Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 provides a warm, friendly and relaxed environment for children and their families. Children are happy and settled. The childminder and her assistant develop strong relationships with all children and this helps support their emotional needs and well-being.  The childminder works well with her assistant. Together they plan and provide a variety of fun and stimulating activities that reflects children's current needs and interests. Children are motivated, excited to learn and make good progress.  Children's good health is given high priority. The childminder provides healthy snacks and makes nutritious home-cooked meals. She teaches children the importance of good hygiene routines before mealtimes. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors and on outings.  The childminder and her assistant build close relationships with parents. The childminder shares regular updates with parents about children's progress. Parents

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This provision is good

express great satisfaction with the level of care and learning that their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not ask parents for detailed information about what children can do at home when they start at the setting, in order to plan to support children's progress from the very beginning.  The childminder has not yet established a highly focused system for performance management, to identify specific areas for her own and her assistant's professional development, to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what children can already do at home when they first start, to inform the initial assessments and promote progress from the very beginning  improve opportunities for professional development and continue to raise the good quality care and learning experiences for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching of the childminder and her assistant, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults who live or work on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of a very small selection of parents through written documentation and discussion.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She carefully observes them as they play and engage in activities. She tracks children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder has relevant policies and procedures in place to support her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know the possible indicators of abuse and how to respond if they have any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder observes her assistant and provides feedback on the quality of her teaching. The childminder and her assistant attend mandatory training and meet with other childminders to share best practice. This helps support them to meet children's care and learning needs. The childminder has a good awareness of the strengths of her setting and any areas for development, and she is committed to making ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn, and plan activities to enthuse all children. Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted well. The childminder and her assistant repeat words and sensitively reinforce language so children hear the correct pronunciation. This helps even young children to become confident communicators. The childminder and her assistant provide a range of materials for children to make Christmas decorations and this helps support their creativity. They also provide opportunities for mark making which contribute towards children's early writing skills. Children become interested in books from an early age and they share books which include their favourite characters. Children's interest in technology is well promoted. There are many opportunities for children to use a variety of battery operated toys and equipment. Children learn about cause and effect and delight in pressing buttons and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are kind and attentive. They respond to children's needs, providing comfort and supporting them as they settle down to sleep. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and children's behaviour is good. They support children to learn good social skills and praise their achievements. The childminder and her assistant listen to children and respond to their emerging interests. Children are valued and show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder and her assistant use daily routines and activities to promote children's independence and encourage them to make their own choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder and her assistant support children to acquire the skills they need for their next stages in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487554 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1017554 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. The childminder operates Monday to Saturday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas Day. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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