Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 23 February 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children are happy and build good relationships with the childminder and one another.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder monitors their development effectively, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning.  Children are confident and motivated learners. They take part in a wide range of interesting learning experiences which reflects their interests and developmental needs appropriately.  Children's self-esteem and independence are supported. For example, they direct their own play and make choices about the resources and toys they want to play with.  Parents value the regular communication and are pleased with their children's progress. The childminder shares good strategies and professional advice to support individual children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses some opportunities during play to explain the differences and changes between aspects of everyday objects.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice well, she does not actively seek wider ways to gather the views of parents to help her identify further areas to improve.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to look at differences and changes in everyday objects  strengthen the self-evaluation process and include the views of parents to help further inform areas to develop and improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and discussed the outcomes of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder meets children's care and learning needs successfully. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and understands the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. She plans to continue her professional development and she keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she accesses training opportunities online and shares ideas with local childminders. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe, for example, by following rules and understanding safety routines when they are outside. She has formed good partnerships with parents and shares daily information about children's activities and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She enables them to make choices from a wide range of play equipment and resources to extend their own play and learning. For example, children confidently express their ideas and build various constructions for their pretend play. They talk about their interest in monsters and dinosaurs. The childminder successfully promotes children's language in various ways. For example, she engages them in good conversation and asks questions to help them use their language. Children enjoy creative painting activities. For example, they remark on the 'magical' process when they mix colours to make a new colour. The childminder provides opportunities for children to practise their counting skills and learn about shapes during self-chosen play activities. For example, they pretend to make lunch using play dough and count out the various shapes they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and enjoy secure relationships with the childminder. She teaches them to respect others and be kind to each other. Children demonstrate good behaviour as they play well together and follow the childminder's instructions well. The childminder helps boost children's self-esteem and confidence. One of the ways she does this is through praise and recognition of children's efforts. Children's good health is promoted through a variety of ways. For instance, they enjoy a range of healthy snacks and learn about maintaining a safe learning environment. The childminder regularly takes children to visit local playgroups in the area. These provide activities where children can socialise and take part in physical play activities, such as climbing and running.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and they are confident, active learners. They learn to make independent choices, for example, by taking the lead in choosing their play experiences. This supports their individual skills. Children are learning useful skills in preparation for starting school. For example, they show an interest in letters and words and start to recognise their written name. They learn practical skills, such as managing their self-care independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429973 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1042107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She resides in the Offerton area of Stockport. She cares for children on weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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