Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 26 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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's self-evaluation is good. Since the last inspection, she has continually worked to improve the quality of her setting. She has developed a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been fully addressed.  The childminder has established positive, trusting and caring relationships with parents. She shares information about children's progress which helps to promote consistency in their learning.  Children's health and physical well-being are actively promoted. The childminder plans activities, such as trips to her allotment, which children thoroughly enjoy. This helps to support children to appreciate the natural environment and to learn about the foods that are good for them.  The childminder effectively builds on children's speaking skills as they play. She uses a range of effective teaching strategies to continually encourage them to express their

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This provision is good

ideas, thoughts and feelings. She models language to help younger children to learn new words rapidly. This contributes to the good progress children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully promote opportunities to develop children's early writing abilities during their spontaneous play.  The childminder, sometimes, completes tasks for children too readily, without giving them the time and encouragement they need to concentrate on finding ways to do things for themselves.

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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

 provide more ways for children to practise their early writing skills in everyday play situations that help support them to make the best possible progress in readiness for school  encourage children to find ways to complete tasks for themselves that help maintain their focus and develop their concentration skills in preparation for future 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 conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as recorded in written parental questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She keeps accurate records of children's attendance and she has all the required procedures and documents in place. Robust risk assessments help to identify and minimise risks in her home. Children move safely, freely and independently around her home. The childminder shows a commitment to her professional development. She has continued to undertake relevant training to support her in her role and effectively monitors the impact this has on children's learning and development. While the childminder is not currently working with an assistant, she demonstrates a good understanding of how she would support and guide their practice and carry out the required suitability checks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and she has, overall, a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She establishes children's current learning needs during flexible settling-in sessions and home visits. She completes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She successfully uses this information to plan activities that develop their interests and support their future learning. For example, following a trip to the local cafe, the childminder organised the home area to attract children's attention. Children eagerly and readily act out personal experiences as they take on the role of customer and waiter. They use programmable toys and everyday technology in their pretend play. The childminder uses these opportunities well to capture children's interest in mathematics. For example, she introduces counting and talks about how much things cost and if there are enough plates and cutlery for everyone. Children are developing the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming, safe and secure environment. The childminder has a very calm and caring approach and knows children very well. Children are confident, happy and demonstrate secure attachments to her. They are comfortable in their surroundings and thrive on the time they spend with the childminder. The childminder teaches children well about boundaries and they are learning to be more controlled in their own behaviour. Children participate in a range of activities. For example, outdoors, they readily explore and investigate in the mud kitchen and use a range of tools and resources. They enjoy having the space to experiment with different ways of moving. This helps to develop children's positive attitude to learning outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are inquisitive and independent learners. They enjoy making choices about their play and choose from a range of high-quality toys and equipment. They develop their social skills and enjoy positive interaction with other children and the childminder. Children gain the skills they need in readiness for school or their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285093 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1051110 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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