Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 20 May 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Effective teamwork between the childminder and her co-childminder contributes significantly to children's well-being. Parents say, 'The unique mum and daughter team adds to the family feel and both of them are absolutely fantastic with the children'.  The childminder is dedicated to meeting children's needs and helping them to achieve well. She plans a wide range of exciting adventures in the community which link closely to children's individual interests. As a result, children are very excited to attend.  Partnership working with parents is excellent. The childminder builds very close relationships with parents and keeps them fully involved in all aspects of the children's care and learning. Ideas, tips and resources are shared regularly to help parents support children's learning at home.  Safeguarding arrangements are secure. The childminder keeps her child protection training up to date and she has a thorough understanding of her responsibility to

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This provision is good

ensure children are protected from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for the childminder, co-childminder and assistant to share their skills with one another and build on their already good teaching are not yet fully explored.

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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 professional development and the sharing of good teaching skills, so all those working with children are even more sharply focused on raising their practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, playroom and the outdoor play area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children and talked to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled a range of other documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of the views of a parent spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is an effective teacher and this means children make good progress in their learning. She uses her secure knowledge of the children to provide high-quality activities that capture children's personal interests. She provides an abundance of resources for children to choose from, most of which are easily accessible. Assessment of children's learning is thorough and parents are kept very well informed of the children's development. The childminder skilfully reads favourite stories to the children. As a result, children can hardly contain their excitement as they anticipate what happens next. Children are motivated learners. They listen well and show confidence in asking questions. They join in with fun games that help them to learn about simple calculation. This means they develop a good range of skills to support their readiness for school.

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outstanding

Children are cared for exceptionally well. The childminder gives the highest priority to promoting children's emotional well-being and making sure they are happy, healthy and thriving. Warm, friendly and trusting relationships help children to form very secure attachments. Children have many opportunities to develop their independence and they behave extremely well. They are very excited to see each other and friendships are clearly evident. Children show genuine concern for each other's welfare, for example, as one child asks another, 'Are you alright'. They wear the 'helping hands' badge with pride and thoroughly enjoy the responsibility of helping with tasks at mealtimes. The childminder promotes children's health and safety very successfully. She stimulates children's senses when they discuss, smell and taste various food items grown on her allotment. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about food and where it comes from.

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provision is good

The childminder works successfully with her co-childminder to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Consequently, she provides a very good service for children and parents. Her childcare experience has a very positive impact on the quality of care that children receive. Documents to promote effective practice and assure children's welfare are well organised and well maintained. The childminder attends regular training to broaden her skills. She keeps a close check on children's progress and works closely with her co-childminder to evaluate the quality of the setting. Arrangements for coaching, supervision and monitoring of practice are informal. This means the childminder, co- childminder and assistant have not fully explored ways to share and hone their skills, to help raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403657 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 874143 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder has been minding children for many years, but re-registered in 2009 following a short break in her career. Her daughter is also a childminder and she works from her daughter's home in Stockport. She also works with an assistant when required. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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