Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 12 May 2009

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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 developed strong partnerships with parents. She regularly exchanges information about children's learning and needs. This contributes to a coordinated approach to children having their care and learning needs met.  The childminder helps promote children's literacy development well in readiness for school. She encourages them to recognise letters and sounds and provides regular opportunities for them to practise their writing skills. Children make very good progress in these areas of their learning.  The childminder builds positive relationships with children and they have secure attachments to her. Children behave very well and show a good understanding of what is expected of them. They are kind, share resources and show care and concern for each other.  Educational programmes are planned well to offer children rich, challenging and demanding experiences. Activities are well matched to children's individual needs and

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This provision is good

interests and they are actively engaged in learning. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully encourage and promote children's use of mathematical language in relation to shape, space and measure during some adult-led activities.  The childminder does not make the best use of partnerships she has established with other settings children attend, to share all possible information about their learning.

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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

 make greater use of opportunities during adult-led activities and encourage and promote children's use of developing mathematical language in relation to shape, space and measure  extend partnerships with other early years settings children attend and share information about their learning.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector held telephone discussions with a small selection of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shows a good awareness of how to protect children's safety and well-being. There is an effective range of policies and procedures which the childminder implements well and shares with parents. This helps to ensure parents are aware of how her setting operates. The childminder demonstrates a positive and genuine attitude towards developing her practice through attending regular training and early years events. Overall, she uses her professional skills and knowledge well to monitor, support and guide children's progress towards the early learning goals. She conducts a thorough evaluation of her setting, taking into account the views of parents. Furthermore, she is committed to giving children a voice. She listens carefully to their interests, ideas, likes and dislikes. This helps her to continually review and adapt her practice to meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and she has a good awareness of how children learn and develop. She carries out regular observations and assessments to find out what children know and can do and to plan for their future learning. Children enjoy learning and they are motivated and engaged. For example, they enjoy stories and rhymes, particularly when the childminder enthusiastically brings these to life with props. This helps to sustain children's interests and they develop good listening and attention skills in preparation for their future learning. Children confidently access paint, glue and paper and use their imaginations as they create their own pictures. Generally, the childminder promotes, supports and extends children's learning well. For example, she sets small challenges which help encourage children to think and solve problems for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and very settled within the childminder's home. Resources and equipment are very well organised, which provides children with free choice and variety. The childminder effectively promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. She teaches children the importance of eating fruit and vegetables to help support their physical well-being. The childminder encourages children's independence skills well throughout routines. For example, she reminds children to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. This enhances children's awareness of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They demonstrate good levels of concentration and perseverance throughout activities. Children confidently select resources that interest them most, which supports them to pursue their own ideas and interests. They are developing confidence in their interactions with other children within the setting and at the many playgroups they attend. Children quickly develop motivation and make good progress towards their next stage of learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312570 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 856722 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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