Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 October 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The standard of teaching is exceptionally high and children make rapid progress in all areas of development. The childminder skilfully identifies any gaps in children's learning and provides targeted interventions and support. n The childminder takes time to establish strong bonds with the children. She provides sensitive and nurturing support for each child's emotional well-being. n Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides. They comment on how well prepared their children are for the eventual move to school, and how the childminder plans activities to suit their children's individual interests. n The childminder works superbly well with the providers of other settings that children attend. She exchanges in-depth information with them about children's learning and purposefully builds on activities from pre-school. n The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. She regularly seeks the views of

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The provision is outstanding

children, parents and other professionals, and uses this information effectively to drive ongoing improvements.

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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 continue to extend the excellent relationships with other professionals and build on their already high level of involvement in children's learning and development.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder and spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the possible signs of abuse or neglect and can confidently follow all safeguarding procedures to ensure children are kept safe. Children are supervised closely and the childminder provides a safe environment to reduce the risk of children's accidents or incidents. Where children attend another provision, the childminder is keen to continue strengthening the transition process to further support outcomes for children. The childminder updates her professional knowledge with regular training in all areas of child development. She evaluates the impact this training has on children's learning and development to ensure a consistently outstanding level of service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder engages children in purposeful and highly engaging play. She supports children's physical dexterity well through intricate activities, such as holding and shaking small and large objects, threading objects, and pouring sand through sieves and whisks. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, such as 'rough' and 'smooth', as children explore different sensory items. Children giggle with delight and show high levels of determination and concentration. The childminder skilfully uses children's interests to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children learn to respect other people's views and beliefs. They find out about their own and other cultures. For example, the childminder ensures that role-play resources and books reflect diversity. The childminder actively promotes healthy lifestyles, such as through meaningful teaching about nutritious food and the benefits of fresh air and exercise. New children settle into this extremely welcoming setting incredibly quickly. They explore the environment with high levels of confidence. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through regular praise and encouragement. She is kind and caring, and children's emotional and practical needs are well supported through her effective and trusting relationships with parents. Children develop close attachments with the childminder and they confidently approach her for affection and cuddles. Children's welfare is central to everything the childminder does.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making excellent progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage of learning and their eventual move to school. Children thrive in the childminder's home and enjoy making choices throughout the day. They develop a strong sense of belonging and are happy to engage in a wide range of excellent resources. Children are active learners, who are consistently motivated to play. The childminder is an excellent role model. She promotes good manners and children are learning to be kind and considerate towards others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418062 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066078 Type of provision Childminder

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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 21 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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