Childminder in StockportOfsted inspection, 30 Mar 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 29 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this knowledge to ensure children's needs are met and that they make good progress within their development.  The childminder provides children with a range of challenging activities that build upon their prior learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is clear about the procedures she would follow should she have concerns over the safety of a child.  Comprehensive risk assessments cover all aspects of the childminder's home and the outdoor environment, including the school run. This ensures children's safety and well- being.  Children are extremely well behaved. The childminder provides them with clear and consistent expectations of behaviour, explaining in a calm manner why they are necessary.  The childminder monitors children's progress to help to identify gaps in their learning.

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This provision is good

She uses good relationships with parents and other settings to plan suitable activities to ensure gaps are quickly closed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children have access to daily physical exercise, planned outdoor activities are not always available to enhance other aspects of their development.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to spend time outdoors so that they can explore and investigate the natural world using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between children and the childminder during play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the self-evaluation document, risk assessments, a range of policies and procedures and evidence of suitability for the childminder and household members.  The childminder had a tour of the premises, including all areas used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

Children are provided with a range of resources and activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Children access the resources freely, which helps them to develop their independence skills. The childminder engages with children in their play. She supports their learning through effective questioning and discussions to extend and enhance their understanding. For example, during role play, the childminder questions children about the cost of their shopping and whether it is expensive or not. She introduces mathematical concepts as children weigh the food. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of working in partnership with parents and other providers. She uses information from school and parents to consistently promote children's learning. The childminder knows how to prepare children well for the move to school, providing opportunities for them to build their independence and self-help skills.

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good

Children are provided with nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder talks to children about healthy choices to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children have access to physical exercise on a daily basis, through walking to and from school. However, planned, daily outdoor activities that give children the freedom to explore with their senses are not always available. The childminder teaches children about managing risks for themselves. She talks to children about road safety and stranger danger to develop their understanding. Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder encourages children to work together and support each other to help develop secure relationships.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that support her practice in ensuring children are kept safe and are protected from harm. These are shared with parents at induction and are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and up to date. Self-evaluation is used to improve the provision. Feedback from parents and children is sought to ensure the provision meets their needs. The childminder ensures her qualifications are up to date and uses additional training to help her meet the needs of children. The childminder has ensured that the actions and recommendations from her previous inspection have been addressed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306654 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 871800 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Gatley, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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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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