Brooks, Holly Roxanne

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 demonstrate good behaviour. For instance, they use their manners and tidy away the toys they have been playing with. Children show positive attitudes to learning. For example, they listen well during story time and are actively involved using props. Children are able to do things for themselves. For example, they chop their own fruit and wash their own hands. They are supported by a childminder who has high expectations of what they can achieve.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's care. They confidently explore the toys and equipment that interest them. Children are developing their self- assurance. For example, they visit different places, such as the local playgroup, where they can interact with a wider range of children. Children are learning mathematical concepts as they practise cutting pretend fruit in 'half', and they observe speed as they roll cars down ramps. Children are learning about the world around them. For example, they play with pretend airports and learn about planes and helicopters, and they grow fruits and vegetables, observing them grow. This helps children to develop an understanding of the world in which they live.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop their skills in communication and language. For example, she uses a wide range of words in her conversations with children, such as 'propellor' and 'cocoon'. This supports children to understand language that applies in different contexts. n Children know what is expected from them. For example, the childminder sings songs with them about the behaviours she would like to see. This supports children to have a clear understanding of expectations. n The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. This has provided her with a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She liaises with other childminders and undertakes ongoing training, which helps her to make ongoing improvements to her practice. For example, after undertaking training related to communication and language, she is focusing more precisely on how to support children's speech and understanding. This has helped her to develop

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need to do better?

her curriculum in this area. n Children are learning about what makes them unique. For example, they enjoy looking at family photos. This helps them to develop an understanding of the different people who are in their family and gives them a sense of belonging. n The childminder plans interesting activities based on what children are interested in. For example, she provides dough, which children enjoy manipulating. However, she sometimes provides children with too much help when a challenge arises, offering a solution before children have had the opportunity to think about how they might resolve the situation. This means some children are not

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need to do better?

25 May 2023 given full opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills. n Children are developing their physical skills. For example, they practise how to move the pedals on a bicycle in order to make it move. This helps to develop their strength and coordination. n The childminder has established effective relationships with parents. For example, she regularly shares information about what children are learning so that parents can continue this learning at home. This supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder works closely with other professionals, including those at other settings that children attend. For example, children are learning about tadpoles and caterpillars in school, and the childminder extends children's knowledge in her setting about this topic. This helps children to benefit from a consistent approach to their teaching and learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches the children about healthy lifestyles. For instance, she uses stories with children to talk about healthy and unhealthy foods. This helps children to know about how food affects their bodies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands what to do if any concerns arise about the children she cares for. The childminder undertakes safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. For example, the childminder has recently participated in a course that helped her consider some of the possible signs of radicalisation. The childminder knows the process to follow if there are any allegations made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder has created a safe space for children to play.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities available to promote children's critical thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462977 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10289371 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 22 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Denton area of Tameside. She operates from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 May 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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Inspection activities

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