Stack, Lisa Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 28 July 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 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

 The childminder interacts extremely well with children and is an excellent role model. Clear boundaries are consistently reinforced and children's behaviour is extremely good.  Children's safety and well-being are paramount. Safeguarding policies and procedures are extremely robust and are expertly implemented by the childminder.  The childminder provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. She ensures resources are where children can easily reach them so that they can select these according to their interests.  The childminder provides good quality teaching. She skilfully questions children to extend their learning and develop their thinking skills effectively. As a result, all children make good progress.  The childminder has developed good links with local primary schools that help to support children with their future move. She shares relevant information with teachers

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This provision is good

to enable her to complement children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information with her about the progress children make in their learning at home.  The childminder does not yet capture the views of parents and children when identifying further priorities for improvement.

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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

 obtain information from parents about children's achievements at home and use this to plan and share ideas about how to move children forward in their learning  build on self-evaluation, seeking and using the views of parents and children to help to identify further priorities for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and evidence of the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this to plan activities based around the children's interests. Children are motivated to learn. The childminder plays alongside children and encourages them to make new discoveries, allowing them time to become deeply engaged in their learning. The childminder actively promotes children's communication and language skills and regularly engages children in conversation as they play. She completes regular observations and assessments and accurately tracks the good progress children make. This enables her to swiftly identify any gaps in learning. However, parents are not always fully encouraged to contribute their observations of children's achievements to help inform the ongoing assessment process and help plan for children's future learning.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a warm, rich and highly stimulating environment. The childminder organises her vibrant environment to enable children to access their chosen resources independently. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at supporting children to form secure attachments. She offers a very caring and sensitive approach to meeting the individual needs of the children in her care. As a result, children demonstrate that they feel safe, which promotes their sense of security and emotional well-being. The childminder ensures a high priority is placed on safeguarding practices. The childminder maximises opportunities to promote children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Excellent care practices are followed. The childminder talks to children about the importance of good hygiene practices as they help to prepare the snack. Children demonstrate they feel a sense of achievement by the consistent praise and

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outstanding

encouragement they are given. The childminder's flexible approach develops excellent relationships with children and their families. This encourages them to become confident learners and helps them to become emotionally ready for their next stage in learning. The childminder provides a range of experiences indoors and outdoors to effectively support children's physical development.

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provision is good

The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. The childminder exchanges good practice with other childminders as part of her systems to bring about continuous improvement. She values opportunities to improve the quality of her practice and regularly undertakes training to keep up to date with current guidance and legislation and to enhance her practice. However, she does not always involve parents and children in reviewing the quality of her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419538 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 852011 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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