Childminder 306582

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 15 May 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 dedicated and experienced childminder considers the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of her setting and planning future changes.  The childminder accurately assesses the progress that children make. She swiftly identifies any gaps in children's learning and implements plans to ensure they receive the support they need to make good progress.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She works closely with parents to find out about children's learning and care needs when they first start. Parents receive regular information about their child's progress and are well supported to contribute to their learning at home.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources and experiences and children make good progress from their starting points. She teaches children to respect differences and actively promotes equality and diversity in her setting.  Children's experiences are enriched during regular trips to the park. For example,

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This provision is good

children enthusiastically talk about watching squirrels and feeding the ducks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when the childminder does not encourage children to think for themselves and try out their own ideas, particularly during creative activities.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's growing understanding of healthy eating.

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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 children's thinking skills even further and encourage them to try out their own ideas  make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of how healthy eating contributes to their ongoing good health.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the family home.  The inspector considered the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is deeply committed to providing high-quality early years experiences for children and their families. She plans a range of professional development opportunities and ensures she remains up to date with more recent changes to safeguarding guidance. The childminder is aware of the signs, which would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has developed a range of policies, procedures and documents to support her in delivering a good-quality service to families. Since her last inspection, the childminder has strengthened her partnerships with other providers who also provide care for the children. She uses the information shared about children's care and learning to ensure consistency in their experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children asking them questions that help to extend their learning further. She supports children's developing social, communication and physical skills well. The childminder introduces and explains new words as children play. For example, she explains the word carnivore when talking to children about lions. Children delight in sharing their favourite books. They cuddle up to the childminder and point to the pictures as she reads, enthusiastically joining in with familiar parts of the story. The childminder encourages children to count and compare objects. For example, children talk about the different toy giraffes and sequence them according to their size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. All children benefit from the caring and nurturing environment provided. The childminder's home is well organised. Children choose from the wide variety of resources available, helping to develop their independence. The childminder is an effective role model. She is always on hand to praise good behaviour and compliment children on their good manners. Children have a strong sense of belonging and feel proud of who they are. Children manage their personal care well, appropriate to their age. For example, they know where tissues are when they need to blow their nose and learn to cover their mouths as they cough.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and enjoy activities across all areas of learning. Children develop good skills and a positive attitude to learning. They are curious and independent learners. Children can identify numbers and start to recognise letters and patterns. They often practise their early writing skills, such as when writing their names. The childminder prepares them well for their next stage of learning, including their eventual move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306582 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1063950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder offers funded places 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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Telephone number

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