Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 18 November 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 childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. He regularly observes children to identify the next stage in their learning and their individual interests. This helps him to plan activities that children enjoy and which support their good progress.  The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour. He uses specific strategies to help each child develop a good understanding of what is right and wrong.  Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive. Regular communication and support from the childminder help them to feel involved in their children's learning. They are extremely happy with the teaching that the childminder provides.  The childminder is very caring towards children and sensitive to their needs. He helps them to settle quickly and feel secure, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively.  Children's care routines are managed well and the childminder supports them in

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This provision is good

managing their own personal hygiene. This helps children to become increasingly independent and enhances their readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.  The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements.

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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 think through ideas and to have more time to respond to questions  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to improve the already good teaching practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.  The inspector observed the children involved in a planned activity and discussed the outcomes of the activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in his home and when out in the community. The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They regularly assess one another's skills and share ideas for best practice. He has addressed the recommendation from his last inspection and shows a desire to continually improve the services he provides. The well-qualified childminder successfully monitors each child's achievements. He tracks children's progress to identify any gaps in development and to provide activities to assist in their learning. The childminder has effective relationships with parents. He obtains a wealth of information before their child starts, which helps with the planning from the onset of care. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's day and what they are learning. He shares ideas so that parents can extend and support their

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

child's learning at home. Relationships with other settings that children attend are good. Information is shared regularly to establish continuity in learning for individual children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have opportunities to lead their own play and choose when to include the childminder. They invite the childminder to be the big bad wolf and chase them as they re-enact a favourite story outside. The childminder extends children's knowledge and understanding as they play with the dinosaur figures. For example, he explains why some dinosaurs have long necks and why others have spines on their back. This helps children to learn new facts about a subject that they are especially interested in and motivates their learning. The childminder supports young children's communication and language skills well. For example, he repeats what children have said to him, to help them hear the correct pronunciation of words. Children extend their vocabulary as they learn new words and enjoy singing and listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to be aware of their own safety. Children learn to listen, follow instructions and be mindful of others during play. They develop good social skills as they learn to play with individuals and small groups. Children attend toddler groups three mornings a week, organised by the childminder, which provide further opportunities to enhance these skills. The childminder consistently praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps children to grow in confidence and self-esteem. Children keep active with daily exercise and outdoor play, which promotes their good health. The environment is welcoming and homely. Photographs around the setting of the children engaged in play help them to develop a sense of belonging.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are happy and eager to engage in activities which are matched to their individual needs, interests and starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427419 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 850154 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.

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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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