Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 17 August 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

 All children make good progress. They demonstrate a high level of independence and show that they enjoy playing and learning, through using a wide range of interesting resources.  The childminder evaluates her provision, so that practice is developed and plans for continuous improvement are in place.  Children are effectively supported when they begin to attend because the childminder works closely with parents to enable them to settle with ease.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures, which helps to protect the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given sufficient encouragement to listen well. This results in an occasional missed opportunity for children to develop their concentration skills and thinking skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not maximise children's learning by following their lead when they explore and investigate during their play.

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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

 strengthen listening skills by ensuring that children are always given enough time and encouragement to concentrate, think and respond with their answers  make the most of opportunities to enable children to experiment and follow their ideas to extend their thinking further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of children present.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity children were involved in.  The inspector reviewed the evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, her safeguarding policies and procedures and a range of other supporting documentation.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy themselves and are developing a close relationship with the childminder. Children's learning and development is well promoted across the seven areas of learning. However, sometimes younger children are not sufficiently encouraged to listen well at story time in order to develop their concentration skills. Interactions with children effectively promotes communication and language skills, as she helps children understand simple words and sentences. The childminder has a good understanding of children and what they can do. She frequently assesses their learning through the observations that she makes while they play. This is recorded electronically so that parents can access the information too. The childminder encourages parents to share details of their children's learning at home. She closely monitors children's progress at regular intervals and uses information about children's changing interests to guide and shape her planning. However,

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who attend. This is good

although planning is based on children's interests, the childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to enable children to experiment and follow their own ideas to extend their thinking further and raise children's attainment to the highest level.

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good

The childminder obtains good information about children as soon as they start with her, understanding what interests them and motivates their learning. Children independently move with confidence around the room to find the toys and resources which interest them most, or to put on coats to go outside. Children enjoy snacks and meals that are healthy and nutritious and take into account their dietary needs. For example, they enjoy crumpets and muffins or fruit. They are beginning to learn how to use their bodies in different ways as they move confidently around the home, and learn about healthy lifestyles through fresh air and exercise. They walk to visit places of interest, such as the local park or to collect children from the nearby pre-school. This helps them to find out about the world around them, extend their social skills and promote their readiness for school or nursery. The childminder is actively involved in children's routines and sits on the

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good

floor with them while they enjoy singing songs or play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities and there is a range of policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being. Children are safeguarded well. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is committed to ongoing training to ensure she can continue to meet statutory obligations and develop skills which support her practice. The childminder works well with the pre- school setting that some of the children attend. Relevant information is exchanged with them from the outset of care, further supporting children to the next stage of their learning. The childminder has strong relationships with parents and they are encouraged to share information about their children to ensure continuity of care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 404558 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 877147 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. She lives in Edgeley, Stockport. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, except for family holidays. Her daughter is also a childminder at the same property.

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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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