Winifred Egan

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and self-assured in the care of the childminder. They confidently welcome visitors and show their curiosity of new people. Children enjoy helping to take care of the childminder's rabbit and cat, which helps them learn to be respectful of animals. They are active and enjoy demonstrating their athletic prowess during forward rolls and various gymnastic moves and yoga poses. Children thrive on familiar routines and responsibilities. For example, they are helpful assistants in tidying up after play. At mealtimes, children take responsibility for setting the table. They peel fruit independently and feed themselves with increasing skill. Children talk about the importance of recycling. They clear their plates and know the food waste is used to make compost, and talk about why they must put paper in the correct bin.

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The provision is good

Children are creative and use their imagination in various role-playing games. They act out going to the shop and talk accurately about the different food items they buy and sell. Children develop the small muscles in their hands as they make creations from dough, which prepares them well for writing and mark making. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder is providing children with even greater support in a variety of areas. In particular, she is focusing on developing children's confidence, physical development in relation to balancing, and their willingness to get messy during play. Additional support is also being given to help children pronounce words correctly.

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need to do better?

n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has demonstrated her commitment to her professional development to improve her practice. She has improved her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. The childminder now provides children with challenging and engaging activities that promote their good progress. She has high expectations for children's mathematical knowledge. She teaches them, through play, the recognition of numbers in different contexts, and helps them become secure in numbers up to 10. Children's communication and language is well supported. The childminder models speech well, sings to children and reads familiar books on a regular basis. She encourages children to problem-solve and gives them sufficient time to respond to questions, in order to express their thoughts. n The childminder has consistently high expectations for children's behaviour and

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communicates them effectively. As a result, children develop the highest levels of self-control and feel secure. Children understand the rules of the childminder's home, such as walking feet, and are respectful of this when reminded. Children need only gentle reminders to use their manners and, overall, are polite and considerate. The childminder reinforces the importance of turn taking and how

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need to do better?

6 July 2022 actions can make others feel. Children are learning to regulate their emotions and use their good vocabulary to express if they are unhappy with their friends. This shows the positive impact of the education the childminder provides. n The childminder prepares children for the next stage in their learning. She helps them develop their independence, by putting on and taking off their own shoes and coats. Children learn to make their own wraps at lunchtimes. They select the toppings and can identify the different ingredients. The childminder also helps children to learn to recognise and communicate their needs, which benefits those who are learning to use the toilet. n Children's health is very well supported when with the childminder. She helps them to learn about healthy eating. Children say, 'I like water and milk because they are good for me'. The childminder provides a selection of healthy meal and

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need to do better?

snack choices which children enjoy. She helps children learn about the importance of oral health by teaching them about, and implementing, regular tooth brushing. She brings these activities to life with exciting props and resources that allow children to role play being dentists. Children learn to identify different foods that are good and bad for their teeth. Despite this, the childminder could place more importance on children's home routines being consistent with the education she provides. She has not yet explored all strategies to strengthen learning at home, for example in relation to elements of independence and speech development. n Parents praise the 'home-from-home' care that the childminder provides for their children. They comment on how they receive lots of information on their children's progress and that she 'does everything well'. They say that their children 'love being with the childminder so much', and that they know their

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken extensive training to enhance her existing strong safeguarding knowledge. She knows exactly what to do if she has a concern for a child. The childminder is diligent in maintaining a record of pre-existing injuries to children and knows where to report concerns if she feels explanations of injuries are questionable. She understands the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or a household member. The childminder understands about significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. She thoroughly risk assesses her home environment to ensure it poses no risk to the children in her care.

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should:

n strengthen parental partnerships to better support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563593 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10205439 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 5 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Hyde. Her provision operates all year round, except for family holidays. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a mathematical activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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

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