Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 15 January 2015

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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 childminder has high expectations of all children. She teaches them well about respect, tolerance and acceptance. Children are well-rounded individuals who have a deep understanding of the diverse community they belong to.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses innovative ways to keep children motivated and enthused to learn. She is an advocate for active learning and provides a wide range of interesting play experiences outdoors. Children make good gains towards the early learning goals and leave the setting with a good skill base in readiness for school.  Partnership working is strong. Links with the local community and other childcare professionals are good. Parents are kept well-informed of their children's developmental progress and receive daily feedback summaries.  Children's communication and language skills are good. The childminder skilfully questions children during their play and listens to them with genuine interest. Children

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This provision is good

are confident and competent communicators who use an extensive array of vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of self-evaluation. She does not always set highly ambitious targets to help her to raise the quality of the provision as far as possible.  The childminder has not established a highly targeted programme of professional development to help raise teaching to a higher level.

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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 self-evaluation and set even more ambitious targets for future development to help to raise the quality of the provision as far as possible  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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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 had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, procedures, accident records and children's learning and development information.  The inspector read letters and cards provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of all safeguarding practices and fully understands the referral procedure. She knows the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Robust risk assessments are in place and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. The childminder attends mandatory training to keep up to date with statutory requirements and policy change. She attends regular meetings with other childminders and shares tips for good practice. The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which she uses well to support her good practice. Overall, self-evaluation is good and improvement plans include the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a robust knowledge of child development and uses this well to plan fun, exciting and personalised learning experiences. For example, older children have shown an interest in space. The childminder has transformed her lounge area into a 'magical' space station and has provided children with opportunities to create their own space suits. Children immerse themselves in their imagination and travel to a galaxy far beyond anywhere else. Observation, assessment and planning arrangements are good. The childminder works closely with other early years settings where children also attend. She complements children's learning and puts timely interventions into place and monitors these with great precision. Children's laughter fills the air of this good-quality setting. They play harmoniously, share resources and become fascinated while exploring scented dough. They articulately discuss the process of planting vegetables, skilfully write their names and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

confidently describe the characteristics of a two-dimensional shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. High priority is given to children's physical and emotional well-being. Children behave well and have a strong sense of belonging. They are proud of their achievements and are eager to show the inspector models which they have created from small building blocks. The childminder provides children with healthy and wholesome foods. She teaches them very well about good hygiene practices and provides an excellent array of opportunities for them to be physically active. Children are independent individuals who show genuine care and affection towards one another. They provide each another with gentle reminders of rules and expectations. They talk about road safety and discuss the importance of not talking to strangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are resilient, self-confident and self-motivated individuals who do not give up until a task or challenge is complete. They enjoy enacting roles of superheroes and become enthralled while role-playing as shopkeepers. They skilfully count objects and show good concentration skills while completing puzzles and computer programs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411775 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1094381 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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