Childminder in Tameside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She explains clearly how she would observe children to identify their starting points and to plan activities following children's interests. She discusses how she would use her knowledge of children's learning to plan the next steps for their development and promote their progress. n The childminder plans to promote children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. She explains how she would support children's physical skills and access to outdoor experiences through a range of activities, including outings. She is aware that being outdoors has a positive impact on children's physical and mental well- being. n The childminder intends to be a positive role model to help promote children's responsible and independent behaviour. She plans to help children to understand their own feelings and how their behaviour impacts on others. The childminder

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explains appropriate ways that she would encourage children's self-care skills based on their stage of development. For example, she intends for pre-school children to learn to put on their own coats. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She intends to develop good communication with parents so that children can benefit from a consistent approach at the setting and at home. The childminder intends to use observations of children and discussions with parents to help her identify any gaps in learning. She knows the importance of early intervention to help all children get the support they need to make the best start in life. n The childminder explains how she plans to keep children safe. For example, she plans to use daily registers and keep accurate medical records. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and knows what to do in the case of an

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emergency. n The childminder demonstrates how she makes sure that children are settled and happy when in her care. Children over the age of five years say they enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They say they especially enjoy engaging in art and craft activities, reading and playing outdoors. n The childminder explains how she will continue building her knowledge of how children learn. She intends to use relevant research and reading to help her implement an effective curriculum that supports all children's learning.

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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 EY334732 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10312415 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 11 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Hyde, Tameside. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15 pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years 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 provider. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at any time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. They spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 intends to organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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