Tracey Cash

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2017 21 February 2014

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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 regularly reflects on her practice. She makes continual improvements that benefit children. For example, since her last inspection, she has made considerable improvements to her outdoor area. Parents' views are gathered and the childminder adapts her practice according to their suggestions.  Children receive many opportunities to develop their independence. Young children capably dress themselves and older children enjoy the responsibility of routine tasks, such as drying the outdoor equipment before use.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress. She shares information with parents and together they focus on what children need to learn next. This shared approach contributes to the good levels of progress that children make.  The childminder provides a safe and homely environment that is well organised and well equipped. She is committed to ensuring that children are able to make their own

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This provision is good

choices and decisions during play. For example, she displays pictures that younger children use to ask for resources that are out of sight.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children's ability to understand each others' feelings.  Sometimes, the childminder does not plan and deliver large group activities precisely enough to help individual children make even greater progress in their learning.

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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

 help children to develop an even greater awareness of each others' feelings  focus even more precisely on children's individual learning during large group activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed relevant documentation, such as children's records, evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents provided prior to the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of current safeguarding issues. They are able to recognise potential signs of abuse and are confident in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern arising. The childminder is a good role model who supports her assistant well. She uses the knowledge gained through her recent childcare qualification to offer him ongoing guidance and feedback. This helps her assistant extend his skills and knowledge. Together they decide on further professional development opportunities and consider how training will benefit children. For example, they plan to attend a children's sign-language course to further support children's communication skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide good levels of interactions during child-initiated play. Children listen with interest as the childminder reads books and uses puppets. Children join in with excitement and repeat familiar parts of the story. This helps them to develop communication, language and early literacy skills. Children confidently use a range of resources outdoors, including tricycles, balance bikes and climbing equipment. This helps children to develop physical skills. Older children challenge themselves and make predictions. For example, they concentrate as they attempt to throw a ball into small holes, helping to develop good coordination skills. The childminder extends their learning further. She talks with children about size and shapes. This helps them to develop a greater understanding of mathematical learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring and knows children well. Parents share detailed information to help support children's physical and emotional well-being, such as how children have slept overnight. This enables the childminder to tailor their routine to suit children's needs throughout the day. Children engage in regular handwashing routines and brush their teeth. This helps to support children's understanding of keeping themselves healthy. The childminder generally promotes children's behaviour well. Consistent methods are used and children use good manners. The childminder values each child and they are made to feel welcome in her home. For example, they have each created a family tree that are displayed on the wall. Children are proud of their creations; they describe themselves positively and display high levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning, such as school. All children are working within the expected age bands for their age. Older children are starting to form some letters of their name and are beginning to tell the time. Younger children enjoy using pencils and are able to hold them with increasing control. Children are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves safe from harm. For example, they know to avoid certain areas outside when it has been raining to help to reduce the risk of slipping.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458759 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1087451 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Cheadle Heath area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with one assistant on a full-time basis. 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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