishing nets to catch foam letters and numbers. The childminder encourages children to think about which letters are in their names. Children are excited when they catch letters that form part of their name or the number that represents their age. Children are making good progress across the seven areas of learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear idea of what she wants children to learn next. She plans activities that help children to develop skills ready for their next stage in learning, particularly their move to school, such as having a go, independence, sharing and taking turns. However, at times children can become a little disengaged towards the end of adult-led activities due to these going on for too long. n Children are making good progress with their communication and language. The childminder sings lots of familiar songs with children. She encourages children to use props and actions to encourage them to participate with songs. Children sing confidently. They choose which songs they want to sing. Children sing in expressive voices and practise their speech skills. n The childminder talks to the children in a clear voice. She holds back and forth conversations with children. This supports children's growing vocabulary. The

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need to do better?

childminder interacts with the children and encourages them to think critically, recall past events and problem solve. However, during some adult-led planned activities, the childminder asks children too many questions. Children do not always answer the childminder and become a little distracted. n Children enjoy using their imagination skills during their play and at story time.

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need to do better?

21 June 2022 They enjoy using the pictures in books to retell their own stories. The childminder listens attentively and joins in with the children. This boosts their self-esteem. n Children get regular exercise and daily fresh air. They enjoy playing football and bouncing on the trampoline in the garden. The childminder supports children with their mathematical development during their play. Children learn about different sizes and weights of balls that they play with. n Children learn some of the different ways to keep themselves healthy. Children enjoy nutritious food. They wash their hands regularly throughout the day. This helps support them to learn about hand hygiene. n Children learn about what makes them unique. They are starting to understand about similarities and differences between their own culture and way of life and that of others. This helps children to learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care incredibly well. She uses assessments effectively to identify children's individual needs. The childminder plans experiences to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. For example, some children have needed extra help with their social skills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder encourages children to meet new people at playgroups and while visiting the park. n Parents comment that the childminder has helped their children with their growth and development. They express that the childminder supports children with their social, emotional and physical skills. Parents talk about how the childminder takes their children on trips to the local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to confidently talk about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of how to correctly report any concerns about the welfare of children. The childminder knows that she must report any allegations made against her or any other member of her household. She keeps her paediatric first- aid training up to date. The childminder correctly records accidents and shares these with parents at the earliest time. She carries out regular checks of the environment that children have access to. She removes any hazards that may put children at risk of harm.

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should:

n adapt adult-led planned activities, to support children to engage in high levels of participation n support children's communication and language development, by using sensitive questioning that invites them to elaborate more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551580 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10174219 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Denton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children talked to the inspector about their interests and what they like to do when they are at the childminder's. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 June 2022 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

21 June 2022 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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