Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 21 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 very good understanding of the children's needs. She uses accurate assessments to ensure that children are provided with a range of challenging experiences that build on their prior learning.  Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are provided with opportunities and activities that promote their independence, such as managing their personal hygiene needs. The childminder increases the amount of structured activities the children participate in, to support their move to school.  Healthy lifestyles are promoted through a range of healthy snacks and drinks. The childminder introduces children to a good variety of different fruits. Discussions about healthy foods take place regularly and children have access to physical exercise on a daily basis. Children grow fruit and vegetables to help them understand where food comes from.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. Secure attachments are

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This provision is good

encouraged through play and interaction. Children are encouraged to take time away from each other if they feel like they need time and space alone. This enables children to manage their emotions and feelings well.  Effective self-evaluation has enabled the childminder to identify areas of weakness and she has a very clear drive to improve the provision. Training has resulted in changes to the way she uses observations, planning and assessments, in order to meet children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnership working with other settings does not fully extend to sharing information about children's learning.

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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 partnership working with all the other settings that children attend so that information is shared on a regular basis so that every child's learning needs are consistently promoted.

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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 documentation, including the self-evaluation document, a range of policies and procedures, and children's development records. She also checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and adult household members.  The childminder had a tour of the premises, including all areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed a planned activity to evaluate the quality of teaching.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses a variety of techniques, such as demonstrations, questioning and role modelling to promote children's learning. Problem- solving skills are promoted and this supports children's learning. Children are encouraged to persevere with tasks, in order to achieve their goal. For example, when playing a game that involves strategy, the childminder encourages children to think about how they can stop their opponent effectively. The childminder ensures that all children's next steps for learning are used to support a range of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children's individual needs are extremely well supported and children are making good progress. Activities are adapted to support children who are more able. This ensures they are effectively challenged and provided with opportunities that extend their skills. Language development is well supported; the childminder introduces new words, such as horizontal

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who attend. This is good

and strategy. The childminder has good partnerships with the local school to support children's needs. However, for children who access settings outside the local area, these partnerships are not fully effective. This means that children do not fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress.

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good

Children manage their personal hygiene needs independently for their age and are aware of the need for hand washing. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. Secure attachments are encouraged as children play and interact with each other. Children are encouraged to think about their actions and the effects they may have on others. This supports children's emotional development. Children's physical skills are promoted well through play and the childminder talks to the children about the needs of others and how to play safely together. Children understand the expectations for behaviour, and as a result, they are well behaved and have excellent manners.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She understands the procedures she must follow should she have concerns over the safety of a child. A good range of policies and procedures support practice and helps to ensure children are kept safe and protected from harm. The childminder keeps her training up to date. Mandatory training is prioritised and additional training is used to enhance the provision and support the children's needs. Information regarding children's prior learning, likes and interests is gathered from parents prior to starting at the provision. This information is used alongside the childminder's initial observations to identify clear starting points for assessment. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the use of observations and assessments. They accurately reflect the skills and abilities of the children, and demonstrate they are making good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307042 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 876791 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Heaton Moor, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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