Childminder 306640

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 3 May 2011

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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

 Children behave well. They are thoughtful and enjoy sharing experiences with others. Older children show kindness to younger children, helping them to accomplish tasks, listening to them and valuing their ideas. Children are confident and demonstrate a secure sense of belonging.  The childminder provides good support for children developing their communication and language skills. For example, she provides children with a constant running commentary during their play, models language well and encourages children to experiment with using sounds, words and increasingly complex sentences.  The childminder has established good links with other early years settings children attend. She is proactive in seeking out information that supports her in meeting children's care and learning needs consistently. The range of experiences and resources on offer supports children to make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with parents and involves them in their child's learning. They work together on shared learning objectives to help children make the best possible progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully considered how she can incorporate the views of all parents in her self-evaluation process.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children's early reading and writing effectively during activities and within the environment.

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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

 consider ways to seek parental views on the services provided and incorporate their views in the self-evaluation process.  create further opportunities for children to develop early reading and writing skills throughout activities and within the learning environment

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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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures the self-evaluation, and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of a small selection of parents as recorded in recent letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly undertakes safeguarding training to strengthen her knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She keeps required training, such as first aid, up to date. The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks to improve her knowledge, skills and understanding. She conducts research, attends network meetings and works closely with other childminders. This helps to continually enhance the overall quality of the provision and her ability to meet children's care and learning needs. The childminder has addressed recommendations raised at her last inspection and this has led to improved planning, observation and assessment systems. Monitoring of children's development is more secure and enables the childminder to swiftly identify and manage potential gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children demonstrate a good aptitude for learning. The childminder has a good grasp on what children know and can do, and she uses information from her observations well to plan for their future learning. She monitors their development very well to check they are progressing towards the early learning goals. The childminder's teaching is good and her interactions with children are positive and focused on helping children to acquire new skills. She extends children's mathematical development well as they complete jigsaw puzzles. For example, the childminder encourages children to sort, match, sequence, count and to solve problems. She enables children to finish and revisit activities that interest them, to help them consolidate their learning. This helps children to develop a secure sense of achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children. Children enjoy their time at the setting and form trusting relationships with the childminder. Children benefit from nutritious and healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. They help to cut up and prepare fruit and discuss the foods that are good for them. Regular praise and encouragement from the childminder help children to develop their confidence and self- esteem. Children relish daily opportunities for outdoor play. They take part in challenging physical play as they ride wheeled toys and experiment with different ways of moving. Children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they negotiate space well and tell the childminder that if they go too fast they may fall over. The childminder consistently helps children to gain an awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in society. For example, she plans activities

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

that promote their awareness and reflect various cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with below average starting points, make good progress in their learning. They independently select and choose resources and demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning. Children develop good social skills. For example, the childminder takes them on regular visits to playgroups where they play with their friends. Children gain the necessary skills for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306640 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 867680 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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