Sidebotham, Julie Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 20 November 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The well-qualified childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. Her knowledge and support is highly effective in enabling children to make excellent progress with their learning and development. She organises her home exceptionally well to provide children with a highly stimulating learning environment.  The childminder has strong relationships and forms secure emotional attachments with children, because the settling-in process is robust. Consequently, children are settled and eager to play and explore, demonstrating positive attitudes to learning.  The childminder has a full and thorough understanding of her responsibility of meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns.  Highly positive and trusting partnerships are established with parents. Open and

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This provision is outstanding

regular communication between parents and the childminder supports parents' involvement in children's learning and promotes a consistent approach to meeting children's individual needs.  Partnerships with other providers that children attend ensure information about children's learning and development is effectively shared. This makes a strong contribution to children's overall learning and development.  The childminder is passionate and dedicated to her role. She is committed to excellence and maintaining her outstanding practice. The childminder works closely in partnership with her co-childminders, and they identify strengths and weaknesses of practice to drive improvements together.

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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

 continue to enhance the already first-rate practice, for example, by inviting other early years practitioners to observe teaching and learning and using their feedback to enrich further the already exceptional childminding provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector observed children in their play and in their interaction with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-minders and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and information for parents.  The inspector looked at a range of evidence relating to the childminder's and other household members' suitability.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the learning and development requirements and implements them to an exceptionally high standard. She places a high importance on children leading their own learning. Resources are well organised and presented in various ways to enable children to make active choices. The childminder skilfully observes children and involves herself in their play, where she sees opportunities to further extend their development. For example, as children potato print, she provides a number of exciting resources to develop their ideas in making different prints and marks. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing, modelling new words appropriate to the activity, to consistently support and extend their communication and language development. Consequently, children use their imagination and are highly motivated and curious learners. Planning and observations are precise and sharply

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who attend. This is outstanding

focussed on each child's needs. These are shared frequently with parents. This contributes to the rapid progress children make.

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outstanding

The childminder and her co-childminders have implemented an effective key-person system. They work exceptionally well together, which means that children thrive in their care. Children behave very well because the childminder acts as a positive role model, helping them to understand how to share and take turns. Independence is fully embedded in daily routines, as children find their names at the table and wash their hands before snack. Children have excellent opportunities to extend their physical development as the childminder is passionate about outdoor play and the benefits of being outside. Her garden and the local area are very much an extension of the indoor learning environment. The childminder provides children with nutritious, homemade snacks and meals to promote their health. They learn about healthy eating from helping in the garden and allotment, growing vegetables from seed. The childminder gives lots of praise and

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outstanding

encouragement, which greatly boosts children's self-esteem and confidence. This in turn, prepares children very well for their next stages in learning and for school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder sees the safeguarding of children as her utmost priority. Comprehensive documentation and meticulous policies and procedures contribute to the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder is extremely committed to providing the best possible care and learning experiences for children and the views of parents and children are actively sought. She completes accurate, highly detailed assessments of children's development, which is closely monitored. Training is carefully targeted and the childminder regularly reflects on her teaching and care. This enables her to understand how she could further enhance her service. For example, she recognises the benefit of inviting other early years practitioners to observe and feedback on her practice as an additional way of building on her already excellent skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216498 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 869722 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Great Moor, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm except for family holidays. She works with two other childminders and has a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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