Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 8 January 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 promotes children's communication and language skills well, by modelling language, talking to children and providing posters and displays to encourage discussion.  Effective partnerships with parents and other providers promote continuity in children's individual care and learning.  Children have clear bonds with the childminder because she is kind and caring towards them. Therefore, children are able to form secure attachments and feel safe in her care, which has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.  Children behave very well. They are given lots of praise and encouragement, and are proactive in helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy.  Children are safe and protected from harm, as the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She assesses risks in her home and on outings. She holds a valid first-aid qualification. Consequently, she is able to respond to

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This provision is good

accidents and emergencies.  The childminder monitors the educational programme and tracks children's progress, so she can easily see the areas where they need further support. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend and build on children's play experiences, to help maximise children's learning.  The childminder does not fully develop children's understanding of how food can make a difference to their health.

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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

 ask children more questions about their chosen activities, to extend their thinking skills  enhance children's understanding of the reasons for eating nutritious food and how to make healthy food choices, so that they gain a greater awareness of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form, and took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written questionnaires.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises available for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She updates her skills and qualifications, through regular training, which has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. As a result, children make good progress, in relation to their starting points, and are prepared well for their next stage in learning. The childminder provides good experiences to challenge babies and older children. For example, babies develop their small-muscles skills, as they bang, lift and press various items. Older children use different writing materials, to promote and extend their early writing skills during independent play. As a result, children's individual learning needs are well catered for. The childminder offers experiences that link to children's interests, such as role play. Children have great fun pretending to sell each other real vegetables from an imaginary shop. Consequently, children demonstrate an eagerness to try things, and are

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who attend. This is good

motivated to learn. Planned activities are linked to spring and growth. Children sow potatoes, carrots and onions as they learn how to care for them. However, the childminder does not always extend children's thinking skills, for example, by asking them questions about how vegetables grow and why things happen. Children are encouraged to develop mathematical skills during their play. They count the number of onions during their planting activity. Consequently, children are learning mathematical concepts in a fun way and developing the necessary skills to be ready for school.

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good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, which promotes their good health. However, the childminder does not discuss with children the significance of having a healthy diet or the reasons why making healthy choices is important. Children develop an awareness of themselves and others, for example, children talk about their home lives, and learn to value all people, cultures and religions. This helps children to develop positive attitudes towards diversity. The childminder uses the stimulating outdoor area very skilfully, as she plans varied activities, such as measuring the rainfall, to promote children's understanding of the environment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She successfully implements a range of policies and procedures, to promote children's welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation to ensure that areas for improvement are identified and addressed. For example, she is planning to develop a vegetable patch, to extend children's understanding about growth and living things. She regularly takes into account the views of all parents and children. The childminder has made good links with other childminders, to share and discuss good practice. This has had a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313566 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 856748 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Heaton Chapel area of Stockport, Cheshire. She is open from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday. She also offers before- and after-school care on a Monday and Friday. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for three-year-old children. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6.

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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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