Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 14 October 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder carries out regular and useful observations and assessments to identify children's stage of development and their next steps in learning. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents, who work with her in partnership to ensure that their children's care, learning and development needs are consistently met.  Children are happy and demonstrate a good sense of emotional well-being because strong relationships are formed with the childminder. She provides a warm and caring environment, which effectively promotes their well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is confident of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about children in her care.  Children play in a safe and secure environment because the childminder routinely

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This provision is good

checks for potential hazards and implements suitable safety precautions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are sometimes missed opportunities to gather information from parents to support further improvements in the childminder's already good practice.  Links with other early years providers, when children's care is shared, although good, are not yet fully embraced to ensure that detailed information is exchanged regularly, in order to involve everyone in helping children to make the best progress possible.

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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

 enhance the already detailed evaluation of practice by developing opportunities to consider the views of parents  make further links with other providers to help with continuity of learning for those children attending other settings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation including children's learning files, records, self-evaluation and written policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed play and learning activities indoors and in the outside area. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all parts of the premises used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, to good effect. Children's learning is promoted well by the childminder. She provides activities, which are interesting and engaging. For example, children thoroughly enjoy making their own Easter picture, cutting out shapes and writing their names. This promotes children's control in handling and using tools to make marks. The childminder frequently talks to children about what they are doing, to extend and to develop their vocabulary. Children enjoy listening to their favourite story as they snuggle up with the childminder. The good mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities ensures children remain enthusiastic, interested and engaged in their play. Children's mathematical development is progressing well, because the childminder takes opportunities to practise practical skills during their play. For example, she introduces mathematical concepts, such

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who attend. This is good

as size and helps children to count and recognise numbers during activities. As a result, children are well prepared for their next stage in learning at school.

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good

Children listen carefully to the childminder and invite her to join in their play as they make pretend cups of tea or hunt for hidden eggs. The childminder is a good role model. She has clear expectations for children's behaviour. Consequently, children's behaviour is good. The childminder takes children to different play groups, where they have opportunities to mix with other children. This supports children in socialising with others, gaining confidence and emotional independence. Children are supported well to be healthy. They enjoy exploring the outdoor area and visit the local park. Healthy eating is encouraged at meal and snack times. Children learn about good hygiene and about keeping themselves safe, both within the home and during outings. For example, children tidy away toys before getting others out and learn about the importance of road safety. As a result, children's health and safety are successfully promoted.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good range of policies, procedures, and documentation, which underpin her practice well. She ensures she supervises children well at all times. The childminder effectively monitors the educational programmes for children. She has good learning journals for each individual child, which are informative and regularly shared with parents. However, there are missed opportunities to further strengthen the links with other providers, in order to develop a shared approach to support children's future learning and development. The childminder attends statutory and non-statutory training. This has a positive impact on children's learning as she refreshes and develops her knowledge and demonstrates a good capacity for continual improvement. The childminder reflects and evaluates the service she provides, to ensure she maintains ongoing improvements that benefit children. However, she does not always consider the views of

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provision is good

parents in the evaluation of her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306958 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 867704 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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

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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