Childminder in Tameside

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is a confident practitioner. She has a wealth of experience caring for young children. She uses her expertise to plan a broad and varied curriculum and explains how she intends to offer children a range of exciting activities, to support their all-round progress. n The childminder intends to foster positive relationships with parents. She recognises the value of working collaboratively with parents, to offer children consistent and familiar routines between the childminder's setting and home environment. n The childminder is reflective. She knows what she does well and where she can improve. She intends to continue to evaluate, to develop her provision and offer a high-quality service for any families she supports. n Plenty of age-appropriate, exciting toys are provided in the childminder's home. She offers a rich learning environment, both indoors and outside. Furthermore, the childminder intends to extend children's learning experiences through

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This provision meets requirements

interesting trips in the local community. n The childminder plans to offer children healthy and nutritious, home-cooked meals every day. She understands the importance of children developing a positive attitude to healthy eating and plans to encourage children to try new foods through a varied menu. n The childminder explains how all children will be welcomed into her home. She describes her intentions to provide an inclusive environment, where all children can flourish developmentally and emotionally. n The childminder's home offers children a safe and secure space to play. The childminder visually checks her home every day to identify and remove any possible hazards. She creates a safe home for children to learn. n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She has completed recent safeguarding refresher training and has a detailed child protection policy in place, to support her practice in this area.

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This provision meets requirements

n Mandatory records and documentation, such as first aid and insurance, are valid and up to date as required.

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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 312080 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10303186 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 3 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Stalybridge, Tameside. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm. During term time, the childminder opens Monday to Wednesday and during school holidays operates Monday to Friday. The childminder closes for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver a suitable curriculum and support children's progress. The intended systems of observation, assessment and planning were discussed in detail. n The inspector sampled documentation, including first-aid certificate, accident policies and insurance documentation. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises to be used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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5 June 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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5 June 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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