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 are happy and settled in the warm and welcoming environment provided by the childminder. Children thrive on the familiarity of the daily routine and develop close bonds with the childminder. They sit comfortably together, enjoying singing and favourite stories such as 'Monkey Puzzle'. They point to pictures and shout out keywords and phrases such as 'happy!' when they see the monkey smiling. The childminder has high expectations for the children's learning and development. She provides sufficient challenge in their day to enable them to gain new skills for their future learning. For example, in mathematics, she stretches children to go beyond reciting numbers in the correct order and asks questions such as, 'Can you give me 2 cars?' This develops children's understanding of number sense and value.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They demonstrate good manners modelled by the childminder. They show determination and persist with the challenges of doing things for themselves without showing frustration. For example, before going outside, they try hard to put on their own shoes and cheer triumphantly when they have done it. They receive encouragement and warm praise from the childminder which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is skilled at promoting children's language. For example, she sits face to face with them and provides a running commentary during imaginative play. She introduces new words such as 'heavy' when children fill a basket full of role-play food. Children repeat the word with expression as they carry the basket across the room. This extends their vocabulary and increases their use of spoken language. n The childminder plans creative and stimulating activities to support children's learning. However, she doesn't always fully think through the organisation enough. For example, she doesn't always have the resources she needs to hand and has too many additional toys available which distract children from the intended learning. This impacts on children's engagement levels and limits their progress. n The childminder works closely with parents. They value the time she takes to talk to them about their child's learning and the ways they can help. The

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childminder shares her observations and assessments with parents on a regular basis. Any delays in development are identified and the childminder supports parents through the referral process if needed. This ensures children get the early help they need and make good progress. n The childminder promotes physical development very well. For example, she goes to the local park and soft-play centre to provide opportunities for children

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30 August 2022 to climb, crawl and jump. She encourages walking and challenges the children to walk up steep hills and across uneven surfaces such as cobbles. These activities ensure children move with increased confidence and stability. n The childminder promotes the good health of children. She provides nutritious meals and snacks and offers milk and water for drinks. Children build independence as they wash their own hands and prepare their own snacks. For example, young children spread butter on their toast and peel their fruit. This helps them to develop the coordination of small-muscle movements with hands and fingers. n The childminder provides meaningful opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own. For example, she attends play sessions in different towns where children have more opportunities to meet new people and hear different languages and accents. They experience play with different toys

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need to do better?

and resources. This supports their understanding of diversity and helps them prepare for life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe both on the premises and when on outings. She is aware of the action she must take in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She keeps her knowledge up to date and adapts her safeguarding practice in any exceptional circumstances. For example, during a recent heatwave, the childminder ensured the safety of children by taking precautions to keep them cool. She kept the living room blinds closed, provided ice-cold drinks and ensured that children had opportunities to rest. These measures helped to care for children during the extreme hot weather.

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should:

n focus more sharply on the planning and organisation of activities which will support children to engage fully and maximise their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2518489 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10207966 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

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 The inspector carried out a joint observation of a mathematical activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

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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