Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 2 November 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 good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities based on their individual interests, which helps children make good progress in all areas of their learning.  Children are independent and move confidently around the setting, following their interests to make purposeful choices in their play.  The childminder has nurtured excellent relationships with parents and they value the care and learning experiences she provides for their children. Children's learning is promoted at home because systems for working in partnership with parents are developing well.  Children benefit from the calm and caring disposition of the childminder, who uses a positive approach to manage their behaviour. Her praise and reassurance has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.  Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked food and snacks, which promote their good health. Children learn good hygiene practices because the childminder encourages

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This provision is good

them to wash their hands and discusses why this is important.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her detailed, regular observations to assess and identify ongoing changes in children's development as frequently as possible.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The childminder does not always prioritise the most challenging targets for development when deciding what could be improved at 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

 make more frequent use of information from observations to allow ongoing changes in children's development to be identified more quickly, and use this information to immediately adapt planned activities, so that they are precisely targeted to help children make even better progress in their learning  gather more information from parents about their children's achievements when they first join the setting, in order to quickly establish very accurate starting points for children's learning  prioritise consistently challenging targets for improvement, for example, by making even more use of the views provided by parents and children during the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and childminder at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of children and parents.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.

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who attend. This is good

Children are progressing well because the childminder is knowledgeable of how children learn and her teaching methods are good. While exploring a doctor's set with the children, she effectively engages in their play, encouraging them to think and use their communication and language skills by asking, 'How can we hear dolly's heartbeat?' Children enjoy sensory and creative activities that promote their physical dexterity. They use their fingertips to tease cotton wool into shape, marvelling as it sticks to their skin and the paper. Children have opportunities to learn about animals and the natural world by helping to care for tortoises. The childminder asks parents meaningful questions in order to gain a good knowledge of children's care routines and preferences before they start at the setting. However, the childminder does not ask parents enough questions about what their child already knows and can do. Therefore, she is not able to quickly identify their

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who attend. This is good

starting points and plan relevant activities that accurately target their initial next steps in learning. The childminder has a good awareness of children's developmental progress as she regularly and accurately assesses their development. However, immediate changes in children's development are not always as precisely identified by the childminder. Therefore, occasionally, planned activities are not as effectively adapted to consistently help children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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good

Children's good health is promoted as the childminder understands the importance of physical activity. Children experience daily walks in the community as the childminder encourages regular exercise. Children learn the importance of regularly drinking water as the childminder reminds them to drink throughout the day and after physical activity. Children regularly attend group activities where they meet other children and develop their social skills. As a result, children are better prepared for their next stage in learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements the requirements well. She has a range of policies and procedures, which she shares with her assistant to promote consistency of practice. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. Her home is safe as she carries out effective risk assessments to reduce potential hazards. The childminder is dedicated to providing a good-quality provision for children and their families. She regularly attends training and seeks opportunities to share good practice with her assistant. She ensures her qualifications are up to date so she can meet children's needs effectively. She reflects on the quality of her setting and the practice of her herself and her assistant, and is driven to continually improve the service they offer. She seeks the views of parents and children but does not always use their feedback effectively to identify

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provision is good

and prioritise the most challenging targets for development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103350 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 869624 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 2 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Heaton Mersey area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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