Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2017 12 July 2013

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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 a good awareness of the strengths of her setting and identifies areas for improvement. She gathers regular feedback when evaluating quality. This helps her to maintain the good practice achieved at the last inspection.  Overall, the qualified childminder uses her experience and skills well to help children to make good progress. She shares a record of children's learning and development with parents. This includes regular observations and accurate assessments.  The environment is inviting and welcoming. Children develop close bonds with the friendly and responsive childminder, who knows them well. These contribute towards their self-esteem and emotional well-being. All children are happy and content.  The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and healthy eating, contributing towards children's physical health. They enjoy regular active play in the appealing outdoor area and benefit from a variety of outings in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, group activities do not fully support the individual needs and interests of children of different ages and abilities.  Systems used to gather information from parents about children's ongoing development are not always successful and information gathered from parents on entry is not detailed enough to help the childminder to plan even more precisely from the start.

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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

 review the organisation of group activities and increase the potential for all children to make rapid progress in their learning  establish highly effective systems to gather detailed information from parents about children's learning and further support their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults, who live on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation provided prior to the inspection.  The inspector held ongoing discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She ensures that any potential hazards or risks to children are identified and minimised. For example, cleaning materials and alcohol are stored safely out of children's reach. Furthermore, she is astutely aware of the necessity to maintain her own suitability and that of any adults, who live in the home, helping to keep children safe. The childminder is committed to continually developing her skills and knowledge. She undertakes training, completes her own research and shares ideas for good practice with another local childminder. The childminder has achieved a level 3 qualification since the last inspection. This has impacted positively on her teaching. She uses her expertise and information gained to help to promote good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children count and capably recognise numbers. The childminder uses a song and rhyme session with props to help to increase children's mathematical awareness. Younger boys particularly enjoy playing with vehicles and a large garage. They spend increasing periods of time arranging cars into patterns, contributing towards their understanding of categorisation and position. All children have a great time using their senses to explore sand. They use various tools to mix and feel the texture. They exclaim their delight as the consistency of the sand changes when they add water. The childminder skilfully introduces descriptive language as children play, helping to support their speaking skills. The childminder provides a shiny, blue foil 'under-the-water' activity and children are intrigued by different shells and sea life creatures. They learn new words, such as 'octopus'. The childminder introduces corresponding information books which help to develop their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

knowledge further and support their literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares daily information with teachers. This helps to provide continuity for older children who attend both settings. Secure relationships are apparent. The childminder enthusiastically interacts with children and joins in with their play. All children play happily together and roll balls to each other. Older children invite younger children to join in with a game of hide and seek. Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She readily offers praise and encouragement and acknowledges children's achievements. For example, by rewarding them with stickers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn many skills in readiness for future learning and the eventual move to school. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners, who play and explore with confidence. Older girls use good physical skills and demonstrate strong spatial awareness. They capably manoeuvre balance bicycles around the garden, pretending they are riding motorcycles. Children communicate well and demonstrate strong self-help skills in relation to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453805 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1101478 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised 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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