Connolly, Beverley Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2015 20 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

 The childminder's home is a safe and stimulating environment. Children's artwork is displayed, which helps to promote a good sense of belonging.  Children are motivated to learn and they develop secure attachments with the childminder. This promotes children's emotional needs well.  The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources to support the learning and development of children. They select and access the range of resources freely. This helps children develop the independence skills that are needed for their next stage in learning.  The childminder is reflective and evaluates the overall quality of her provision. She includes the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions.  The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's interests and achievements at home before they attend the setting. She continues to share ongoing

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This provision is good

information about children's development and plans for their individual learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has developed links with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's learning and care needs. This helps to ensure a clear and consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to follow their own interests during planned activities.  Assessment is not always used as effectively as possible to track children's progress and identify any possible gaps in learning.

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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 opportunities for children to follow their own interests during planned activities, in order for them to be fully engaged and motivated to learn  strengthen the use of assessment to demonstrate an even sharper focus on tracking children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and other settings the childminder has links with, from written comments they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively keeps her knowledge of requirements up to date. She shares ideas and good practice with other local early years providers and childminders, to help maintain the high quality of her provision. The childminder has attended recent child protection and first-aid training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities for the welfare of children and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She has a wide range of policies and procedures and shares these with parents so they are well informed about the service she provides. The environment is safe and secure as the childminder undertakes regular risk assessments for all areas of her home. This helps to ensure children can play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her wide knowledge and understanding of how children learn to provide them with a range of learning experiences. Children show increasing control as they practise their early writing and creative skills. The childminder is nearby to give support and help when children need it. Activities are broadly linked to the seven areas of learning. Children enjoy being creative as they make pictures of fireworks and rockets. They develop their understanding of mathematical concepts during planned activities, where they learn about shapes, size and patterns. Children develop good literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books and anticipate the next part of the story. The childminder fosters children's active imaginations well through providing resources for them to develop their role play. Children use props from a story to pretend to be elephants stomping around. This helps to encourage children to recognise animals and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

extend their learning of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder has high expectations and clear boundaries. She is a good role model and values and respects all children as individuals. This supports children to develop social skills and play cooperatively together. The childminder frequently asks children for help with simple tasks. This gives them a sense of responsibility and promotes their self-esteem. She provides a healthy selection of fruit and children prepare their own snacks from the range available to them. Children are provided with opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles and are encouraged to be active during swimming sessions and through play in the fresh air. This helps to effectively support children's physical well-being. Children learn about their wider communities when they go to local toddler groups, attend dance classes and visit the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They have regular opportunities to develop their communication and mathematical skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289259 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 856328 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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