Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 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 shows commitment to continue to improve her knowledge and skills. She has attended targeted training sessions to help support her professional development. Furthermore, her self-evaluation is accurate and meaningful. This contributes to the quality of the provision.  The childminder thoughtfully and consistently involves parents in their child's learning. Parents enjoy receiving updates about their child's progress. These help to ensure that children's learning is very well supported at home and in the setting.  Children settle quickly and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They are confident and demonstrate growing self-esteem and independence. This contributes to the good progress they make in their learning.  Children enjoy learning about the wider world around them. They enjoy being outdoors and investigate many interesting things. This helps children to develop a positive

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The playroom and the outdoor area are crowded with toys. This, sometimes, makes it difficult for children to freely explore.  The childminder, sometimes, misses opportunities to give children time to process and express their ideas, feelings and thoughts during planned activities.

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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

 expand and increase opportunities for children to freely play and explore both indoors and outdoors  explore ways in which to enhance and extend opportunities for children to freely express their thoughts and ideas during planned activities.

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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 evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as recorded in recent cards and letters.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe from harm. She understands her role in identifying and reporting any concerns about a child's welfare. She shares her policies and procedures with parents, helping them to understand the organisation of her setting. Risk assessments are used effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Relationships with other childminders are secure. Children enjoy spending time at playgroups, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem. Partnerships with other settings children attend are fully established. These contribute to promoting children's learning, development and welfare consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has the knowledge and skills to support children to learn and develop. She has high expectations of all children, based on accurate assessments and high-quality observations. She plans age-appropriate and interesting activities, helping to deepen children's learning. For example, children enjoy exploring with cardboard boxes and imaginatively create stories. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills through play. She encourages children to count and talk about shape and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a warm and friendly environment. She is sensitive to the needs of children. Children have formed secure and close attachments with her. The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour. She provides guidance and support to help children know what is expected of them. Children feel safe and can take appropriate risks. For example, they experiment with finding different ways to use and negotiate the climbing equipment. Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. They attend many outings to various playgroups and places of interest in the community. These help them to learn effectively about people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning given their differing starting points. Children progress particularly well in their physical development. They have good self-care skills and manage personal tasks for themselves. Children have good opportunities to develop their hand strength and finger control. For example, they thoroughly enjoy the many opportunities to experiment with making marks in various ways and using a range of media and materials. Children demonstrate they are gaining the skills necessary for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477552 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 975532 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 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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