Turner, Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 22 February 2010

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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 is caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. Children develop self-confidence and their overall well-being is nurtured.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the care of the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. She also regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant training courses.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and other adults involved in children's lives, so they can work together to support children's individual needs and promote their development.  The childminder regularly takes children on outings in the local environment to increase their experiences. Children begin to gain confidence in new situations as they develop an understanding of their community and the natural world.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the

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This provision is good

children in her care and a secure understanding of how they learn. She uses this to provide some challenging activities that help children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to engage parents are not yet fully effective in supporting and complementing children's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently use a wide range of strategies to encourage children's developing language skills.

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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

 build on strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and enable them to continue to support children's learning at home  provide further opportunities for children to build on their developing language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder an activity which children were involved in.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the provider's self-evaluation and improvement plan and the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. A wide range of policies and procedures helps her to support children's health, safety and well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder reflects on her practice and undertakes training to update her knowledge and improve her provision. She successfully uses her skills and experience and the knowledge gained through attending training to provide good quality care and education for children. The childminder works well with other settings that some of the children attend. Relevant information is exchanged with them and parents, from the beginning of care. Children are well supported when they move on to the next stage of their learning. The childminder promotes children's progress towards early learning goals effectively. She plans targeted

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

activities from the outset. The skills children learn help them to be ready for school and lay firm foundations for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and a sound knowledge of how children learn. She gathers information about children's abilities, likes, dislikes and routines when they begin attending. Observations and assessments inform planning and help ensure children make good progress in their learning. The childminder promotes children's independent learning and concentration skills. The childminder consistently makes the most of opportunities for them to follow their own ideas. She encourages children's participation and talks to them continually. For example, children enjoy building towers and develop their mathematical skills as they talk about size, shape and number.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses the information collected from parents on entry to the setting to complete initial assessments of children's learning and to understand their care routines. She is responsive to children's individual needs and interests. Children display confidence and make requests about activities they would like to do. The childminder sets simple rules and boundaries and encourages children to share and take turns. Children behave well and generally play happily together. They assist with daily tasks and routines, such as returning their snack bowls to the sink. The childminder develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles by providing nutritious snacks. Children have regular access to the garden area and resources that support their physical development. The childminder also takes children out into the community and to local playgroups. She encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and provides opportunities for them to develop their self-

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's training and experience have a positive impact on the quality of care she provides to children. Children make good progress in their development and their readiness for the next stage in their learning is well promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307045 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 864873 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991. She lives in Stockport, Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays.

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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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