Stordy, Carol Jean

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2017 2 February 2015

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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 understanding of how children develop. She plans activities that children enjoy and that support them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children benefit from regular visits to places within the community and local parks. This supports their physical development and provides opportunities for children to learn more about the world around them.  Children are supported to develop good social skills. They form early friendships and learn to share and take turns. They listen to each other's ideas and engage in conversations while they play.  Parents are very complimentary about the care and teaching the childminder provides. Information is exchanged daily regarding children's care and achievements. This helps parents to support their child's learning at home.  Children behave exceptionally well and are happy and confident in their surroundings. They form strong attachments with the childminder who is caring and kind. This helps

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This provision is good

them to feel safe and emotionally secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not use opportunities to challenge children's thinking, to further enhance 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

 extend opportunities to challenge children's thinking skills to help enhance their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play indoors and discussed their learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies, procedures, children's learning and development records and required records for suitability.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She knows the correct action to take if she is concerned about any child in her care. A wide range of policies and procedures are implemented in her daily practice. This helps the childminder to promote the smooth and safe running of her service. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and outings to help her identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder monitors children's progress to help identify any areas where they may need additional help. She works well with other professionals and settings that children attend to share ongoing information on children's care and learning needs. The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents in making ongoing improvements to her service. She attends relevant training and shares information with other childminders to build on her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information and takes account of children's ongoing interests to support the next steps in their learning. Children are confident to initiate and lead their own play. They use their imagination in various role-play scenarios and enthusiastically join in with creative activities. They sing songs, dance and make their own designs using play sand and a variety of art and construction materials. The childminder plays alongside children. She recognises when they will benefit from trying things out for themselves and where they might need further encouragement. Children are active learners who are confident speakers and good listeners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and care is tailored to meet their individual needs. Children learn to be kind and respect the differences and similarities between themselves and others. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to be well mannered and polite. Children develop a strong sense of independence. They make decisions regarding what they would like to do, such as playing with small-world toys or dressing up as different characters. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. They manage their personal needs with minimal help. For example, they wash and dry their hands and take off their own shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to participate and concentrate well in their play. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children acquire important skills to help prepare them for their next stage in learning. For instance, children are eager to look at books and make marks using different writing resources. They improve their dexterity by using different tools and implements. Children develop a positive awareness of early mathematical concepts, such as number and shapes. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement consistently to children. This helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304311 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1090586 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Northwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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