Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 20 August 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 provides a range of learning activities and resources that help children develop and progress well across all areas of learning, in relation to their starting points on entry.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play.  Children play happily and are self-confident. They independently explore their environment following their interests and making purposeful choices in their play.  Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and each other. They are settled, behave well and are proactive in helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.  The childminder works well with parents and keeps them updated on children's experiences and progress. These positive parental partnerships promote children's learning at home.  Children enjoy healthy food and learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder

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This provision is good

promotes good hygiene routines, which children follow well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the time they need to think before they respond to her questions.  The childminder does not always use what she observes about children's progress quickly enough to adapt her planning and ensure that activities are always very precisely targeted to meet their changing needs.  The childminder does not always use the views of parents effectively to identify and prioritise 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

 enrich the opportunities for children's creative thinking and listening by providing more time for them to fully answer questions and make suggestions  further the use of observations, so that planned activities can be quickly adapted to ensure that learning opportunities are always very precisely targeted to meet children's changing needs  improve the process for self-evaluation, so that the views of parents are always effectively used to identify and prioritise challenging targets for development of the setting's services.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including children's progress files, policies and procedures, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, kitchen, playroom, bathroom and rear garden.

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who attend. This is good

Children are excited to create their own Easter chick using glue and yellow tissue paper. They skilfully use their fingertips to separate the pieces and glue them into position. The childminder is nearby to offer support, talking and listening as she develops children's thinking skills and language. However, on occasions, she is too quick to respond with the answer rather than allowing more time for children to reply to questions about their own learning. As a result, children make progress in their communication and language but development of their thinking skills, is less well supported. The childminder introduces problem-solving concepts to children as she plays a game of dominoes with them. Children enjoy finding matching pieces as they talk about similarities and differences. The childminder uses observation and assessment to periodically track children's development and plan interesting activities. However, she does not always effectively use her

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who attend. This is good

observations to accurately identify immediate changes in children's development in- between scheduled assessments. Therefore, occasionally, her planned activities for children are not always precisely targeted to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder frequently praises and reassures the children, which develops their self- confidence, so they are happy to play and explore their environment. They freely fetch resources needed from around the home to create an under-the-stairs den. The childminder is a good role model, helping them to share and take turns. Children have plenty of opportunities to engage in physical activities to develop their skills. They benefit from daily outings where they meet a variety of people and other children. These excursions help children to develop their social skills and confidence, which helps to prepare them for their next stage in learning, including school. Children follow good hygiene routines and older children manage their own hygiene and personal needs well.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. She has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has attended training to increase her knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She carries out risk assessments of her home and takes action to minimise identified risks. The childminder updates her skills and qualifications well through regular training and this, in turn, is having a positive impact on the quality of teaching and care she provides. The childminder seeks children's and parents' views to help her to identify areas for further development accurately. However, she does not use the views of parents as well as she uses the views of children to develop a challenging plan for the further improvement of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306541 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 867673 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 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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