Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 20 April 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 has built good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's experiences and gathers information about what children do at home. This helps her to meet children's individual needs effectively.  The childminder is well qualified and has many years of experience. This has helped her gain a good knowledge of how children learn and develop.  The childminder is a good teacher and is skilled at extending children's thinking skills. She asks children a good range of questions to enhance their understanding of the world around them.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. During times of change, such as when children start to attend, the childminder offers good support. This helps children in feeling confident and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not made the most of all opportunities to enable children to make independent choices about their play.  The childminder has not exploited all opportunities for professional development to help her consider all possible ways in which she can enhance the quality of the service she offers.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development in order to reflect in greater depth on the quality of provision and develop outstanding practice  provide more opportunities for children to make their own choices about what they want to play with, to enhance their decision-making skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and she has a clear policy to follow should any concerns arise about children's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to effectively monitor the progress children make in their learning and development. This enables her to provide support in areas where children are making least progress. The childminder is keen to improve and has addressed the recommendation identified at her last inspection. She now gathers parents' views to help identify improvements to her practice. This helps her to maintain a good quality service and meet the needs of the children and families. The childminder effectively monitors the work of her assistant, who she supports to develop her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. Children are developing the range of vocabulary they use. The childminder knows individual children well and she accurately assesses their knowledge and skills. She plans a good range of experiences based on what she knows children can do. The activities offered successfully cover all seven areas of learning. Children are engaged in play and active in their learning. The childminder successfully supports children's personal, social and emotional development. Children are developing their confidence in new situations and are learning about the feelings of others. The childminder has established good relationships with other providers in order to create a fully consistent approach to teaching and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's care needs. She recognises when children become tired and comforts them until they fall asleep. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are developing their understanding of how food grows and how it affects their bodies. The childminder is kind and caring towards children and creates a positive and stimulating environment where they grow in confidence. She successfully supports children's physical well-being. Children are active and enjoy exploring and investigating. The childminder has high expectations of children and in most aspects, fosters their independence well. Children competently undertake tasks themselves, relevant to their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

The effective teaching supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children are developing a good range of skills and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430953 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 853149 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 5pm on a Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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