Childminder EY427444

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 17 May 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 well-qualified childminder understands how children learn and develop. The childminder uses accurate assessments to help her to plan and meet children's individual learning needs.  Children are well supported as they learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn rules and boundaries, in order to develop good social skills.  The childminder uses fun and effective teaching strategies to focus and engage children. Children interact well with the childminder and confidently make independent play choices from a good range of resources.  Children's early literacy skills are supported well. For example, the childminder helps children to learn sounds and letters and to make connections to their name and simple objects.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice and she regularly reflects on ways to improve her provision. For example, she shares ideas with local childminders

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think so they can respond fully to questions.  The childminder does not always fully offer support to parents to help them guide their children's learning at home.

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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

 give children more time to think through answers and respond to questions  improve the support offered to parents to help them guide their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct action to take and who to contact if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She carries out regular checks to help ensure the premises are safe for children to play and supervises them closely. The childminder has built good relationships with parents. For example, she provides information about children's daily activities and their care routines. She has a good understanding of how children learn and monitors their progress and achievements effectively to identify where they need any additional support. She has established links with schools to support children as they move on to the next stage of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have good opportunities to develop their skills and learn through play. The childminder skilfully introduces new play experiences based on children's interests. For example, she adapts an activity when children show interest in cutting cars during a craft activity, sensitively supporting their learning and modelling how to hold scissors. Children's mathematical skills are well supported through play. For example, they practise counting objects and learn concepts as they compare bigger and smaller items. Children enjoy reading books and the childminder encourages their ideas as they discuss what happens in the story. She provides resources for them to build on the story. The childminder offers a welcoming learning environment with a broad range of play opportunities. For example, children enjoy making African drums and extend their understanding of the world and different cultures through music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's care and are happy and comfortable in her company. She takes time to find out their individual care routines from parents and responds effectively to these. For example, when children show that they are tired, the childminder provides opportunities for them to rest. This helps to support their emotional development effectively. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help children to develop confidence in their own abilities and learn to manage their behaviour. She teaches children about the importance of good hygiene practices and healthy eating. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them about safety when playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and confident learners. They direct their own learning and play with good support from the childminder. The childminder further encourages their communication and language skills. For example, children engage in conversations and the childminder introduces new vocabulary during a pretend cooking activity. Children learn good independence skills as the childminder encourages them to have a go on their own. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427444 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1042110 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Edgeley, Stockport. The childminder holds relevant childcare qualifications at level 3. The childminder cares for children all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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