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 Good

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the care of this exceptionally warm and caring childminder. They separate confidently from their parents and place a tiny model of themselves in a wooden house to register their arrival. There are lots of cuddles, and parents describe the childminder's setting as a 'home from home'. Children independently store their coat and bag in drawers which are personalised with their name and a favourite picture, such as a pet or their football team. This gives children a sense of belonging and makes them feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model and treats children with kindness and consideration. This helps them to learn how to treat others and build friendships. Children behave well. They are polite and patient with other children, making comments such as 'Sorry, what did you say?' to their friends and willingly sharing toys and other resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans engaging and enjoyable activities, such as card matching games which develop turn-taking and patience and teach children lots of new words. Children join in excitedly, keen to collect the cards, exclaiming 'Look! I've got a kingfisher!'. Children also enjoy developing their maths skills as they count the pairs of cards and compare who has more or less.

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need to do better?

n The childminder arranges her home and resources effectively to ensure that children are able to make choices about their play and learning. This encourages them to explore, investigate and develop their own interests and ideas. The childminder has thoughtfully provided opportunities for all children in her care to make best use of the environment. For example, she has placed a display on the ceiling to stimulate babies. Children access a range of books. However, they do not always have the opportunity to see print consistently around them. n Children enjoy craft activities and painting in the large entrance room. They listen and join in with 'The Gruffalo' story, then enthusiastically paint and decorate a huge picture of the character from the story. They choose independently from a range of materials and carefully cut ribbon to size. This develops children's social skills and creativity. However, sometimes activities are

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need to do better?

not fully linked to prior learning, which limits their impact on children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder gathers information about children's routines, interests and next steps from parents when children start to attend. This supports their learning. The childminder works with parents to provide settling-in sessions to meet the needs of individual children and families. Parents say that this positive start, and the very regular communication between themselves and the childminder, gives them confidence that their child

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22 August 2022 is 'happy, loved and safe'. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and is keen to make improvements for the children she cares for. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through additional training and meeting with other childminders to share good practice. As a result, children benefit from fresh ideas that inspire their learning. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are particularly well supported. The childminder is ambitious for all children in her care and has undertaken a range of additional training, personal reading and research. This enables her to support all children to achieve good outcomes. She works proactively with a range of agencies to access additional support and guidance when appropriate. Parents are appreciative of the support that they receive, and they state that the childminder 'cares about the whole family'. This reflects the

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positive and respectful culture of the setting. n Children enjoy walking to local parks and to and from school. The childminder teaches them to stay close to her in busy places and how to cross the road safely. This helps to extend children's physical development and helps them to develop an awareness of road safety and stranger danger. n Children are encouraged to help themselves to their drinks throughout the day, and a poster above the washbasin reminds children to wash their hands using soap and water. This teaches children how to make healthy choices and to manage their own needs independently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of signs and symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm. She regularly attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date and knows who to contact should she have any concerns. Adults in the household have appropriate checks in place. The premises are clean, tidy and secure and children are appropriately supervised at all times. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example by keeping their fingers away from doors.

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should:

n consider how the learning environment can be further enhanced to support literacy skills and provide children with even greater challenge n enhance planned activities so that children can build even more effectively on prior learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482102 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10219882 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 6 Date of previous inspection 31 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ashton Under Lyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 interactions between the childminder and children. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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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