Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 6 March 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 has successfully addressed the previous action and recommendations. She has developed good relationships with other settings that children attend. This helps to provide consistency in meeting children's care and learning needs. The childminder reflects on her practice and uses parents' views when evaluating her provision to promote continuous improvement.  The childminder plans challenging and interesting activities based on children's individual interests and learning needs. New experiences excite and motivate children. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The kind and caring childminder places great emphasis on providing children with a homely environment. Children develop warm and trusting relationships with her. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. She works very

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This provision is good

closely with them to keep them well informed. The childminder shares detailed information about children's progress and offers ideas for parents to help children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities for sensory exploration, using a range of media and materials.  The childminder has not yet developed a focused programme for her professional development, to continue to enhance the already good practice and learning experiences for all children.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to enjoy sensory exploration, using a range of media and materials  focus professional development more precisely, to enhance practice even further and raise the good quality learning experiences for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's learning records, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children's safety. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse or neglect and knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children to play and explore. She keeps hazards to a minimum and supervises children well. The childminder attends mandatory training and meets with other childminders to gain information. This generally helps to keep her skills updated. She has established good relationships with local schools. This helps her to plan complementary activities, to support older children's learning in school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The experienced childminder understands how children learn and uses her knowledge well. She provides a range of purposeful learning activities to stimulate all children and contribute towards their good progress. Children respond with excitement as the childminder helps to support their physical skills. She provides coloured blocks for them to piece together. Children develop confidence and a sense of achievement, as their perseverance leads to the successful joining of the blocks. The childminder skilfully introduces children to colour and number during everyday activities and routines. She effectively supports children to develop good communication skills and helps them to gain an early interest in books. She enthusiastically reads their favourite stories, and babies point to the pictures and begin to join in with sounds. Children have fun exploring a range of toys with lights, flaps and buttons. They delight in seeing which animal will pop up next

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and enjoy using their whole bodies to make sounds on the musical mat. This contributes towards their awareness of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an extremely positive role model. Her caring and nurturing approach helps children to build strong emotional attachments with her. Children's behaviour is excellent. Children develop high levels of self-assurance and independence. Babies receive constant reassurance as they begin to take their first steps. The childminder gathers meaningful information from parents and provides flexible sessions to help children to settle in. She discusses healthy food options with parents and reinforces positive hygiene routines. The childminder takes children to a variety of activities at local toddler groups and they have regular opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. This contributes towards children's physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and inquisitive learners who are able to make independent choices and lead their own play. They make consistently good progress from the beginning. They enjoy making marks using chalk which helps to support their early writing skills. All children display high levels of self-assurance and confidence. This helps them to be prepared for future learning and when the time comes, for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306796 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1050856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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