Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 15 September 2008

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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 a wide variety of stimulating activities, through which she teaches children new skills and enhances their knowledge. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children develop very good social skills, as they learn how to behave appropriately with others. The childminder takes them to toddler groups and story time sessions at the local library. This prepares them well for being part of a larger group of children, in readiness for school.  The childminder is very professional, maintaining all aspects of her provision to a high standard. She has developed and implemented a comprehensive range of policies and procedures. This effectively promotes the health, safety and well-being of the children in her care.  Positive relationships have developed between the childminder and parents. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care and the

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This provision is good

progress they are making in their learning.  Children are well behaved as they receive lots of positive praise and encouragement. Consistent boundaries are in place and the childminder encourages the children to be sensitive to the feelings of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities to involve parents in supporting their children's next steps in learning at home.  The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about their children's development, on entry to the setting.

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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

 consider different ways to engage all parents in sharing their children's next steps in learning, such as including relevant information in each child's online daily diary  collect more in-depth information from parents about children's existing skills on entry to the setting, for example, by extending the current entry documentation, in order to plan for each child.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and care routines in the kitchen and dining room.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder, discussing the learning benefits of an activity for the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other members of her household.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan prior to the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from written information provided by parents and the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. This is because the childminder provides interesting activities and resources, through which she fully involves herself in their play. For example, she provides cereal, which the children explore with their senses, finding out about touch and taste. The childminder extends this, through identifying shapes and using different sized scoops, to help children develop their early understanding about measuring. She always gets down to children's eye level, extending their communication and listening skills very well. This means children gain the necessary skills to support their future learning. Children's imagination is fostered through activities, such as creating an outdoor fairy garden, which additions are made to throughout the year. The childminder spends time observing children's skills and interests, to assess progress and identify next steps in their learning. She shares daily information about children's care and progress

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who attend. This is good

with parents, verbally and through an electronic system, which they can view at home. However, the childminder has not considered different ways to share children's next steps, to enable parents to further support their child at home.

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good

Children are very happy and confident, demonstrating their sense of security in the childminder's care. Their individual needs are very well met, through the information parents share at the start of care arrangements. There is scope to include more detailed information on each child's development on entry, in order to plan right from the start. The childminder provides a wide variety of good-quality resources, enabling children to make lots of independent choices in their play and learning. Children learn about healthy lifestyles through established hygiene practices, healthy snacks and meals. Regular visits to local parks and woodland means children enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise. They plant vegetables and sunflowers in the garden, which helps them learn about how to care for living things.

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provision is good

The childminder has completed safeguarding and first-aid training, enabling her to competently address any accidents or issues, which may cause her concern. She is very keen to attend additional training, to develop her skills and enhance her knowledge. The childminder makes good use of the internet, to supplement her training and to seek inspirational activity ideas. She uses these with the children and shares them with parents. The childminder is committed to providing the best provision possible for the children in her care. A very thorough evaluation of her provision has been undertaken, identifying her skills and areas for further development. Parents' views are sought and valued, through daily discussions and regular questionnaires. Partnerships with other settings that children move on to, such as school, are developing well. This means children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356062 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 878371 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Stockport area of Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Additional hours are available by negotiation.

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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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