Childminder EY409093

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2017 17 December 2015

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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 experienced childminder is committed to providing the best early years experiences for young children. She considers the views of parents as she evaluates the quality of her service and plans any future changes.  The childminder attends regular training opportunities. This helps her to develop her skills further and keep up to date.  The childminder carefully assesses children's progress. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder swiftly implements plans that help to ensure all children make good progress.  The nurturing childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. She is always on hand to offer gentle reassurance and praise whenever needed. This contributes to children's high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She provides them with a good range of information about their children's care and learning, in order to keep

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This provision is good

them informed of their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to do things for themselves and solve their own problems as they play.  Sometimes, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond, in order to help develop their speaking skills during conversations.

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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 for children to do things for themselves and solve simple problems as they play  provide enough time for children to think and respond when engaging in conversations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with a small number of parents and took account of their views during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that suitability checks are completed on all adults residing within her home and that this information is shared with Ofsted. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She can identify the possible signs of abuse and knows exactly who to contact should she have concerns about the well-being of a child. The childminder checks her home for potential risks regularly. She takes appropriate action to ensure that children remain safe and free from harm. Practice is well documented and policies are effectively implemented and shared with parents. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership should children attend any other settings in the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's starting points are identified through information provided by parents and initial observations made by the childminder. The childminder is aware of children's current interests. She uses this information, along with her understanding of what children need to learn next, to plan a range of stimulating activities both indoors and outside. The childminder plays alongside children and makes suggestions about things they may like to play with next. She effectively supports children to develop their counting skills. For example, she supports children to count the number of sharks in the water tray outdoors. The childminder helps children to make links in their learning. For example, she reminds children of how they dug holes to plant flowers, as they play in the mud.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settle well with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model. She gently and consistently manages children's behaviour. The childminder sensitively supports children to understand when their behaviour is not appropriate and praises them when they make good choices. Children attend toddler groups within the local community. This means they have opportunities to play alongside other children and develop important skills, such as turn taking and sharing. The childminder is aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She supports children to develop their understanding of good hygiene practices. The childminder provides a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the well-resourced garden and during trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and active learners. They enjoy trying new experiences and are motivated in their learning. Children make choices about what they would like to play with. They express themselves confidently. Children make good progress from their starting points. Overall, they are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and development and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409093 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1058420 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 17 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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