Childminder EY394164

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 28 June 2016

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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 taken positive steps to promptly address the previous actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has improved her knowledge, reflects well on her provision and actively seeks further ways to enhance quality and make positive changes.  The quality of teaching is good and supports children to make good progress. The well- qualified childminder uses her skills and experience to extend and enhance children's learning. As children play and explore the childminder joins in with them. Children enjoy her involvement in their play.  The welcoming childminder provides a homely environment for all children. She is a positive role model, which helps children to develop trusting relationships with her. Children show through their good behaviour that they are happy, settled and secure.  Partnerships with parents are established straight away. The childminder strongly values parental contributions. She works very closely with them, to keep them well

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This provision is good

informed. Robust communication strategies are used to support children's learning with the childminder and at home.  The childminder is proactive in developing links with other providers who share the care and learning of children. Children are supported well as consistent methods are adopted across settings. This contributes towards their continued progress over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to independently enjoy sensory exploration using a range of media and materials.  The childminder has not yet developed a focused programme for professional development, to raise the existing good quality and practice even further.

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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 independently explore a range of media and materials, to further support their sensory development and creativity  implement a targeted programme for professional development, to help to raise the already good quality care and learning for children to the highest level.

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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 jointly observed and evaluated an activity 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 as well as of all adults who live on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures that support children's care, learning, health and safety are effectively used. The childminder is aware of the possible signs that would cause her to have concerns about children's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow and keeps updated with any changes to safeguarding information. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to identify any possible hazards and minimise them. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder attends compulsory training and meets with other childminders to share information and knowledge. Generally, this helps her to keep updated about changes to policy or practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next. She follows their individual interests when providing activities and experiences. This helps to motivate children to learn. The childminder uses animated language as she engages children in conversation about their favourite cartoon characters. She asks open-ended questions and allows even young children sufficient time to respond to her. This helps them to develop their thinking and speaking skills. Children develop an early interest in reading. The childminder provides books from much-loved television programmes, to enthuse children and capture their interests. Children sort and match pictures as the childminder engages them in activities using magnetic shapes at a large easel. This contributes towards their problem solving skills and mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very friendly and caring. All children build strong emotional attachments with her. Children develop high levels of self-esteem. They persevere as they take time to fit different-sized boxes and tubes into a larger box and to open zips on their belongings. They delight when they succeed and especially enjoy the childminder's praise and congratulations. The childminder supports children to become independent. She provides a variety of warm clothes and encourages younger children to dress up the soft toys and themselves. This contributes towards their self-care. Children develop good knowledge of health and hygiene through daily routines and activities. This contributes towards their physical health and well-being. Furthermore, they benefit from regular outdoor play opportunities and have many experiences to learn about the local community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and eager learners who are able to make independent choices and lead their own play. They make consistently good progress from their starting points. All children develop good social skills and are capable in managing their own self-care, in relation to their age and stage of development. They are very able communicators and even young children demonstrate high levels of mathematical awareness. This contributes towards their future learning and helps to support older children to be ready for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394164 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1056241 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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