Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 20 January 2011

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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 happy and settled. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and each other which help them to feel emotionally secure.  The quality of teaching is good. The qualified childminder provides a broad range of activities and learning experiences which children enjoy. Consequently, children make good progress in all areas.  Children benefit from the good relationships that the childminder has with their parents. She provides information daily about children's ongoing development to enable them to extend learning at home.  The childminder uses suitable policies and procedures to guide her practice and these are shared with parents. This ensures the standards of care and learning are clearly laid out and understood.  Children are confident and have good self-esteem. The childminder praises them for their efforts and encourages them to make independent choices in their play. The

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This provision is good

setting is well resourced and children enjoy making their own selection from the toys available.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs or symptoms that may be a cause for concern and is clear on the reporting procedure to follow.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather information from parents about children's achievements at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities for parents to share information about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the spoken and written views of parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form. She also looked at children's records, observations and assessments, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she takes time to think about her work with the children. This means that the childminder is always improving the activities and experiences she provides. The childminder uses her many years of experience to offer parents support and guidance. She keeps parents informed about their child's progress. However, she does not give parents many opportunities to discuss what their children have achieved at home. This means her assessment of children's abilities is not always as accurate as possible. Parents say that their children are keen to attend and enjoy the range of activities the childminder offers. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of child protection requirements. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years providers and professionals. This promotes continuity of care and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a sensitive approach to teaching and her interactions with children encourage them to think and solve problems for themselves. The childminder is skilled at judging when to join in children's play, motivating them to have a go at challenges, or when to let them play independently. Children are given plenty of time to explore and investigate, developing their own ideas. Children's mathematical awareness is developing well. The childminder teaches children to count during activities and they learn about different sizes and shapes. The childminder also develops children's communication and language skills effectively as she describes what they are doing, naming objects and actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children are self-assured because the childminder listens attentively to what they say and responds positively to their requests. She uses praise throughout activities to build on children's self-esteem and they are clearly delighted with their achievements. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently explore their surroundings and initiate their own learning. Children learn about healthy lifestyles because the childminder provides them with healthy meals and good opportunities for regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder skilfully sets clear boundaries for behaviour. She helps children to be kind to each other and to share the toys well. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder teaches children a range of skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their learning, such as how to take turns, form good relationships and listen to others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306751 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 864869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and she lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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