Childminder EY401269

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 26 April 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 created a stimulating and welcoming environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children are motivated to learn and are confident to engage in a variety of interesting activities.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly monitors the good progress that children are making and she plans fun activities to support their development.  The childminder is dedicated to offering a high-quality service. She reflects upon her practice effectively and receives feedback from parents and children. She also meets regularly with other childminders and acts upon any advice given. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and her skills up to date.  The childminder has built effective relationships with other settings that children attend. Regular communication regarding children's interests and what they are working on in school helps to maintain continuity in their learning and development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds good relationships with parents. During settling-in periods, she involves them in establishing where children are in their learning and development so far. This helps her to cater for their individual needs from the onset of care. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to think through and solve simple problems for themselves.  Strategies to support parents with their children's learning at home are in their infancy and not yet fully effective.

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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

 enhance children's ability to manage simple problems and plan what they are going to do, in order to develop their ideas and work out solutions for themselves  refine strategies to support parents to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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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 looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, training certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.  The inspector observed children involved in a planned activity and discussed the outcomes of the activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains well- organised records and follows detailed policies and procedures to promote children's safety and welfare. She has a good awareness of child protection issues and how to identify possible hazards in the environment. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. She completes an accurate review of children's development between the ages of two and three years. This close monitoring helps her to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress through a variety of ways, such as regular discussion, daily diaries and regular progress summaries. The childminder has achieved a qualification since her last inspection, which has helped her to develop her understanding of how children learn. This helps to further promote good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she repeats what children have said to her to help them hear the correct pronunciation of words. Children extend their vocabulary as they learn new words, and enjoy singing and looking at books together. Children's knowledge and understanding of the world is well promoted. One of the ways that the childminder supports this is through observing caterpillars grow and learning about how they change into butterflies. Children enjoy a range of sensory experiences in the garden, such as exploring jelly crystals and playing with mud. Their mathematical awareness is promoted well. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's small-muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. She provides them with a stimulating variety of challenging activities to help them develop these skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive, caring and kind towards the children. This helps them to build strong relationships and supports their emotional well-being. Children listen carefully to the childminder at all times and their behaviour is excellent. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, keeping active and about eating foods that are good for you. They enjoy growing, caring for and eating a variety of fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes and strawberries. There are a range of experiences offered to children to develop their physical skills, such as visiting parks and soft-play centres. She encourages children to begin to take responsibility for their own personal care from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are settled, happy and have formed secure, emotional bonds with the childminder. Children are confident and curious individuals who are interested in the world around them. They are learning to socialise and play alongside each other. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401269 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 850343 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Heaton Chapel, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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