Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 the early years foundation stage. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder has a thorough knowledge of each child's needs. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Children have formed warm attachments with the childminder and they are very happy and settled. They listen carefully to her and behave very well. The childminder regularly praises children and celebrates their achievements.  The childminder is very adept at supporting children to become independent. For example, they are encouraged to dress, pour their own drinks and help prepare food at mealtimes.  The childminder strives to make ongoing improvements to her provision. She evaluates her practice regularly and has identified key areas she wishes to develop. The childminder welcomes the views of parents to ensure that her service meets the needs of the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gained from parents on entry does not contain detailed information about children's developmental stage, in order to better inform assessment.  Outdoor resources and activities are not yet as well established in the outdoor environment as the indoor 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

 develop ways to consistently gain information from parents on entry about children's individual developmental stage and ability  enhance activities and learning opportunities in the outside area for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The views of parents were taken into account through written documentation.  The inspector looked at documentation and discussed children's progress towards the early learning goals.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.  The inspector checked evidence of training and the suitability of the childminder and all other adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the authorities she has to inform should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder places a high regard on keeping children safe. She attends safeguarding training and completes daily safety checks to help ensure that the environment is safe for children. The childminder develops her knowledge through attending training and sharing practice with other childminders, who she meets with often. She undertakes regular evaluation of her service and is very keen to make future improvements to benefit outcomes for children even further. The childminder tracks children's progress so that she can identify any gaps in their learning. She has good partnerships with local schools and understands the importance of sharing information about children's needs to support their move to the next stage in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play to assess their developmental stage. She plans a range of activities which promotes children's next steps in learning and supports them in becoming active learners. All areas of learning are promoted and engage children in learning. For example, children explore different mathematical concepts as they play with a basket of socks. They discuss different colours, identify different patterns and compare similarities and differences. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. Some of the strategies she uses are providing a running commentary to support understanding and asking questions that promote children's thinking skills. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress on a daily basis and supports them to continue children's learning at home. This is promoted through sending photographs to parents as children play and through daily discussion.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm and homely environment. Children are very settled and are regarded as part of her extended family. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children. For example, she teaches children about knife safety as they independently cut up fruit at snack time. The childminder builds a firm knowledge of children's needs through speaking with parents to understand their individual care needs. She observes children closely to recognise any changes that are needed and consults with parents. This helps children to have consistency in their routines and helps them settle. Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles through a variety of ways. For example, children enjoy regular walks in the local environment and are provided with healthy options at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in all areas of learning. They are confident communicators, initiate their own play and independently make their needs known. Children are well prepared with the key skills they will need for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468997 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 966411 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Hazel Grove area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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