Collier, Caroline Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 6 July 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 is well qualified and understands how children learn. She asks meaningful questions to extend children's thinking. As a result of her effective teaching, all children make good progress across all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder has a positive relationship with parents. Parents are kept well informed about their child's care, learning and development. As a result, parents have the information they need to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder is a positive role model. She interacts well with children. The childminder continually talks to them throughout their play and models language. This successfully develops children's listening and speaking skills.  Children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is robust in assessing risks in her home and for any outings. She holds a valid first-aid qualification. Consequently, she is able to respond appropriately to accidents and emergencies.  The childminder provides children with a good balance of child-led and adult-directed experiences. She has high expectations of them, which means children are challenged and motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about their children's development, on entry to the setting.  Children have few opportunities to explore and investigate using all of their senses, on a regular basis.

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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

 strengthen the information requested on entry from parents about children's existing skills, in order to effectively plan for each child from the start  enhance opportunities for children to explore and investigate so that they can use all their senses in play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises, as well as evidence of her qualifications.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation procedure and plans for improvement.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gathers information from their parents when children first attend. However, this does not yet include detailed information on each child's stage of development. Consequently, planning right from the start is not fully effective. The childminder uses good observation, tracking and assessment to ensure any gaps in children's learning are accurately identified. Children thoroughly enjoy the range of stimulating experiences available, which excite them to learn. They become engrossed as they use toy vehicles to make patterns in the paint. The childminder encourages them to count and use positional language. She skilfully introduces colours and shapes as children weave their cars in and out. Consequently, children talk about big and small and moving up and down the paper. The childminder extends this by asking them to describe the tracks they are making. This promotes further children's imagination and thinking skills.

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good

Children are very secure with the childminder and form strong attachments with her. This successfully promotes their emotional welfare. Children's independence is encouraged as she regularly involves them in keeping the home safe and secure. Consequently, children help to put things away when they have finished using them. There are good quality resources available. However, these are largely man-made materials. As a result, children do not have daily opportunities to explore and investigate a wide range of textures and use all their senses in play. The childminder effectively builds children's confidence. She constantly praises them as they achieve things. Children are very well behaved and use their manners at all times. This is because the childminder sets consistent boundaries. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their social skills by taking them to local activities where they can interact in larger groups. This helps children to gain the

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good

skills needed for their next steps in learning, including their move to school. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals, and drinks of fresh water. In addition, she ensures children get lots of fresh air and regular exercise. Children learn to take manageable risks by climbing up steps on the slide. This promotes their understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements the requirements well. All supporting policies are in place and regularly reviewed to keep children safe. She is committed to attending training to improve her professional development. This has a good impact on the learning experiences for children. Self-evaluation of her provision has been undertaken. This effectively identifies her skills and areas for further development. Parents' views are sought and valued through daily discussions and children's learning journals. Effective partnerships with other settings help maintain continuity for children at the childminder's home and at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371525 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 858071 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and has a relevant level 3 qualification. She lives in the Heaton Mersey area of Stockport. The childminder operates all year round from 8am 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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