Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 16 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of the childminder's teaching is outstanding. She is well qualified and uses this knowledge to provide children with a rich, varied and imaginative learning experience. This successfully inspires children and gives them the confidence to take on challenges and learn new skills.  Children are highly motivated by an exceptionally well-resourced and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environment. Consequently, children are active and inquisitive learners who enthusiastically explore and investigate their surroundings.  Highly effective partnerships between the childminder, parents and other professionals result in children's needs being quickly identified and met. Valuable information is regularly shared to ensure consistency in children's learning.  Children are extremely safe in the setting. The childminder has a robust knowledge of child protection and her responsibility to safeguard children. Children's safety is central

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This provision is outstanding

to all aspects of the childminder's practice. This means children's safety and protection is assured both within the childminder's home and while on outings.  The childminder is highly professional. Her thorough self-evaluation promotes the continual development of her provision and her pursuit of excellence. This also reflects the very high expectations she has of the children and herself.  Children are extremely happy and self-assured and develop excellent relationships and close emotional attachments with the childminder. As a result, they show high levels of self-esteem and security within the provision.  Communication and language is superbly promoted through skilful questioning. The childminder carefully listens to what children have to say and allows them time to process their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 continue to enrich children's opportunities to learn about diversity by enhancing the already excellent range of resources.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children readily select resources to share with the childminder. They use their imaginations very well as they contribute their ideas during activities. For example, children are engrossed as they set up their real fruit and vegetable shop. They discuss what food they like and try to recall which foods are healthy. The childminder expertly extends learning, making the most of their interest. She challenges children to count their money and give the correct change. This helps to develop children's early mathematical development, such as addition and subtraction. Furthermore, it provides children with the opportunity to work out a solution to a simple problem in a fun way. As a result, children gain excellent skills for their future learning and develop skills they will need to be ready for school. The childminder has already identified a need to further

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who attend. This is outstanding

enhance her excellent range of diversity resources. For example, by adding even more small-world figures showing people of different races, abilities and gender in non- stereotypical roles.

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outstanding

The childminder is calm, kind and caring. She takes time to get to know children and their families before they begin. This ensures she knows children's routines, likes and dislikes. Therefore, children have a very solid foundation and they are rapidly developing superb personal, social and emotional skills. Children are encouraged to be independent, such as serving themselves at mealtimes. They have a superb understanding of healthy lifestyles because the childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks. Children develop excellent personal hygiene skills as they learn to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children's behaviour is exemplary because the childminder is an excellent role model. She skilfully praises and encourages children. As a result, children are confident and highly motivated. Children are very aware of keeping safe because the childminder talks to them about taking care of themselves and each other. She explains why they need

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outstanding

to tidy away the toys and how this will prevent accidents to ensure no one gets hurt.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is inspirational. She is very keen to attend additional training to develop her skills and knowledge. The childminder has comprehensive risk assessments in place and all required policies and procedures are exceptionally well written. The childminder plans extremely well for individual children. Assessment is rigorous and she regularly reviews and monitors children's progress. Furthermore, children's meticulous learning journals are available for parents to discuss at any time. Parents are extremely complimentary with regard to the service she provides. The childminder has strong links with the local school and nurseries where some of her minded children attend. This effectively ensures continued progress in their learning and development and ensures she provides an excellent service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501344 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 869130 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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