Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 11 June 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder supports families exceptionally well. She does her utmost to get to know families to adapt her service to meet their needs. Parents are very complimentary. They particularly appreciate the childminder's commitment to developing their children's speech. Parents greatly value her flexibility and caring, kind approach.  The childminder is very calm. She always responds to children with a positive manner and is an excellent role model for behaviour. Children hold her in high regard and display exemplary behaviour themselves.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She makes learning fun applying highly effective teaching techniques to inspire children to develop their skills. For example, children make their own threading toys, which enable them to develop their small-muscle skills.  The childminder creates challenging activities. She focuses on children's learning needs

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This provision is outstanding

and pays attention to their interests. For example, children marvel at the juiciness of their oranges. So, together they plan to make their own fresh orange juice. The childminder listens to children. She takes their ideas forward to plan valuable experiences.  The childminder makes incisive observations and accurate assessments of children's learning. She shares children's achievements and her expectations about children's next stage in learning with parents. This ensures consistency in learning and development and helps children to make rapid 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

 consider additional continuous professional development opportunities to maintain the outstanding practice.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has in-depth knowledge of child protection. She implements robust procedures to help to keep children safe. The childminder has very high standards. She is constantly looking for ways to improve the setting to benefit children. For example, she refurbished the garden, to provide an even richer learning environment. Children enjoy gardening projects, such as growing carrots in the low flower beds. They practise moving in new ways in this safe space and are free to experiment using resources differently. For example, children choose chalks to draw lines and circles on the patio. The childminder shares knowledge with and sources ideas from her professional network. This helps her to improve her practice and broaden the experiences she delivers to children. The childminder is considering attending further training to enhance her practice even more.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are highly motivated. While reading a story, the childminder talks about the pictures. She encourages children's opinions and makes the book relevant to the individual child. Children respond positively and are keen to listen to more of the story. The childminder extends children's experiences beyond that which is familiar to them. For example, during Chinese New Year, children play with chopsticks and spoons to transfer rice into weighing scales. The childminder explains Chinese traditions. She introduces new vocabulary and uses mathematical language to enhance children's understanding. She praises children as they identify letters and congratulate them as they get to the 'magic number five'. Children concentrate for long periods of time. They thoroughly enjoy exploring textures, using different equipment, testing ideas and solving problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder presents numerous opportunities for children to develop their independence. She encourages children to do as much as possible for themselves. For example, children routinely carry out tasks, such as peeling and cutting fruit and preparing their own lunch. They are extremely confident making choices and lead much of their own learning. Children are considerate sharing resources and offering help to one another to complete tasks. They have formed very strong bonds with the childminder and show great respect for her. Children's emotional well-being is absolutely paramount.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make substantial progress and are extremely well prepared for their next stage of learning. They show great curiosity about the world they live in, thinking about new concepts and making links to existing ideas. They engage in new experiences and show a can-do attitude to challenges that are presented. Children are eager to learn and are very proud of what they achieve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455964 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1066478 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 8 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Stockport. She operates Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder offers funded hours for 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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