Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 25 March 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 has good teaching skills and a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She enthusiastically engages children in purposeful play which encourages their curiosity. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are very happy and feel safe in this welcoming, home-from-home environment. The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children form secure relationships with her.  Children's communication and language are promoted very well. They learn words rapidly and make excellent progress in developing their language skills.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and other adults involved in children's lives. She works closely with them to support children's individual needs and promote their development. Parents highly value the contribution she offers

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This provision is good

to their children's care and education.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's development. She uses her precise assessments of what children can do, and information from parents, to plan challenging experiences that extend their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for professional development is not highly focused on raising the quality of teaching and outcomes for children 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

 focus more precisely on a programme for professional development that increases the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of children present. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation. He checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and sampled some of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection. He looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has developed good relationships with parents. She shares information about policies with them so they have a good understanding of the service she provides. She ensures that mandatory training is maintained. In addition, she carries out independent research to improve her knowledge and teaching skills, which has a positive impact on the good quality of childminding provided. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress and are provided with detailed summaries at regular intervals. Following her evaluation of the provision, the childminder has introduced a mud kitchen for the outdoor area which provides even more learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills that are strengthened by her qualifications, experience and awareness of child development. She understands children's interests and is skilled in making links to learning while children play. For example, she asks lots of open-ended questions and patiently allows children opportunities to find things out for themselves as they role play in a 'shop'. The childminder models how to count and encourages children to join in by using numbers in their play. Children explore confidently and show curiosity in the world around them. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to talk and begin to use sentences. As a result, children's communication and language skills, and personal and emotional development are developing strongly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She ensures children become increasingly independent by allowing them to make choices and help in small tasks, such as tidying away toys and resources. Children's good behaviour shows that they feel safe, secure and settled. The childminder takes children on visits to places of interest, developing children's confidence and social skills when faced with new challenges. Children are happy and contented. They receive lots of praise which motivates them to have a positive attitude to learning. There is a strong focus on making sure children have time outside every day to enjoy the fresh air and opportunities for physical exercise. Children enjoy fresh fruit for snack and develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder displays posters and asks questions to remind children about the importance of eating healthy foods, looking after teeth and the benefits of exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and they develop positive attitudes. They concentrate for extended periods of time. Children are making good progress in all areas of their learning and achieve better than typical levels of development for their age. Children develop the skills they require in readiness for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383775 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 858837 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for 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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Telephone number

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