Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 25 June 2013

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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 reflects on the quality of her practice regularly. She considers the views of parents when planning future improvements to her provision.  The childminder attends training and other professional development opportunities. This helps to ensure her knowledge and skills remain up to date.  The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to provide activities that motivate them in their learning.  The childminder observes children to find out what they can do. She uses this information well to plan what they need to learn next in order to make good progress.  Children are settled and form close emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children learn and develop.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She informs parents of the progress their children make. The childminder offers suggestions as to how parents

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This provision is good

may support their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support younger children to develop their growing vocabulary. She does not always recognise opportunities to introduce new words during children's play.  Partnerships with any other early years settings that children also attend have not been fully established.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to introduce and develop children's understanding of new words as they play  strengthen partnerships with any other settings that children attend, in order to help provide greater consistency in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity provided.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the family home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse. She is clear about the action she should take in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment regularly and takes appropriate steps to ensure any risks to children are minimised. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved the way in which she monitors the progress children make. She assesses children's progress carefully. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and quickly implements plans to ensure they make good progress. The childminder links with other childminders in order to discuss practice and help her to reflect on her own provision. The childminder understands her responsibility to monitor the practice of her assistant if he is used in the future, for example, to collect children from school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She regularly observes and assesses children's play. She successfully identifies children's achievements and what they need to learn next. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication, physical and social skills well. The childminder talks with children as they play, describing what she sees them doing. She asks questions that challenge children in their thinking. This helps to extend their learning further. Children enjoy developing early writing skills. For example, they delight in exploring the different marks they can make using a range of vegetables and coloured paints. Young children are introduced to number through everyday routines. For example, they help to count building blocks as they tidy them away.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent in their learning. They make choices about what they would like to play with. The childminder is a good role model. She effectively supports children to manage their own behaviour. The childminder explains why some behaviours are not appropriate and praises children when she observes good behaviour. The childminder is sensitive to the needs and feelings of children. She is always on hand to offer gentle reassurance and encouragement as children try new experiences. The childminder understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides a range of healthy snacks and ensures that good hygiene routines are consistently maintained. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills in the garden and enjoy trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They gain useful skills to support their future learning. Children enjoy exploring and are willing to try new experiences. They are confident, independent learners who readily join in with the activities on offer. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361209 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1043085 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Cheadle, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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