Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 22 March 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are confident and happy. They have warm relationships with the childminder. The childminder is very caring and attentive to their needs and offers interesting resources and outside play opportunities.  The childminder provides a welcoming and relaxing environment with resources which are freely and easily accessible to children.  Children have excellent opportunities to take risks and face challenges in the outdoor environment.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She listens to their interests and opinions to provide activities and resources which are fun and interesting.  The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and they express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She takes effective action to help

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This provision is good

ensure the safety and security of children at all times.  The childminder understands the importance of effectively reflecting on her practice. She identifies areas for ongoing improvement to ensure that she continues to provide good quality care in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities for children to build on their mark- making skills.

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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 opportunities for children to practise their mark-making skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, a parent and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the importance of complementing children's care and learning needs as identified by their school. The childminder forms a clear line of communication between the school children attend and home environments, to support the continuity of their care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge and understanding of child protection and her safeguarding responsibilities, including identification and reporting of concerns. The childminder's everyday practice reflects her strong commitment to protect children and support their own understanding of how to keep safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of children's interests and individual needs. She references the information provided by children and parents about their abilities and preferences when they first start, along with her own observations. The childminder interacts well with children, values their achievements and is a positive role model to them. As she plays alongside the children, she offers guidance, support, challenge and encouragement. This helps children to become sociable and confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and positive manner which supports children to be happy and settled with her. She effectively gathers information about children's routines and preferences when they start with her. This helps her to ensure that the children's individual needs are met and they quickly form secure attachments with her. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She demonstrates and sensitively communicates her high expectations of good behaviour, keeping safe and valuing the contribution of others. This helps children to develop their self-confidence and a positive attitude towards others. The childminder supports children to share their opinions and to make choices about their care and play experiences. Their ideas are treated with respect and this helps develop children's enjoyment and positive self-esteem. The childminder understands the importance of children developing healthy lifestyles. She discusses

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

healthy options and offers a range of healthy snacks and meals. Children are given excellent opportunities for physical exercise as part of their regular access to public parks and outdoor spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are well supported by the childminder and gain the key skills needed to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306822 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 817223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6.15pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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