Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 12 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with a wide variety of well-planned activities, which supports them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents, which promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder provides children with a healthy diet. She ensures they have daily opportunities to access the outdoors for fresh air and exercise.  Children's language development is given priority by the childminder, and as a result, children, including those who speak English as an additional language, become confident communicators.  The childminder provides clear boundaries so children know what is expected of them in the setting. As a result, they behave well and become responsible individuals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer rich and varied opportunities for children to see written words in the outdoor area, to support children's early literacy skills.  The childminder does not use photographs of children's families, friends, pets and places of interest, to help support even further their sense of being welcomed and valued.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise opportunities and experiences for children to see written words in the outdoor area, for example, by displaying signs and labels, so they develop their early literacy skills even further  extend the range of displays and photograph albums to make extensive use of images of children's family, friends, favourite pets and places of interest, so that children develop even further their sense of belonging and feeling valued.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's lounge and dining area.  The inspector sampled children's progress records, the childminder's self-evaluation documents, the registers of attendance and a range of other documents, including safeguarding, accident and medication records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and involved the childminder in a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is confident in her understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides children with a good range of activities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder shares children's learning files with parents and they discuss next steps for learning together. She provides good opportunities indoors for children to develop their early skills in reading and writing. Pencils and crayons are available for children to make marks, and toy boxes are labelled. However, these rich opportunities are not extended to the outdoor area, to support children to develop their learning even further. The childminder is very effective in her communications with children and places emphasis on following the child's lead during play. She teaches children during her interactions with them, such as modelling matching colours and counting the amount of stacking cups used to make a tower. The childminder effectively supports children as she offers descriptive

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who attend. This is good

language to accompany their experience and introduces new words.

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good

The childminder has a calm, warm and caring approach, which children respond to very positively. Children settle quickly because they feel safe and secure in her care. For example, when children become upset, they go to her readily for comfort. Therefore, they are reassured and their emotional well-being is successfully promoted. However, the childminder does not take the opportunity to display and use photographs of family, friends and places of interest, to enhance their sense of belonging even further and so that they feel even more valued. They regularly visit the local parks and nature area to further develop their physical skills. The childminder provides a wide range of healthy meals and snacks to meet individual dietary needs. The childminder talks to children about keeping safe inside and outside. For example, they practise road safety and fire drill procedures together.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and children's safety is promoted well. She completes risk assessments to identify potential hazards and minimise risks to children. The childminder demonstrates a genuine commitment towards providing good quality care and education for all the children. She knows her strengths and areas for development and continually reflects on her service. The childminder obtains parents' views through daily conversation, compliment cards and evaluation of the activities offered to children. She establishes how well children are doing through effective monitoring of the educational programme. She shares this information with their parents. As a result, children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other providers to support consistency and continuity in the children's

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365955 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 821121 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. She receives funding for two-year-old children and holds a childcare qualification equivalent to level 3. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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