Childminder EY291134

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2018 5 August 2014

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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 is experienced and well qualified. She provides an inviting and well- equipped learning environment in her home. Children develop strong relationships with her and demonstrate that they feel secure and happy.  The childminder's partnerships with other professionals are a particular strength of the provision. She takes very close account of information and training from specialist professionals when she cares for children with identified health and dietary needs. This helps to promote children's welfare extremely well.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuing her professional development. She seeks out and implements advice and training that helps her to improve her provision. Children copy her positive approach to learning and make good progress.  The childminder sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour. Children share and take turns with toys and learn why this is important. They learn to respect the views and

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This provision is good

preferences of other people and begin to demonstrate self-control relative to their age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consider the quality of her teaching and the impact that this has on children's progress effectively enough when she evaluates her provision.  On occasion, the childminder does not give children enough time to experiment and try out their own ideas when they learn and practise new skills.

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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 the self-evaluation process so that it looks more closely at the quality of teaching and the impact it has on children's learning  give children more time to experiment and try out their own ideas when they learn new skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates her unmistakeable commitment to providing the best possible care and learning for children. She undertakes accredited training that enhances her professional knowledge and helps her to improve her provision. For example, the childminder researched information and ideas about outdoor learning. She used what she learned to plan changes to the daily programme and now offers children a more equal balance of indoor and outdoor activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what she must do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. She identifies and minimises hazards to children in her home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's development when they first attend her provision. Parents feel well informed about children's daily activities and attainment. She accurately assesses children's progress and plans activities that help them to take the next steps in their learning. For example, children concentrate hard as they thread wooden shapes onto laces. This helps them to develop strength and coordination in their fingers and wrists. The childminder makes effective use of incidental opportunities to promote children's learning. For example, children learn to understand words about size when they find out which string of shapes is the longest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are eager learners whose self-chosen play is lively and cooperative. For example, older children work together to complete a floor jigsaw. The childminder skilfully encourages them to listen to and respect each other's ideas. Younger children become deeply absorbed in exploring the toys and playroom. This helps them to develop confidence and independence. The childminder teaches children the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, children talk about their favourite fruits and learn that fresh fruit gives them energy. Children go on regular outings with the childminder and this helps them to learn about their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well to start school. They recognise written numbers and count with increasing accuracy. They know some of the purposes that numbers are used for. Children develop a wide vocabulary in the context of interesting activities and conversations. They match written letters to the sounds that they represent. Children learn to read their own and other familiar names. For example, they look for their own hand towel on the hook underneath their name card. Children can follow instructions and wait for their turn. They develop independence in using the toilet and know that they must wash their hands afterwards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291134 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1104232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She 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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