Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 16 December 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 knows individual children well and carefully monitors their development. She observes them as they play and uses the information to identify their next steps in learning effectively.  The childminder helps children to settle quickly into her homely and welcoming setting. She forms close bonds with the children and responds readily to their needs.  Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They freely explore the environment and independently choose from the range of toys and activities on offer.  The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the local community. She takes them to local parks, where she provides opportunities for them to collect natural objects, to help children learn about the natural world.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Information about children's care and learning is shared very effectively. This contributes to ensuring that there is a continuous approach

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend younger children's speaking skills.  The childminder has not considered how she can gain skills and knowledge that will be the most useful in helping her support the children she has attending in making the best possible progress.

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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

 strengthen support for the youngest children to make the best possible progress in developing their speaking skills  focus professional development more precisely on gaining skills and knowledge that can be used to enhance the support for individual children's learning, based on their particular needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She took account of the views of their parents and other parents from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify and respond to concerns about children's welfare and she keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She places a high importance on keeping children safe, and checks all toys and areas of her home regularly to make sure they are suitable for children. The childminder completes ongoing summaries of children's achievements. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and respond to these quickly, to help all children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has developed good partnerships with other professionals and shares information with them about children's learning to promote continuity. Through her self-evaluation and by seeking the views of children and parents, she reflects on the quality of her provision to help her to identify where she can make further improvements. Parents are highly complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder uses a range of techniques to support children and help them progress. She interacts with them positively as they play, demonstrates how things work and gives encouragement. Young children enjoy sensory experiences as they explore the texture of different materials and the sounds made by various musical instruments. Children manipulate small objects, which helps promote the development of their small- muscle skills. For example, they are captivated when investigating wooden toy nuts and bolts. Young children demonstrate their curiosity and inquisitiveness as they play with technological toys. They quickly develop a good understanding of the connections between pushing buttons and making sounds or making lights flash.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is kind and caring in her approach and children respond well to her praise and encouragement. She is particularly sensitive to the emotional needs of children when they are experiencing periods of change. Children learn to respect and be kind to others. For instance, they learn about different cultural festivals and use resources that help them to express their feelings appropriately. Children enjoy a range of healthy and nutritious meals and the childminder helps them to learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children good safety procedures to support their well-being. For example, they participate in fire evacuation drills and learn road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage in purposeful play and make secure foundations for future learning. They are motivated and eager to learn new skills. They remain engaged in activities for a significant period of time. Children's literacy and mathematical skills develop very well. For example, children enjoy using the wide range of books available and listening to stories. They are learning to recognise numbers, colours and shapes as they play and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306930 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1064729 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Romiley area of Stockport. She operates her provision all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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