Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 24 September 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 establishes effective partnerships with parents so that they are well informed about the setting and involved in their children's learning.  The childminder gives high priority to developing children's communication and language skills, skilfully introducing new vocabulary during play and routine activities.  The childminder is reflective and she regularly evaluates the quality of her teaching to continually improve the experiences for children, to achieve even better outcomes. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  Children are settled and they relate well to the childminder. She follows their individual routines during the day, promoting children's emotional well-being effectively.  Children's physical well-being and health is supported well as they use the garden daily for outdoor play, go for walks and visit the local park.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's understanding of how to care for their resources is not always promoted to enable them to do this independently.  The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to extend children's learning, for example, through real-life experiences.

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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

 support children further with learning how to care for their resources independently, for example, by encouraging them to tidy away their toys when they have finished playing  extend children's learning experiences during adult-led activities, to build on children's enjoyment and to make learning more meaningful, for example, by using real-life experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at various times throughout the inspection and looked at a sample of the children's records.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and the outdoor area.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and discussed her improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder effectively uses the information she gains from observations of children at play, to carefully plan topics linked to children's interests. For example, children talk about a visit from the fire service and how they enjoyed wearing the fire helmet and holding the fire hose. The childminder fosters children's interest of the wider world around them, providing materials for children to make pictures of winter scenes. Children enjoy using a hand-held computer to look at interesting videos and pictures of the different foods from around the world. However, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities to build on children's learning, for example, through real-life experiences, such as real food and exploring the snow outdoors, to make learning more meaningful and enjoyable. Children have access to a good range of books and enjoy listening to stories. The childminder extends activities well by introducing number and finding hidden pictures on

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who attend. This is good

the pages to develop children's understanding of early mathematics.

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good

Children play in a safe and secure environment where the childminder's effective use of risk assessments helps her to promote children's ongoing health and well-being. She gathers information about children's individual dietary needs and provides nutritious foods to support their understanding of the foods that are good for us. As a result, children are happy and content in the childminder's care and their needs are well met. The childminder provides children with lots of choices about what they want to play with and as a result, children show good levels of independence and confidence. However, children are not always encouraged to care for resources by putting things away independently, when they have finished with them. The childminder sets clear, consistent boundaries so that children know what she expects of them. She promotes sharing and kindness when children play together and this means children behave very well. She regularly takes children to groups

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good

to support their social skills and this effectively supports children to develop self- confidence, which prepares them effectively for their next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough awareness of the safeguarding requirements. She has attended safeguarding training and has good knowledge of child protection procedures. As a result, she is able to protect the welfare of the children in her care. She is proactive in identifying her training needs and ensures that she has a valid first-aid certificate so she has the up-to-date skills to deal with any accidents children may have. Furthermore, she ensures that household members are suitably vetted. She has effectively addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. She continuously observes children as they play and assesses each child's achievements to identify learning priorities to provide interesting and challenging learning experiences. Partnership with parents and other professionals effectively supports children's well-being because the childminder shares key information about children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101871 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 819485 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Heaton Moor area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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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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