Childminder EY481043

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 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 carefully assesses children's progress and plans a varied and interesting range of activities that focuses on what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder's teaching is good. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and is focused on helping them to enjoy and achieve what they set out to do. For example, she encourages children to persevere with tasks and to keep on trying. Children readily explore the environment and engage in activities well.  The childminder has developed secure and trusting relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's development and successfully promotes their learning at home. Children benefit from the shared approach to having their learning needs met.  The childminder is friendly, caring and patient. She provides a welcoming environment that helps children to feel secure and confident. Children have developed secure

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This provision is good

attachments to the childminder and their behaviour is good.  Children's early writing skills are effectively fostered. They enjoy a range of opportunities and use varied resources to practise their mark making.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes completes tasks for children that they are capable of completing for themselves.  The childminder does not make use of all play opportunities to help fully promote children's early reading skills.

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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

 extend opportunities to help children complete personal tasks for themselves and to further encourage and promote their already good independence skills  make even better use of all play opportunities to develop children's early reading skills further.

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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 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 recent cards, letters and written parental questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually reflects on her provision and practice, taking on board the views of children, parents and other professionals. She plans for improvements well and considers how best to use the early years pupil premium funding effectively. For example, she has enhanced outdoor resources to help promote children's continued good progress. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She shows commitment to continually updating her knowledge and understanding of the early years. She has recently completed safeguarding training and reports that this has helped her to develop a deeper understanding of the possible signs of abuse. She is aware of her duty to protect children from harm and is knowledgeable of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. She is aware of how different groups of children learn and adapts activities accordingly. For example, she provides suitable resources for younger children so that they can take part in all activities and develop the confidence to have a go. The childminder uses her knowledge gained from many years of teaching experience to promote children's learning. She captures children's listening and attention skills well during an animated story about bugs and insects. A particular strength of the childminder's is her ability to extend and build upon children's experiences. For example, she provides children with magnifying glasses to look at and notice detailed features of the worms they find. This helps children to make links with the wider world. Children develop an interest in mathematics. They spontaneously use mathematical language, stating, 'It is bigger' to describe the different size of worms.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes very good use of the stimulating, challenging and richly resourced outdoor play area to help promote children's learning. Children are active and enthusiastic. They use their imaginations well as they build dens from natural materials and create things in the mud kitchen. They develop good physical skills as they use climbing equipment and ride scooters around the garden. Children develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds children to take extra care when riding the scooters. Children feel confident to explore their surroundings and enjoy learning outdoors. Children's health and well-being are fostered well. They benefit from daily home-cooked meals that are nutritional, balanced and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning. Children develop good language skills. Older children talk confidently to each other about what they are doing. Younger children, whose language is still developing, are encouraged to find and name objects, repeat single words and use sounds in play. Children demonstrate they are well prepared for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481043 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 986958 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 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 Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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