Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of child development. She plans interesting, challenging and personalised experiences which capture children's interests and keep them motivated to learn.  The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's writing skills. She helps them to develop good pencil control and demonstrates the correct formation of letters.  The childminder teaches children well about respect, acceptance and tolerance. She has distilled a culture in which children embrace difference and individuality. Children are well rounded and thoughtful individuals who show genuine care and affection for one another.  Robust systems are in place for the tracking and monitoring of children's learning and development. Regular liaison with parents and teachers ensures that children receive the relevant intervention and support. This means that children make good and better

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This provision is good

progress across all areas of learning.  Partnership working is strong. Parents are kept well informed of their child's developmental progress and receive regular feedback summaries. Links with the community, local authority advisory team and external childcare professionals are robust.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than attending mandatory training, such as safeguarding, the childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder has not found effective ways to engage all parents and children in the self-evaluation process.

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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 the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents and children more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. She keeps up to date with legislative changes and complies with mandatory training programmes, such as first aid. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the correct steps to take should an allegation be made against herself or a family member. Overall, self-evaluation is good. Improvement plans are regularly monitored and are targeted well. The childminder aspires to be outstanding and shows a good capacity to continually improve and drive forward change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and uses this information well to plan, assess and extend their learning further. Teaching is good. Children are independent learners who are keen to take on new challenges. They show great determination as they master new skills, such as riding a bicycle and operating cause and effect toys. Children's laughter and natural inquisitiveness to explore permeates throughout this high-quality setting. They confidently move from one task to the other and show good levels of self-esteem and self- confidence during their play. Children become fascinated while searching for bugs, conkers and leaves outdoors. They enjoy making different models from dough and show good concentration skills while building towers. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks them challenging questions and listens to them with genuine interest. Children confidently communicate with each other and use

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder places high emphasis on children's physical and emotional well-being. She spends time getting to know them and their families during the settling-in period. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder uses clear, consistent and age-appropriate behavioural expectations. She provides children with meaningful praise and encourages them to be self-motivated and independent individuals. Children tend to their own physical needs, lead their own play and show a good awareness of the needs and feelings of others. The childminder discusses the importance of healthy living and provides children with plenty of opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and abilities make good progress across the areas of learning. They are resilient individuals who show good levels of perseverance. They learn how to take care of their play environment, share and take turns. They follow instructions and show good concentration skills as they discuss capacity and quantity during water play. Children acquire positive attitudes to learning and gain the necessary skills to support their readiness for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477864 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 991228 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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