Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 13 September 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

 The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She skilfully reshapes child-initiated play to offer challenge and to maximise children's learning opportunities in all areas.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to keep young children safe. She allows children to take reasonable risks and regularly assesses potential hazards to her home and on outings.  The childminder is an excellent role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children understand the rules and boundaries that are in place, they use their manners and their behaviour is exemplary.  The relationship between the childminder and children is good. Children are very settled, happy and demonstrate a good sense of belonging. The childminder effectively supports children's physical and emotional well-being during care routines and she adapts her practice to meet their individual needs.  The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She

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This provision is good

provides a range of healthy food choices, daily physical exercise and talks about the importance of handwashing before eating and after handling animals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored all ways to involve all parents in extending children's learning at home.  Opportunities for professional development are not fully focused on improving the childminder's teaching skills, to enable her to raise her level to outstanding.

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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 parents to be more fully involved in supporting children's learning at home  focus professional development opportunities even more on improving teaching skills and knowledge, to help support children's learning even further.

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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 conducted a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, a sample of policies, children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents gathered from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her provision and makes plans for future development. She effectively gathers and values the input from parents and children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities; she has a good understanding of the potential signs of abuse and is confident in reporting procedures. The childminder teaches young children about similarities and differences between themselves and others. She takes children on outings around the local area, offers resources about different cultures and engages them in a variety of celebrations. All of which contribute to help promote children's understanding of the diverse society in which they live. The childminder has good relationships with the local schools and she shares relevant information to support children's transitions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children first start, parents contribute to initial assessments. The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning and accurately tracks their progress. She monitors any gaps in learning and plans for children's next steps. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how young children learn. She plays alongside them, extending learning through play and carefully observing their interests. For example, as children show an interest in letters on a laptop, the childminder suggests that they play with magnetic letters and she helps them to find the letters of their name. This learning opportunity is extended by offering a pen and whiteboard to copy the letters, further promoting early literacy skills. Children demonstrate that they are developing good pencil control and they are attempting to form letters as well as recognising them. The childminder extends children's vocabulary well. As they prepare lunch together, children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

excitedly tell her that they are good at cooking. The childminder uses this opportunity to explain the role of a chef. Children ask the childminder appropriate questions and are interested in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and well resourced. Children independently access a range of toys and equipment to support play. The childminder offers a range of opportunities for children to develop independence and self-help skills. Children eagerly engage in the preparation of fruits by peeling and chopping and are encouraged to dress themselves. Children's self-esteem is raised well by the childminder and they share and show a sense of pride in their achievements. When eating the lunch they have helped to prepare they tell the childminder with excitement, 'I made that pasta'. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that she goes over and above her role for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420143 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 852063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Cheadle area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers occasional overnight and weekend care. The childminder's husband is registered as her assistant for emergencies. The childminder 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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