Childminder 311967

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's laughter fills the air in this friendly, welcoming setting. The children are very happy and comfortable with the nurturing and caring childminder. Children play happily together and form strong relationships with their friends. For example, they take turns when sticking sequins on the crowns they have made. The childminder creates a relaxed environment and provides a broad curriculum that supports all children to flourish and develop well. Children have high levels of self- esteem and are extremely confident. The childminder gives high priority to children's personal, social and emotional well-being. She provides plenty of reassurance and cuddles. Children develop very strong bonds with the childminder as her nurturing and calm nature helps them feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The experienced and knowledgeable childminder has developed an effective curriculum. She assesses children when they join the setting and plans activities to support them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is an excellent role model. Children clearly understand and follow the well-embedded routines. When occasional minor disagreements happen, the childminder steps in quickly, reminding children why it is important to share toys or take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully encourages children to develop their mathematical understanding. Children make simple calculations, such as working out the total when 'one more' is added when adding candles in the play dough to the cakes they have made. This develops number skills and supports children to develop understanding of mathematical concepts. n The daily routines are well organised and promote children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children have daily opportunities to play in the outdoor area. They visit the local parks and play centre, which enables children to access more physically challenging equipment to help develop their big muscles. This builds up children's confidence, balance and coordination, supporting their physical development and fitness. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She works with parents to offer advice and guidance to ensure healthy eating. She provides

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need to do better?

healthy nutritious meals and snacks and explains to the children how food is nutritious for our bodies and helps us grow. This contributes to children's health and well-being. n The childminder does not always use what she knows about children to plan precisely for their individual learning needs, which means her teaching is not always as sharply focused as it could be. Even so, children enjoy the learning provided and have access to a wide range of interesting opportunities that help

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8 September 2025 them to make progress. n Children's communication skills are well supported. The childminder introduces children to a wide range of stories and songs. Children enjoy an interactive and engaging song time and participate with enthusiasm. They sing along to 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm'. The children talk about the animals they see and repeat the familiar animal sounds. This develops children's listening and comprehension skills and helps them to become confident communicators. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of her and say she is 'brilliant'. She has regular discussions with the parents to update them on their children's progress. The childminder and parents also work together to support children through big milestones, such as toilet training. This ensures that there is a consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder has a positive approach to her own professional development.

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need to do better?

She completes training to enhance her skills and the curriculum delivery. She is dedicated to providing good-quality care and learning for children. The childminder is highly reflective of her own practice and strives to continually improve her skills to an even higher level.

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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 refine the planning and delivery of the curriculum to ensure that all children benefit from consistently high-quality interactions, carefully tailored to build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311967 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10398053 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 7 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Mossley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government-funded early education for children from the ages of nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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