Childminder 306549

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 15 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's drive, determination, excellent skills and knowledge have helped her to maintain the exceptional quality provision. She completes incisive and precise self- evaluation which she uses extremely well to maintain outstanding standards.  The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how children learn. She completes meticulous and accurate observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses her findings to plan highly stimulating and challenging activities to spark children's natural curiosity and superbly motivate them to learn.  Children of all ages flourish and develop extremely high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They learn to respect the caring and considerate childminder. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They use impeccable manners and play harmoniously together. The childminder meets children's emotional and physical needs exceptionally well.

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This provision is outstanding

 Partnerships with other settings that children attend are outstanding. Children benefit greatly from the wealth of information that is shared. This helps to support their individual care, learning and development needs especially well.  The childminder has established wonderfully supportive relationships with parents. She shares comprehensive information about children's progress, and offers valuable suggestions of ways for parents to support children's learning at home.  The childminder places great emphasis on preparing children for the move to school. She is thoroughly committed to teaching children the skills they need to be well prepared for future learning. The childminder uses inspiring strategies to help children to make excellent progress in their development.

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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

 evaluate the impact on children's learning of how the introduction of new resources helps children to become aware of the similarities and differences in peoples lifestyles and cultures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of a selection of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely confident about safeguarding procedures and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's record keeping is meticulous. She implements robust policies and procedures exceptionally well to support her excellent practice. All adults who live on the premises have undergone rigorous suitability checks. This helps to keep children extremely safe and well protected. The childminder has a strong pursuit for excellence and astutely monitors the effectiveness of her provision. Her current focus is to introduce further ways to support children's awareness of diversity. She has recently purchased a resource pack with different equipment and activities, which she plans to use to help to extend children's awareness of different cultures. The childminder attends training to continue to enhance her excellent knowledge and keep up to date with

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

changes to legislation and recent policy changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is sharply focused on the individual needs and interests of every child. Older children become deeply involved as they create alien hats. They use a range of interesting materials and confidently thread using pipe cleaners and laces. This helps to support their creativity and small-finger movements. The childminder actively encourages children's communication and language skills. She uses innovative ways to introduce phonics to children. One way she does this is by using a hungry robot and picture cards. During story time children are encouraged to answer purposeful questions about the book. As children excitedly respond, she animatedly models the correct pronunciation so that young children hear the correct pronunciation of words. There are excellent opportunities for children to explore using their senses. Younger children delight in making marks in paint using their hands and various tools. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

colours and shapes as children engage in their free chosen play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children receive highly positive messages and benefit from engaging activities to support their understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children grow strawberries and carrots in the garden and participate in dental challenges. The support for children's emotional well-being at times of transition is carefully planned for. The childminder takes children on many outings in the local area. They visit places of worship, which helps them to gain a deeper understanding of the wider community. The childminder is an excellent role model who truly values and cherishes all children. Children are extremely happy and content.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. They are eager to play and explore and make many independent choices. Children of all ages are effective communicators. They know how to share their views and are confident that they will be listened to. Children learn an abundance of skills which help to prepare them extremely well for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306549 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 855132 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Stockport. Her provision operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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