Parsons, Deborah Yvonne

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this caring and nurturing setting. Parents who are eager to speak with the inspector praise the positive attachments that the childminder promotes. They value the child-centred, home- from-home environment. Children are happy. They enjoy their time with the childminder and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The childminder provides high levels of supervision, which helps to ensure children's safety. Children's personal, social and emotional development is particularly well supported by the childminder, who values each child's unique contribution to her setting. She shows a genuine interest in the lives of the children she cares for and knows them well.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her extensive experience and a good general awareness of child development to provide activities that help children to make progress. Children benefit from daily outings that complement their time in the childminder's home. These include weekly trips to visit elderly residents at a residential home. Children enjoy attending toddler groups. These provide opportunities to further develop their communication skills and develop their social interactions as they learn how to make friends. Such experiences also help children to develop their understanding of socially acceptable behaviour. With the support of the childminder, children learn to share and take turns in a group situation.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's infectious enthusiasm helps to create a joyful experience for the children in her care. Young children routinely smile, laugh and enjoy affectionate hugs. They benefit from reassuring cuddles when they are tired and when they first wake from their sleep. Such strong relationships help to support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder creates an environment that supports the intent of her ambitious curriculum. This enables children to initiate their own learning and engage in a wide range of meaningful activities. The childminder teaches the basics well. This ensures children gain the essential knowledge and skills they need to support their future learning. However, despite knowing the children well, the childminder does not always fully analyse each child's capabilities to help plan more specific next steps to further enhance their learning. n Provision for outdoor learning is impressive. Children embrace opportunities to

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need to do better?

learn about the natural world. Supported by the childminder, they learn about the weather and the changing seasons. Children excitedly explore the large mature garden, gathering leaves, hunting for insects and making dens. Children delight in opportunities to use the carefully designed sloping path to practise and refine their balance and coordination skills.

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need to do better?

12 September 2023 n The childminder models language appropriately and effectively monitors the progression of children's speech and communication skills. She works closely with parents, providing guidance and support. This helps to ensure children who are at risk of delay receive additional professional support as soon as possible. n Children are learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They are supported to make healthy choices and enjoy a range of freshly prepared nutritious meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. Children benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air and daylight. This helps to promote their good health and well-being. n Real experiences, as children see and meet people in the local community, are supported by positive discussions. However, opportunities for children to learn more about themselves and the lives of others, to help prepare them for life in

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modern Britain, are not fully developed. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child during informal visits prior to admission. Daily discussions are effectively used to exchange information. This helps to ensure a shared approach to children's care and learning. n Overall, the childminder is well organised and manages her setting well. She routinely accesses mandatory training such as child protection and paediatric first aid. However, professional development to support the delivery of a coherently planned and sequenced curriculum is limited. This means the childminder lacks confidence in planning a curriculum that helps each child make the best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently completed training. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility regarding child protection. She has a written policy and relevant contact details are readily available. This means she can implement appropriate procedures without delay if she is concerned about a child's welfare. This includes in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the household. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and while on outings. Age-appropriate explanations help to raise children's awareness of risks and how they can keep themselves safe.

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should:

n extend the programme of professional development to support the delivery of a more coherently planned and sequenced curriculum n strengthen the educational programme to deepen children's understanding of the diversity of life in modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432202 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10257693 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 19 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 6am to 7pm. She provides care from Monday to Saturday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including how the curriculum is planned and implemented. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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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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Inspection activities

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