Childminder 501347

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 4 May 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 home is very welcoming and expertly organised to meet the developmental and learning needs of children so that they thrive in her care.  Support of children's emotional and physical well-being is superb. The childminder's joyful enthusiasm and gentle manner ensures that strong bonds are quickly established with the children she cares for.  Babies are extremely relaxed and at ease in the childminder's company. The childminder knows the children well and is extremely responsive to their mannerisms. She swiftly identifies when they need a sleep, feed or changing. Cuddles are given and received with endless smiles and giggles.  Partnerships with parents are superb. The childminder uses an excellent range of effective strategies to engage parents in every aspect of their children's learning and care needs. Communication is extremely strong and the childminder is responsive to information shared so she can adapt her practice to attend to the children's rapidly

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This provision is outstanding

changing needs.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner who takes purposeful action to keep up to date with legislation and changes in early years practice. She seeks the views of parents and children and takes account of their feedback when planning improvements to her service.  The childminder is a highly experienced childcare practitioner, who is particularly skilled at supporting and extending children's communicating and language skills.  The childminder reinforces positive behaviour and consistently praises children's efforts. She presents children with a gentle approach and uses polite and respectful manners. This helps even the youngest children begin to develop an understanding of some boundaries.

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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 teaching even more sharply, in order to inform an even more-focused programme of ongoing professional development and maintain the highest levels of achievement for children.

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Inspection activities

 Prior to the inspection, the inspector viewed the childminder's last report. During the inspection, the inspector held several informal discussions exploring her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home and garden used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents and considered their views.  The inspector checked the arrangements for first-aid trained adults and their deployment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. She has an astute understanding of how to risk assess and plan ahead to take precautionary steps to minimise risks to children. For example, she has organised duplicate equipment, to use in the unlikely event of an emergency situation. Security of her home is extremely well organised and includes audio warning devices fitted to doors. The childminder attends conferences, converses with fellow childcare practitioners and attends some vocational workshops, to improve her teaching. She has identified the benefits of evaluating gaps in her knowledge to enhance her already excellent understanding of how children learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses high-quality observations and completes accurate assessments of children's development and ongoing progress. Daily discussions with parents and a constant review and monitoring of children's progress are undertaken. This helps her to swiftly identify any gaps in learning and take action to address them. She is fully familiar with how to engage other services to gain any relevant support a child may need to meet their unique needs. The childminder is only caring for very young children at present. She demonstrates an exceptional ability to tune into their needs. Every opportunity to stimulate, interact and encourage children to use their emerging skills is taken. For example, the childminder uses a doll to engage the children. They squeal with delight and make 'ahhhh' noises. They watch the childminder's mouth as she blows raspberries and they attempt to mirror what she does. She encourages children's ability to sit unaided and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

reach for toys that capture their attention. They dither excitedly as she rolls the textured and light-activated balls to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She supports them to develop their independence and self-help skills. For example, the childminder provides babies with a spoon so they too can develop their coordination as she feeds them their lunch. Older children are encouraged to help serve meals and organise the equipment. The childminder is highly effective in the way she works with parents to ensure that children's unique dietary needs are met. The childminder walks and uses public transport to extend children's awareness of their wider world and understanding about keeping safe, such as road safety. Resources and equipment reflect the diversity of the children being cared for. Activities using tools, such as chopsticks, help children explore the similarities and differences of families and cultures beyond their own.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making rapid progress in their learning and development. They are happy, confident and motivated participants in their play. Children are alert and interested in everything on offer to them. They enjoy excellent opportunities to develop high levels of independence, from an early age. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning, including preparing to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501347 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 847942 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Hazel Grove, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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