Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2016 20 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is very passionate and committed to continue to raise the quality of her provision. She uses reflective practice well to identify any areas to develop, in order to drive forward improvements. The childminder seeks and acts on the views of parents and children to enhance her setting.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the enthusiastic and caring childminder. They are extremely happy and settled. All children demonstrate exceptionally high levels of emotional security and confidence.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. Their speech and language skills are supported very well. The childminder provides a running commentary and introduces children to new words as they play. All children develop excellent speaking and listening skills and are confident communicators.  The rich and vibrant outdoor area and well-considered playroom allow children to explore and choose from a wide range of resources. This helps to maximise

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This provision is good

independence as they lead their own play. All children are motivated and eager to play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet have a specific programme for her own professional development in order to improve practice to the best possible level.  The systems used to share information with parents are not always successful, in order to provide even more consistency in supporting all children's care and learning needs.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely to enhance practice even further  strengthen arrangements for gathering and sharing information with all parents, further promoting joined-up working.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas available for childminding.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and children's learning records. She reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation obtained prior to the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in local authority procedures to report concerns about the welfare of a child. She ensures that her home is secure and suitable, completes visual checks of the premises and helps children to develop awareness of risk and how to keep themselves safe. Before using the slide children declare, 'the slide is wet and needs wiping'. The childminder attends mandatory training. She uses information from other childminders and the internet to keep up to date with changes to policy and practice. Overall, this helps to increase her knowledge. The childminder works closely with local teachers. This helps to promote consistency in meeting the needs of older children who go to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her in-depth knowledge to support children's learning. She provides a range of challenging experiences to stimulate all children and contribute towards their excitement and eagerness to learn. The childminder skilfully teaches children about Autumn using a range of interesting resources. Children spend increasing periods of time making hedgehogs using dough and other materials, including pasta shapes, fir cones and conkers. The childminder introduces children to insects and bugs using a bug hotel. Children delight in peering inside, using magnifying glasses to look at the small animals. This helps to support their awareness of the world around them. When boys show an interest in cars, the childminder encourages them to roll vehicles down tubes. She instantly uses the opportunity to ask purposeful questions, in order to enhance their mathematical awareness.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder promotes children's physical well-being and good health exceptionally well. Children care for themselves and each other, and the childminder uses highly effective ways to support their consideration and empathy. She encourages children to play cooperatively and allows them time to work through problems independently. The childminder sensitively explains how their actions have consequences, which contributes towards excellent behaviour. Children are thoroughly involved in all aspects of their day. They delight in preparing lunch and eagerly select toppings to put onto pizzas. The childminder uses books to enhance children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She animatedly joins in with discussions about fruit and vegetables and role models positive hygiene practices. The outdoor learning area is superb and children develop excellent physical skills. Boys develop confidence as they persevere with new tasks. The childminder

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

offers encouragement as they attempt to throw a ball over a high net. This helps them to develop resilience and a have a go attitude.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress from the start. They are well prepared for the next stages in learning and school. Children are keen learners who make many decisions as they play. They form positive relationships with others and confidently express their feelings and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377356 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1050894 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 3pm to 5pm on a Monday and from 8am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a recognised childcare 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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