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 have formed close bonds with the friendly and caring childminder. They are confident to approach her for cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder responds warmly to children. This helps them feel secure and contributes positively to their emotional well-being. The childminder finds out information about children when they begin at the setting, such as their current development and personal care needs. The childminder knows children well and plans their next steps in learning from their first day. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children are encouraged to tidy up and are praised when they do so. They proudly show their reward stickers for helping to their peers. Children enjoy being together and behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans experiences in her curriculum to help children learn about the world we live in. She talks to children and uses books to develop their knowledge and understanding of different people. Additionally, she teaches children about other cultures, festivals and countries, such as Australia Day and Diwali. This supports children's understanding of diversity. The childminder plans activities to teach children about life cycles. For example, children experience watching eggs hatch into chickens and learn to care for them. She provides various fun activities to embed this learning further. Children are developing a love for the natural world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She plans a well- sequenced curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. For example, the childminder provides a number of opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills before they attempt to use tools such as scissors. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. n Children enjoy adult-led activities that the childminder plans to support their development and interests. For example, older children show enjoyment in completing puzzles. However, occasionally, the childminder does not adapt activities to keep younger children engaged. This means, at times, these children are not meaningfully engaged in their learning. n The childminder is committed to developing children's communication and language skills. She narrates children's play, which helps to give meaning to what they are doing. Furthermore, she uses opportunities during play to

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need to do better?

introduce new words and extend vocabulary. This helps children to learn the skills they need to become confident communicators. n Children enjoy being active. They jump up and down to songs with excitement. Older children request familiar songs and rhymes and join in with the actions. In addition, children enjoy their time in the childminder's garden, with opportunities to run and climb. Children's physical development is well supported.

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need to do better?

20 May 2025 n The childminder offers a variety of experiences beyond the setting. Regular visits to the park and libraries extend children's learning and understanding of the world. These trips are used for children to build their confidence in social situations and gain knowledge of their natural environment. n The childminder understands the importance of dental hygiene. For example, she talks to children about the effects unhealthy foods can have on their oral health. Furthermore, she seeks advice from professionals, such as dentists, to learn ways to support children and parents with managing dummy and bottle use. n Children's independence is encouraged from an early age. For example, younger children help themselves to their water bottle should they need a drink as they play. Children learn to use tools, such as knives, as they cut vegetables to make soup. This helps to prepare children well for the future.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive relationship with parents. Parents comment how they feel supported with their children's development. The childminder shares home-learning bags with parents to support their next steps. Daily communication helps parents to be kept informed of their children's daily care and routine. This provides continuity of care for children. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards making continual improvements to her provision and her own teaching skills and practice. She completes mandatory training but does not routinely target further professional development opportunities to continually raise the overall quality of her provision even further.

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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 adapt activities to help keep younger children engaged and to sustain their concentration n target professional development opportunities to enhance practice and continually raise the quality of education and provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556135 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10380859 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 5 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Droylsden area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. The childminder provides government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector discussed safeguarding procedures with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

20 May 2025 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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