Childminder EY475518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 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 enthusiastic and dedicated childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps her to make further improvements to practice that benefit children and their families.  The childminder carefully monitors children's progress. She quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and implements plans to ensure they make good progress.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn best. She observes them to find out about their interests. This information is skilfully used to provide activities and experiences which children find highly motivating.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She encourages children to make choices about what they would like to play with. She is always on hand to offer praise and reassurance. This helps to build children's confidence and supports their

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This provision is good

emotional well-being.  Children develop close attachments to the childminder and her family. The childminder promotes children's sense of belonging very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully work effectively in partnership with any other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in their learning and development.  Sometimes, strategies to help parents contribute to their child's learning are not as effective as possible.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and develop more effective ways to share information about their progress  develop ways that help support parents more effectively to contribute to their child's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults residing within the family home.  The inspector considered the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends local childminder meetings in order to receive regular safeguarding updates. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the actions she should take should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly checks her home for potential hazards and takes appropriate steps to ensure that the environment remains safe for children. The childminder researches the latest developments in early years practice. She accesses training and uses the internet to update her knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly provides parents with information about their child's progress. She makes suggestions about things they may like to try at home. This generally, helps support their child's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a wide range of exciting learning opportunities which covers all areas of learning and development. Children enthusiastically make choices and lead their own learning. The childminder talks to children as they play, showing interest and enthusiasm for what they choose to do. She skilfully recognises the potential for learning in children's self-chosen activities. For example, she develops children's understanding of number and size as they choose to explore and play with balls. Children enjoy sharing their favourite stories with the childminder. She gently introduces new words and explains their meaning as she talks with children. This helps to support their communication skills. The childminder's gentle and kind approach when teaching young children is especially effective. Her knowledge of children's progress ensures that she provides them with an appropriate level of challenge. This helps them successfully take

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very well with the nurturing childminder. She uses daily routines and activities effectively to promote children's independence. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is an excellent role model and manages children's behaviour well. She uses positive praise and encouragement to promote their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder and children attend groups in the local community. This helps to develop children's social skills as they play with other children. The childminder is aware of the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides a healthy and nutritious variety of meals and snacks. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in her garden and on trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and confident learners who are motivated and enjoy trying new experiences. They enthusiastically make decisions about their own learning, actively exploring and solving problems as they play. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for what they need to learn next and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475518 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 976769 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 2014 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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