Childminder EY420984

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 24 August 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

 The childminder provides a broad and varied range of activities that reflect the interests and needs of children. This helps to support their overall development and progress.  The childminder plans a good range of outings within the community. Children are beginning to make friends and show interest in the lives of people who are familiar to them.  Children demonstrate secure relationships with the childminder. They play alongside her and seek her out to share experiences. Children are developing the confidence that will equip them well for future learning.  The childminder works well with parents. She keeps them updated about the progress their child makes and includes them in their child's learning. Children benefit from the consistent approach to having their learning needs met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet developed a highly effective programme of professional development to help progress the overall quality of the setting even further.  The childminder does not fully give children the opportunities to make choices about their play and to freely explore and find ways to do things for themselves.

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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

 seek to establish a highly effective programme of professional development that successfully focuses on enhancing the overall quality of the setting even further  consider ways to involve children in making decisions about their play and provide opportunities for them to freely explore and find ways to do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and the activities that took place during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's learning records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home where childminding activities take place.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. She is knowledgeable about local child protection procedures and knows how to respond to any potential concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that children remain safe at all times. She uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise any potential hazards in her home. Overall, self-evaluation is used well to continually drive improvements and includes the views of parents. Partnerships with other early years settings children attend are secure. The childminder is proactive in finding out information about children's learning. This helps to provide consistency in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote the learning and development of children. She plans activities and the environment well to reflect the learning needs and interests of children. For example, children enjoy reading books, completing jigsaw puzzles and taking part in creative activities that reflect their interest in animals. This helps to motivate children to learn and supports their good progress. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, during story time and singing, the childminder is animated and enthusiastic. She speaks clearly, reinforces language and encourages children's speaking and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They benefit from a secure and consistent daily routine which helps them to feel settled and secure. Children behave well and their personal, social and emotional development is strong. The childminder plans activities that help children to develop a positive sense of themselves as individuals. For example, children enjoy using mirrors to find their own nose and eyes as part of a naming game. This helps to promote their self-confidence and self-awareness. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. For example, children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Overall, through play and exploration they enjoy trying, experiencing and learning new skills. They persevere with tasks and keep trying if they encounter difficulties. They show they are successfully developing the skills and attitudes which prepare them well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420984 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 852163 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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