Elliott, Karen Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2018 9 February 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 childminder works closely with parents to exchange information about children's learning and progress. They work together successfully to meet children's needs. This has a positive impact on children's learning, development and progress.  The childminder supports children's development well. She plans interesting and stimulating activities that capture children's interests and support what they need to learn next. Children are active learners and make good progress.  Children have good opportunities to learn about the wider world. They regularly visit parks, play centres, farms and local garden centres. Children develop good social skills and enjoy playing with others.  The childminder is kind and caring and has developed good relationships with children and their families. Children show a clear sense of belonging and have strong attachments to the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to fully support and encourage children's developing communication and language skills.  The childminder does not yet use highly rigorous methods to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the maximum 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

 increase the range of opportunities to encourage and support children's early communication and language skills  review the effectiveness and impact of the programme of professional development and use this information to help increase the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and has a thorough understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is knowledgeable of the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder prioritises children's safety. She carries out meaningful risk assessments of her home, garden and for all outings. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's home. Overall, the childminder demonstrates a strong capacity to sustain and improve the quality of her provision. She has formed strong links with other early years professionals to share best practice and expertise. The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and skills. She undertakes regular training, conducts her own research and attends network meetings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has secure observation, planning and assessment systems and is knowledgeable of all children's skills and abilities. Children freely explore indoors and outside. They are inquisitive and have a strong desire to use their early investigative and curiosity skills. Children play with electronic toys that light up and play sounds when they press the buttons. They show good awareness of technology and how things work. The childminder plays alongside children and successfully develops their understanding of mathematics. She counts with children as they build towers and extends this further by encouraging them to categorise the building bricks according to their size, shape and colour.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming, organised and spacious. Children are settled and their care needs are well met. Children enjoy the freedom to independently explore a broad range of resources, indoors and outside. Children are learning how to stay safe. They confidently overcome challenges and take measured risks in the environment. For example, they carefully negotiate steps and climb on the play equipment. Young children have plenty of space to practice their crawling and walking skills. Children display a sense of pride in their achievements. Children have good support to develop their self-care and independence skills. The childminder encourages children to help clear away toys and young children are encouraged to hold their cup and to feed themselves at mealtimes. Children are developing the good skills they need for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. They are gaining key skills and a positive attitude to learning. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. They are kind to each other, share and take turns. Children are confident to explore and try out new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306668 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1090625 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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