Childminder EY430799

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 26 April 2016

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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 passionate and dedicated childminder has made significant changes since the last inspection. She continues to improve her knowledge and reflects well on her provision. She is committed to continue to enhance the good quality using feedback obtained. This has resulted in many positive developments and progression.  Relationships with parents are excellent and contribute towards consistency in children's overall experiences. The childminder keeps them updated and actively seeks parental involvement. This helps her to plan activities to complement children's current skills and interests at home.  The childminder uses her skills and knowledge well to provide appealing activities to motivate all children. The very enthusiastic childminder joins in with them as they play. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with her.  The friendly and caring childminder provides a home-from-home setting. This helps

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This provision is good

children to develop trusting relationships with her. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel content, safe and well protected in the warm and welcoming environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The way that resources and equipment are organised does not fully support children's ability to make independent choices and lead their own play.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from all schools about children's individual abilities and interests to plan even more complementary activities and experiences.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to make even more independent choices and initiate their own play  strengthen partnerships with all schools and gather more detailed information about children's individual skills and capabilities, further promoting continuity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play and activities indoors and outside.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, discussed self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of her assistants.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents. She spoke to one parent and looked at written feedback provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. She knows how to respond to any concerns about a child. The childminder completes regular assessments of the environment to identify and minimise any potential risks. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge updated. She attends training, seeks information from the internet and regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas for best practice. She provides ongoing support to her assistants in order to maintain the good quality. This helps them to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and interacts very well with children. She understands how children learn through play and involves them in the planning process. The childminder gathers general school themes, which she uses to plan some complementary experiences. As children make bird feeders, the childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language. Children measure quantities as they add bird seed and raisins and compare shapes and sizes. They capably count the number of scoops. Children explore using their senses and delight as they add honey and use their hands to cover cardboard tubes with the mixture. The childminder asks purposeful questions to encourage children's thinking and speaking skills. She encourages them to describe the consistency and texture. Children develop small finger muscles, which helps them to develop their physical skills in preparation for early writing. Younger girls persevere to thread small coloured beads and try hard to tie

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

knots in the lace. They proudly wear the necklaces they make and delight as the childminder acknowledges their achievements. This helps to support their confidence and motivation to have a go, in preparation for future learning in school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model who genuinely cares for all children and has fun playing with them. Older children make information signs, which the childminder displays around her home. The signs include reminders to knock before entering the bathroom and to be a good friend. This is one way that children learn to understand expectations and routines and contributes towards their excellent behaviour. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests and routines on entry. This helps to provide consistency in meeting their care needs and helps them to settle well. The considerate and attentive childminder takes time to get to know children individually. This contributes to their high levels of self-assurance and emotional security. Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle and to manage their self-care. They have daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors. For example, children particularly enjoy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

going out into the local area to find trees to hang their bird feeders. The childminder supports their ability to recognise risk and keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to spot possible danger outside. Children carefully avoid large puddles and trip hazards as they consider where to hang the bird feeder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430799 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1058484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with two assistants.

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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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