Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 14 March 2013

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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 a good understanding of how to successfully monitor and support children's learning and development. He plans activities which support them to make good progress.  The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that is presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices about their own play.  The childminder teaches children how to identify risks for themselves. Through discussion children talk about possible risks in their play and what they can do to keep themselves safe.  The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their self-esteem and motivates them to join in.  Relationships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's day and what they are learning. He encourages them to share learning that has happened at home.

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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.  The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements.

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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 or plan what they are going to do to develop ideas or work out solutions for themselves  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that improves the already good teaching practice even further.

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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, certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector toured 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 has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in his home and when out in the community. He knows the possible signs that would alert him to a concern about a child's welfare. He also knows the procedure to follow if an allegation was made against himself. The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how to monitor the progress children are making and to plan activities that children enjoy and which help them learn. The childminder is a member of the local childminding network. He has addressed the recommendation from his last inspection and, overall, shows a desire to improve the services he provides. He works well with parents and takes their views into consideration when reflecting on his practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and provides opportunities to extend their learning, both indoors and outdoors. For example, when children choose to water the plants in the garden, the childminder extends their understanding by teaching them about roots and what plants need to grow. This helps to support and extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Children's mathematical knowledge is well supported. The childminder reinforces colours and counting through activities that children are involved in. He also describes shapes in detail to support children to identify their different properties. Children enjoy the sensory experience of making patterns in shaving foam and using a variety of tools, which helps to support their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. One of the ways in which he does this is by introducing new

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

descriptive words throughout their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. He demonstrates good manners and supports children to develop social skills, such as sharing with each other. Children learn about each other's differences and enjoy activities that incorporate many different festivals and events. For example, while looking at patterns, shape and colour, children look at Eastern artwork and learn about different religious buildings. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment, such as walks, swimming and movement classes. Children help to look after the childminder's dog and rabbits and learn about caring for animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop good self-care skills, for example, they learn how to wash their hands and serve themselves at mealtimes. Children demonstrate good behaviour and they listen to the childminder, his co-childminder and each other. All children make good progress from their starting points. They 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 EY439871 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1042908 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bredbury, Stockport. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. He works with another childminder.

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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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