Childminder EY483102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2017 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 quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She enthusiastically joins in with children's play and extends their learning, which helps encourage them to be confident learners.  The childminder plans a good range of challenging activities. She uses information from observations and assessment to effectively support children's good progress.  The childminder provides a well resourced, stimulating learning environment. She also takes children on regular outings and they enjoy a range of outdoor activities.  The childminder knows the children in her care very well. Children show they are settled and have built secure attachments with her. This supports their self-assurance and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder is committed to making improvements and providing a high-quality service. She welcomes feedback from parents and accurately reflects on her provision

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This provision is good

to set priority targets and support good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, unnecessary background noise disrupts children's learning and listening skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 ensure that children have all the opportunities they need to learn and listen without unnecessary distraction  build on opportunities for children to learn further about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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, including children's records and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Daily risk assessments are used effectively to provide a safe learning environment for children. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She monitors children's progress closely, which enables her to identify and plan their next steps in their learning. The childminder uses various ways to develop her practice further. For example, she carries our professional research and has built links with other childminders to promote positive outcomes children. The childminder shares regular information with parents and encourages their participation to further support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds to children's interests very well. For instance, planned activities, such as a dinosaur hunt in the garden and a car wash activity, ensure children's good motivation. Children are fascinated as they engage in sensory play. For example, they explore the different textures of pasta, rice and beans. The childminder extends their learning to compare different size and develop their basic counting skills. They start to show an interest in imaginary play as they pretend to make soup. Children experiment with different ways of using the resources on offer and the childminder closely supports their exploratory play. For example, children's curiosity is ignited as they enjoy the mechanical effects of winding a toy car up and watching the wheels turn. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she uses conversations and songs and encourages children to repeat and learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supervises children attentively and effectively supports their good health. For instance, children benefit from healthy meals and regular exercise. Furthermore, they learn the importance of good hygiene practice. Children behave well and there are effective systems in place to encourage their positive behaviour and self-esteem. For example, the childminder is a positive role model. She provides consistent praise and encouragement for children's achievements and efforts. Children play sociably together and learn to share and take turns well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show increasing concentration skills as they eagerly join in with activities. They thoroughly enjoy listening to their favourite books with the childminder. For example, children learn about farmyard animals and joyfully repeat the sounds they make. They direct their own play and independently choose from the range of age-appropriate activities. Children's growing independence is encouraged well. For example, they learn to tidy up after themselves and follow house rules. Children learn key skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483102 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 996724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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