Smith, Georgiana

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 22 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 committed to developing her skills and knowledge. She has gained an early years qualification since her last inspection and she continuously strives to learn more. For example, she regularly liaises with other childcare professionals, reads information online and researches new ideas and teaching methods.  All children are happy in the childminder's care. The childminder asks parents to visit with children prior to starting for a number of weeks. She finds out from parents the details of children's home routines and follows these in her setting. Even very new children are settled, confident and show that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress and has a good understanding of what they need to learn next. For example, she plans her environment and activities to enable children who are getting ready to walk, the opportunities that they need to

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This provision is good

develop their physical skills. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children develop an excellent understanding of positive hygiene routines from a young age. For example, one-year-olds rub their hands together at snack time. This indicates that they understand that the routine is to wash hands prior to eating.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, during activities the childminder does not adapt her teaching in order to motivate older children to join in and become fully engaged throughout.  The childminder does not yet implement highly successful strategies to gather ongoing information from all parents about children's learning at home.

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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

 adapt teaching during group activities in order to engage all children fully and maximise their learning opportunities  extend partnerships with parents even further and adapt methods to encourage all parents to share ongoing information about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including children's records, policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection. She took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her service and develops action plans. She liaises well with other childminders where children attend more than one setting. This helps her to provide a consistent approach. The childminder acts upon advice given to her from other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. This helps her to focus her teaching and helps children to make progress in the areas that require more support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and has good routines in place to ensure that each child is kept safe at all times in the day. She is alert to the potential signs of abuse and is confident of the procedures to report concerns about children's safety or welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes children on a weekly visit to the local library where children choose a book to take home. This helps them to develop an interest in reading from an early age and promotes their early literacy skills. The childminder engages children in song and rhyme sessions. Younger children demonstrate that they are listening as they join in with the sounds the animals make, such as quack. Older children persevere and problem solve when presented with a challenge. For example, they explore an arrangement of different plastic eggs and find out how they open and close. Children enjoy playing in the garden. They explore a tray of sand and different tools and use them to make their own creations. This helps to build on their physical skills and co-ordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to become independent in a range of age- appropriate ways. For example, older children help to chop fruits for their snack under close supervision and younger children competently feed themselves with a spoon. The childminder is very positive and enthusiastic with children at all times and promotes children's behaviour well. For example, she helps young children to understand the potential consequences of their actions and the feelings and needs of others. Children respond to boundaries and follow the simple rules in place, such as helping to tidy away the resources. Children demonstrate that they enjoy the praise and encouragement that the childminder provides. For example, one-year-olds clap and smile with delight and older children are eager to tell the childminder what they have done and tell her that they are clever.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a range of skills that help prepare them for school. For example, one- year-old children are already competent communicators and use their voice to let the childminder know what they want and need. Older children show an interest in numbers and spontaneously recognise numerals as they play. Overall, children are motivated in their play and in particular self-chosen activities. They are curious and watch the childminder and other children to learn new things and different ways to do things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462985 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1105529 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. She operates during term time only, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm. The childminder has 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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