Grundy, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 3 October 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 knowledge of children in her care and is responsive to their needs and interests. She uses information gathered through observing and assessing children's play to recognise skills that children are trying to master and offers opportunities to help them to make good progress.  Children enjoy attending a variety of different groups each day. The childminder takes them to toddler groups and soft-play centres as well as meeting up with a close circle of other childminders. This helps children to mix with others, develop social skills and build upon their confidence.  The childminder supports children to understand rules and expectations. For example, young children are helped to learn how to tidy away toys that they are no longer using. She has high expectations of behaviour and children respond well.  The childminder is calm and patient and treats children with warmth and kindness

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This provision is good

which helps to build their self-esteem. Children are happy, have fun and spend most of their time smiling.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ask parents for detailed information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements in her practice.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start, to provide a clearer understanding of their initial abilities  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development to ensure that high-quality practice is consistently improved upon.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback they provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to protect children from harm and what action to take should she have concerns about their welfare. She conducts robust risk assessments to keep the environment safe and considers potential hazards in her home and on outings. Overall, the childminder reflects well on her setting and makes changes which help to improve outcomes for children, for example, revamping the garden. She makes sure that all mandatory training is kept up to date. Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress. She has daily discussions, sends regular texts and shares their child's learning journal with them. Parents are complimentary about the care and teaching that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are given opportunities and time to explore and experiment with a range of materials and textures. They enjoy handling a variety of natural resources from a sensory basket, such as wooden spoons and sponges. Children are encouraged to engage in messy play, such as playing in shaving foam, jelly and spaghetti and the childminder sensitively joins in with the play. Very young children's communication skills are well supported. The childminder copies the babbling noises that children make, as well as speaking in clear simple language to help their understanding. The childminder spends the majority of time at very young children's level. She maintains eye contact and ensures that children are happy and stimulated.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that are presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices over their own play and promotes their independence. Children's physical development is promoted well. For example, the childminder supports very young children to pull themselves to standing and provides opportunities for children to play at this level. They spend time in the garden and on walks in the community, which help to promote babies' understanding of the world around them and to keep them active. The childminder consistently praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps them to grow in confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with typical expectations for their age. They settle quickly in the setting and form secure bonds with the childminder. Children enjoy pressing buttons on toys and watch with delight as characters pop up in response. This helps to support their small-muscular development and coordination, as well as supporting them to learn about cause and effect. They enjoy sharing books and developing skills that are appropriate for their age, such as feeding themselves. This helps them to be well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320200 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1064827 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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