Derby, Teresa

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 are happy and safe at this vibrant setting. They wait at the door to welcome the inspector and are keen to show him their artwork. Children have a strong sense of belonging and show excellent behaviour. They have positive attitudes towards their learning and are keen to take on new challenges. For example, they work together to determine the best way to make toy cars go faster down a low-level ramp.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's creativity very well. Children are fascinated while making clay models of animals. They giggle while painting and enjoy playing with musical instruments. Children show good levels of independence. They help to tidy toys away, dress themselves and help to set the table for lunch. Children talk about the importance of washing their hands and why they must keep fit and healthy. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to be physically active. Children enjoy being outdoors. They like to play football, ring games and excitedly recall a visit to the local park. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The highly experienced and dedicated childminder leads her setting with passion and determination. She wants children to achieve the very best and aims for them to flourish. Improvement plans are robust and include the views of parents and children. n Overall, the childminder plans a curriculum that is built on what children already know and can do. However, on occasion, she does not always pitch activities at the right level for younger children. For example, the childminder, sometimes, provides activities, such as counting and colour recognition, that are too advanced for younger children. This means that, at times, some younger children lose interest in their learning. n The childminder is an advocate for providing children with play and learning opportunities that they might not usually experience. For example, she takes children swimming, on train rides and to the seaside. Children relish these

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opportunities, which provide them with the cultural capital that they need to succeed. n Children have a good understanding of the world around them. They help to keep their local community tidy, such as by litter picking. Children learn about being environmentally friendly. The childminder supports them to have a broad understanding of similarities and differences beyond their own experiences. Children enjoy taking part in an African Day, where they learn about traditional food, dances and culture. Children are well-rounded individuals, who are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

12 January 2023 n Care practices are good. The childminder has a secure settling-in procedure. She places high priority on supporting children's emotional well-being. Children settle well, form secure friendships and are content in the care of the childminder. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices. She teaches them about good oral health and about the importance of eating healthy foods. Children talk about why they need to visit the dentist and how to keep healthy. n Children like to sit with the childminder and cuddle into her while looking at books. The childminder uses different vocal ranges and facial expressions to maintain children's interest. Children show a love of reading and are excited to predict what happens next in stories. They are keen to present the childminder with books that they bring from home and show excellent word recognition. n Partnership working is strong. In the main, links with parents are effective and

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need to do better?

the childminder keeps parents informed of their children's time at the setting. However, the childminder would like to strengthen parental involvement in the progress check for children aged between the ages of two and three years. Links with external professionals and other childminders are robust. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She introduces new words and listens to children with interest. Children are confident communicators, who use a wide range of vocabulary.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and suitable for childcare. Effective risk assessments are in place and the childminder carries out daily safety checks. The childminder is trained in first aid and understands how to respond to accidents and injuries. Ratios are complied with and she supervises children with vigilance. The childminder understands child protection exceptionally well. She knows the local referral procedure and understands the steps to take if there is an allegation against herself or a household member. The childminder is aware of cuckooing, cyber- bullying and child sexual exploitation. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe and protected from harm, for example, such as e-safety.

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should:

n refine the curriculum intent, so that activities are pitched at the right level for younger children n strengthen parental involvement in the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293060 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10263538 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 4 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Hyde, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 his evaluation. n The childminder and the inspector had a tour and learning walk. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n An observation of an activity was completed, and the inspector and the childminder discussed this afterwards. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children, at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents' views were obtained by the inspector by written comments. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's training.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2023 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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