Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 18 November 2014

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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 has taken effective steps to improve her practice since the last inspection. She has successfully addressed the action and recommendations that were raised. She has implemented effective systems for monitoring the quality of her setting. This has helped contribute to improved outcomes for children.  Settling-in arrangements are flexible and help to meet the needs of all children. Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder and this helps to foster their sense of security and well-being.  Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active and they enjoy the many challenges available to them outdoors. For example, they skilfully climb and balance on the climbing equipment and use wheeled toys to negotiate space. These activities help children to develop the confidence to take age-appropriate risks in play.  Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder actively involves parents in their

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This provision is good

child's learning. She uses communication diaries to update them about their child's progress and learning. Children make good progress in their development and are gaining the skills needed for the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to fully support their developing writing skills.  Occasionally, children are sometimes distracted from concentrating on and engaging in activities due to background noise from the television, which is sometimes too loud.

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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

 find more ways to develop children's emerging writing skills, to help further enhance their already good literacy development  review the use of the television to help limit distraction and build on children's ability to engage and concentrate on activities for a sustained period of time.

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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 spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written questionnaires, recent letters and cards.  The inspector 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shows good knowledge of child protection issues. She is aware of the action to take if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. This helps to keep children safe from harm. Risk assessments are used well to identify and minimise potential risks to children. For example, the childminder has thoroughly risk assessed the rear garden to help ensure children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder demonstrates commitment to her ongoing professional development. She completes mandatory training and has achieved a recognised early years qualification since her last inspection. She uses the knowledge gained from training well to help drive further improvements. For example, she has improved the quality and organisation of resources to help provide children with greater opportunities to make independent choices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has secure knowledge of how children learn. She carefully checks children's progress through her observations and plans interesting activities that focus on what they need to learn next. Children are motivated to learn and play and explore with confidence. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy baking activities where they practice counting and problem solving. The childminder interacts with children well and her teaching is good. She focuses on developing children's thinking and communication skills. For example, she asks meaningful questions, repeats back what children say and builds on conversations she has with children. Children are articulate and show confidence to communicate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The playroom is welcoming and interesting to children. Toys and resources are easily accessible, stimulating and capture children's interest. Children confidently explore and engage in activities. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe from harm. For example, she teaches children how to tidy away toys before selecting further activities so that they have a safe place to play. This helps to foster children's sense of responsibility and cooperation. The childminder is a good role model. She guides children and teaches them how to share and take turns during activities. Children behave well and play cooperatively together. Children's health and physical well- being are promoted well. They are learning about the importance of good hygiene routines. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and before undertaking baking activities in order to help keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They gain useful skills to support their future learning and eventual move to school. Children develop confidence and social skills away from the childminder's home. They enjoy visits to playgroups and places of interest within the community. This contributes to children learning about the wider world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332423 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1044482 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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