Childminder EY347889

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 6 August 2012

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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 children learn. Children are happy, motivated and have a positive approach to their learning. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a very good role model. She knows children well and provides them with clear rules and boundaries. Children are well behaved.  Parents speak highly of the childminder's service and value the care and learning that their children receive. The childminder shares regular information about their children's learning and welfare.  Children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, they celebrate a variety of festivals and events in their community.  The childminder and her assistants reflect and evaluate on their strengths and areas to improve. The childminder includes the views of parents, children and her assistants in the self-evaluation process, to help drive improvements that benefit children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not ensure her questioning skills give children enough time to think and respond more fully and to express their ideas.  Although, the childminder shares regular information with parents. She does not consistently encourage them to share and contribute to regular assessments of their children's progress.

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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 questioning skills and provide better opportunities for children to think and respond and share their own ideas  improve ways to support parents to contribute to regular assessments of their children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and discussed the outcomes of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of written comments by parents.

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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 the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder offers effective support to her assistants, through training and reflecting on the quality of their teaching together. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and interventions are swiftly put in place. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She is committed to updating her professional knowledge. For example, she accesses a range of training to increase her knowledge and help raise children's outcomes. She regularly shares ideas and knowledge with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of what children need to learn next. She carefully observes and plans enjoyable activities to support their individual interests and needs. For example, she models words for them, encouraging them to repeat and increase their use of these to, generally, develop confident language skills. Children engage well in the range of activities on offer. For example, they refer to a favourite story to consolidate other areas of learning. Some of the ways they do this is, they count out and sort bears in size and colour which helps support their mathematical skills. The childminder joins in with children's play as they build train tracks and she provides close support. Children have good opportunities for artistic expression and they make pictures for their family.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder recognises children's emotional well-being as a priority. For example, she offers them regular praise and develops a good bond so they feel settled and secure. The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other settings that children attend. This helps support them emotionally during periods of change. The childminder helps children to have a good understanding of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. For example, they talk about the importance of eating healthy foods. Children enjoy being physically active and have daily opportunities for walks and fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. They develop confidence and independence skills well. Children gain good early literacy skills. For example, reading books are enjoyed regularly and they draw, paint and make marks using various resources and tools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347889 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1042355 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years. She, occasionally, works with two assistants, one of whom also holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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