Childminder in Tameside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She describes how she will deliver a broad curriculum in all seven areas of learning. She will focus on promoting communication skills, which underpin all other learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to use assessment to plan children's next steps. She explains how she will use assessment to identify any gaps in children's learning and then support children to make good progress in that area. n The childminder has premises which are suitable for the care and education of children. The garden is secure, there are high standards of hygiene and plenty of space for children to play and learn. n The childminder will strive to ensure children feel secure, confident and motivated to learn. She explains how she will work with parents to ensure children are happy. n The childminder explains how she will meet the individual needs of each child.

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This provision meets requirements

She explains that she would have achievable yet ambitious expectations of all children. n The childminder discusses how she will ensure children maintain high standards of behaviour. She will promote qualities such as kindness and respect for others. She explains how she will teach children to talk about and manage their emotions. n The childminder shares how she will ensure children are ready for school. She explains how she will support children to develop independence skills and ensure they have a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder considers how she will continually improve her practice. She states that she will reflect upon what impact her practice has on children's learning and take parent's views into account. She plans to work closely with the local authority's early years team and other agencies. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and

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This provision meets requirements

knows how to report her concerns to the relevant authorities. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how to conduct risk assessments to ensure her premises and practice are safe for children.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2584779 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10251095 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Hyde. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm all year around, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and is also a qualified teaching assistant.

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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. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The childminder explained how she will support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

24 October 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

24 October 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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