Childminder in Tameside

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 enjoy the company of the caring childminder. The childminder places children at the heart of the welcoming and exciting environment. She works hard to develop positive and caring relationships with children from the beginning of their time with her. Children show strong bonds with the childminder and are quick to seek out comfort when needed and share their achievements with her. Strong routines are in place to support children with managing their day. For example, they know when it is time to tidy away toys, prepare for lunch or take their peers to school. This helps children to take ownership of their day and learn to manage their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children in learning about the world around them well. She plans daily outings to a wide variety of venues to encourage curiosity and development. Weekly visits to the local park allow children to explore the areas and enjoy physical play. Outings to watch events, such as The Dragon Parade, help children to learn about Chinese New Year. Furthermore, children learn valuable social skills from visiting weekly sessions at local playgroups or visiting the library for story sessions.

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The provision is good

Children's growing independence is supported well by the skilled childminder. She regularly allows children to problem-solve during activities or gives them small tasks to do to support the activities. Younger children learn to put their coats on by themselves, which results in much praise and encouragement. This raises their self- esteem.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is built around children's individual needs and interests. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's learning and next steps in their development to plan activities that children find exciting and engaging. However, on occasions, the childminder does not place enough emphasis on the learning intentions for language development. As a result, children do not consistently receive the focused help they require for developing their speech. n Children's behaviour is extremely good. They understand from an early age to be considerate and respectful of their peers and wait patiently for their turn in a game. Children are encouraged to work together while they play, which helps to develop positive relationships. For example, children work together to build large towers with soft play blocks. n Parent partnerships are extremely strong. Regular conversations take place to discuss their child's learning and development and how to best support

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need to do better?

continued learning. Partnerships are developed even further as the childminder sends portfolios of creative work and details of achievements to children's close

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need to do better?

29 February 2024 family members who they may not see as often. This helps to ensure that they are part of the child's journey. n Children enjoy a wide variety of activities to support key areas of learning, such as mathematical development. They search in sand to find creatures from the deep and play in water using a variety of vessels to transport water. However, the childminder does not always use mathematical language to support children's identified next steps in this area of learning. n The childminder helps children to develop their knowledge of personal safety and well-being. She speaks to them about the importance of monitoring their own risks and protecting their personal space. For example, she checks in with children before entering the bathroom to ensure they are happy with her helping them and for their peers to enter. This helps children to start developing a secure knowledge of personal safety.

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need to do better?

n Ongoing reflection of the setting by the childminder allows her to plan for exciting opportunities that will enhance an already good provision. She skilfully links these developments to children's interests and considers long-term learning. For instance, a recently acquired allotment plot is being developed to give children opportunity to grow, nurture and harvest plants and vegetables. This extends children's love of outdoors and helps them learn about sustainability.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n further enhance strategies for supporting and extending children's speech n use a greater range of mathematical language and concepts to support identified learning outcomes for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496458 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10308567 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Audenshaw, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification.

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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 provision. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning and the inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum and interactions with children. n The childminder and inspector carried out a reflection of an activity. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documents including training certificates and policy documents.

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Inspection activities

29 February 2024 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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