Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice to recognise her strengths and to identify areas for improvement. For example, she has identified specific training around behaviour management to further her knowledge and skills in this area.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly observes and assesses children's play and learning. She uses this information well to carefully plan what children need to learn next.  Children are confident and make good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder provides them with stimulating learning experiences that boost their motivation and build on their interests.  Children's emotional development and confidence are high priorities for the childminder. She takes time to get to know children's individual needs. Children form close and secure attachments with her.  Children develop their physical skills through various opportunities. For example, they

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This provision is good

attend music and dance sessions, visit parks and play in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and correct children's vocabulary.  Although daily information is, generally, shared with parents well, there is scope to increase consistency through sharing strategies and increasing opportunities for parental contribution to children's 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

 build on the range of good opportunities that improves and extends children's vocabulary further  extend partnerships with parents even further and encourage their contribution to children's learning and share strategies for continuing children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and discussed the outcomes of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and evidence of the suitability checks.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supervises the children well, she carries out daily safety checks in her home to promote their safety. The childminder understands the correct procedures to record and report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for children. She maintains her professional development in various ways and identifies training needs. She refreshes her knowledge and skills through relevant research and training. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to help her improve her provision further. Overall, the childminder regularly shares detailed information about children's progress and next steps in learning with parents. Parents praise the care and attention their children receive in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and emphasises a child-centred setting. She ensures the learning activities are fun and reflect the interests of children. She develops the role play area for children to fully explore their ideas. For example, the happy house helps children to learn about and explore their feelings and emotions. This is in addition to other activities. The childminder knows the children in her care and meets their needs well. Generally, communication and language development are supported consistently. The childminder promotes children's play in a language-rich environment. For example, they read favourite stories, continuing a theme around animals. She uses resources, such as puppets, to sustain children's ongoing interest during the story. Children have good access to sensory play. For example, they enjoy playing with sand and water in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming home environment. Children settle well and build good attachments with her. The childminder is a good role model and helps children learn good manners. Children's good behaviour is developing well as they learn to share and be kind to one another. For example, the childminder uses a reward chart and uses praise appropriately. Children learn about diversity and enjoy the various books and resources on offer in daily play. Children benefit from healthy foods and daily exercise, which helps promote a healthy lifestyle. For example, they visit playgroup sessions to help their physical development and social skills. Children learn good hygiene routines. For example, they understand they must their wash hands before snack and meal times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills they need in preparation for their future learning, such as at nursery and school. They develop their independence well and direct their own play. For example, they help to tidy up toys and explore resources with confidence. Children learn mathematical concepts, and they count and sort objects. For example, they compare sizes and the number of different animals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482948 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 994874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 the Reddish area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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