Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and caring, and children build positive, trusting relationships with her and each other. Older children are encouraged to help younger children and take great pride in supporting them with daily routines, such as cutting up their own fruit at snack time. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model for children and has clear expectations of behaviour which she consistently communicates to children. n The childminder observes and monitors children's development well. She liaises with parents and other professionals involved in children's education, to guide her planning and to help her to support children's ongoing developmental progress. n The childminder plans and provides children with a good range of activities that supports their interests and promotes the next steps in their learning.

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The provision is good

n Children confidently access the toys and enjoy the wide range of activities the childminder provides. The childminder is well organised and her home is well equipped.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use self-evaluation as well as possible to identify what she could do to raise the quality of her provision to an even 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

n develop the use of self-evaluation further to identify ways to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. She attends regular training so that she is up to date with child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. Parents comment positively about the provision, the bond their children have with the childminder and how pleased they are with their children's progress. The childminder works well with the providers of other settings children attend. For example, she organises training events with them, such as first-aid courses for families and children in which to participate. The childminder carries out regular supervision meetings with her assistant to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically keeps children engaged and motivated to learn, such as by creating activities that interest them. She places a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'broccoli' and 'aubergine', into conversations to help build on children's growing vocabulary during a matching activity. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She understands how children learn and is skilled in knowing when to give children time to work things out for themselves or when to offer guidance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise.They enjoy daily walks to and from school and trips to the local park. Children are learning to be kind and considerate, responding to the needs of others. The childminder promotes their self-esteem with regular praise and encouragement. She promotes independence well and children manage their own tasks, such as pouring themselves cups of water at regular times throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making typical progress from their starting points. They learn a good range of skills and show readiness for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Children maintain concentration well and are developing positive attitudes to learning. Children are learning about the wider world in which they live, through regular discussions and planned outings to areas of interest. They form strong relationships with the childminder and enjoy their time in her welcoming home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420143 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066080 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cheadle, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's husband is registered as her assistant for emergencies. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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