Childminder EY472901

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 2017 5 July 2016

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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

 Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. The childminder works closely with parents and helps children to settle when they start at the setting. She has a good relationship with them and supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play and physical exercise. Children have access to a well-resourced garden and enjoy daily outings in the local area.  Overall, the childminder encourages children's speaking skills and skilfully ignites their curiosity. She uses effective teaching methods to extend their thinking skills.  The childminder works well with parents and knows the importance of working with other settings children attend. She promotes a joined-up approach to ensure children's continued good progress.  The childminder works effectively with the co-childminder and assistant. They reflect on each other's practice and work together to make changes to the setting that improve

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend opportunities to increase children's sense of responsibility when following instructions and small tasks.  At times, the childminder does not reshape some activities to ensure the highest levels of engagement from younger children.

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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

 build on opportunities to increase children's sense of responsibility when following instructions and small tasks  extend and adapt learning opportunities to sustain younger children's engagement to the highest levels.

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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 took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge regarding child protection issues and knows the correct procedures to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder prioritises children's safety and supervises them well. She works with the co-childminder and assistant to ensure the environment is safe and secure for children. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately to identify any areas to provide further support. She effectively observes children and plans activities to support their good progress. Furthermore, she shares assessments of children with parents and relevant professionals. The childminder has effectively addressed the actions since her last inspection. She is committed to further professional development and uses links with the local authority to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she has utilised training on outdoor play to provide a vibrant and stimulating learning space.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and supports their interests and learning well. She supports older children's problem-solving and thinking skills effectively. For example, children explore the water wall with fascination and curiosity. They predict where the water will fall and use different sized containers to collect, pour and measure the water. Children gain increasing confidence in their communication skills. The childminder models language clearly to extend their conversational skills and vocabulary. Children develop mathematical skills well. For instance, they enjoy counting objects and recognise shapes and colours in the environment. Children have good opportunities to practise their balance and coordination skills. They enjoy playing ball games and manoeuvring small bicycles in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs. Children quickly build good relationships with the childminder and others. The childminder shares regular information and strategies with parents to support children's learning and development. She ensures children's health and hygiene are a priority. Children enjoy making healthy snacks with the childminder. She is a good role model and teaches them to use good manners, such as using please and thank you appropriately. The childminder consistently praises children's achievements and supports their efforts. She encourages their cooperative and social play. Children learn to play safely with gentle reminders from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show high levels of motivation in learning new concepts. For example, they compare and mix the textures of sand and water and are intrigued when they observe the changes. Children of all ages show interest in developing their early writing skills. For example, they enjoy using chalks to make marks and create daily menus for the mud kitchen. They demonstrate increasing confidence in their social skills during mealtimes and group activities. Children make good progress from the time they start at the setting. They gain important skills to prepare them for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472901 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1085452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with a co- childminder and occasionally an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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