Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 27 January 2011

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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 happy, nurturing environment where children are supported to learn.  The childminder has a very good range of resources. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and equipment to enhance their learning and independence.  Overall, the quality of teaching is good as the childminder has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. The wide range of learning experiences mean that children gain the skills they need in readiness for school.  Children are effectively protected from harm as the childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of her responsibilities to safeguard and protect children.  The childminder communicates with parents on a regular basis to keep them informed about her provision. She shares information about children with them in a variety of ways which promotes children's learning at home.  The childminder is committed to developing her practice with further training and

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This provision is good

reading. As a result, children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date knowledge and delivers good quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's creativity and thinking skills are not yet fully supported.

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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 children's creative skills, for example, by supporting children's thinking about what to make, the processes involved and materials they may need.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and discussed her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of children in her care.  The inspector looked at various documents, including a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at records for children's development, learning, assessment and planning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is good at recognising children's developmental stages. She uses observations to establish what children can do and their next steps for development. Children's progress is shared with parents on a regular basis so that they can support their children further at home. The childminder engages with children and interacts very well with them, adapting her approach to meet their individual learning needs. This means that all children, regardless of their age or ability, make effective progress and are motivated to learn. The childminder and her assistant provide lots of text in the environment so that children become familiar with written words. They introduce mathematical concepts into the children's activities, for example, they count out the fruit for snack. This helps children to become familiar with number. However, the childminder does not always offer rich opportunities for children to extend and develop their creativity and thinking skills.

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who attend. This is good

Creative activities are sometimes over directed and do not enhance children's thinking or fully develop their creativity.

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good

Children benefit from a childminder and assistant who keep their first-aid qualifications up to date to ensure they can provide appropriate care in the event of an accident or illness. The childminder provides a range of home-cooked and freshly prepared snacks and lunches. She makes very good use of her garden so children can enjoy outdoor activities. Children learn about nature, the local environment and also take part in physical exercise in the open air. This helps to promote a healthy lifestyle. The childminder and her assistant take children on regular trips to places of interest, including local childminders' groups, the park and a farm. This helps children to understand the world around them. The childminder is a good role model for children and she encourages them to be kind to others. She has high expectations of children and has established ground rules for managing behaviour which helps children in their play with others. As a result, they are

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good

confident, well behaved and have high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder monitors the activities she provides and ensures that children develop well across all areas of learning. The childminder has a self-evaluation process in place which helps to guide her practice as areas for development are identified. She effectively monitors her assistant to ensure that her practice is of a high standard. The childminder talks to parents about preparing children for the move on to school. She uses her good partnerships with other settings to help children feel emotionally ready for the change. The childminder takes children to the local children's centre where she runs a group for other childminders. Minded children take part in the activities which helps them to be confident in group situations. Children also visit school with the childminder, so that they are familiar with the school setting and understand what to expect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307013 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 991966 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998. She lives in Reddish Vale, Stockport. The childminder has an assistant and they both provide childminding services all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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