Childminder EY494225

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 share good, supportive relationships with the childminder. This helps to support their emotional security and fosters a sense of belonging. Children are settled and their individual care needs are well met by the childminder.  The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors their progress and plans next steps to help them make progress in their individual development.  The childminder shares information effectively with parents and other professionals. This helps to provide a shared approach in supporting children's learning and their care.  Children make some choices about their play, accessing low-level resources independently. The childminder plays alongside children, talking about what is happening to help enhance their understanding and their language development.  The childminder evaluates her provision and gathers parents' views to help with this.

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This provision is good

She has development plans in place that are meaningful and that help to drive forward continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's prior skills on entry.  Outdoor learning opportunities are not as varied and stimulating as those provided indoors.

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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 what children can already do when they start at the setting  enhance outdoor learning opportunities to extend children's learning and build on the interests of those who prefer to play outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector went on a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, children and a parent during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning records, safeguarding procedures, parents' written comments, the childminder's self- evaluation and training records.  The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse. She has a secure understanding of the correct procedure to follow in the event of a concern. This helps to support children's welfare. The childminder uses effective risk assessments. This contributes to maintaining a safe environment for children. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid qualification which helps to support children's well-being. Parents' comments are very positive about the quality of the provision. The childminder regularly monitors children's development. She plans targeted activities to help close gaps in their individual learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and uses a good tone of voice to capture young children's interest. She encourages them to turn the pages of a storybook and asks questions about what they can see. This helps to support their literacy skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary to children. For example, she explains that a baby cow is called a calf. The childminder affirms young children's comments with appropriate praise. This helps to promote their emerging language skills and their self-confidence. She plans regular outings into the community to help extend children's learning. For example, they visit the viewing platform at an airport to help widen their experiences. Children paint and enjoy a range of messy play activities. This contributes to supporting their creativity and their sensory development. Children mix with others at local toddler groups which helps to promote their social development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations and is a positive role model. She fosters children's independence and adapts her admissions procedures to meet their individual needs. She respects children's home routines. This helps to provide continuity of care. Children cuddle into the childminders arms, showing that they share a warm attachment with her. The childminder provides healthy meals and supports children's physical development effectively. This contributes to supporting their well-being. Children learn to take risks in their play. For example, they climb on equipment in the local park. The childminder teaches children about road safety as they walk in the local community which helps to support their safety. She uses appropriate strategies to promote positive behaviour and supports children's awareness of diversity in their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated and engage in activities that they enjoy. Children gain confidence in their abilities and count and recognise shapes. This helps to support their mathematical development. The childminder plans activities to complement children's learning in other settings. For example, they recognise letters in their name to help promote their literacy development. Children develop skills that will help them in the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494225 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1029398 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Cheadle Hulme. She operates term time only from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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