Childminder EY536874

Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a good knowledge of child development. This supports her to plan activities for the children that suit their needs and interests. Children are developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. n Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides. They feel well informed and find the childminder very accommodating of their requirements. They would highly recommend her to others. n The childminder prioritises her own professional development, for example, attending training and linking with other early years professionals, to help her make continuous improvements to her teaching and provision. n Children are encouraged to manage tasks efficiently for themselves. The childminder supports children's independence well and communicates her high expectations about what they can achieve on their own. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and

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The provision is good

supportive and provides regular and genuine praise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use self-evaluation to identify what she could do to raise the quality of her provision to an even higher level. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become more aware of diversity and to help them to learn more about the world around them.

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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. n increase opportunities to teach children about diversity, to help them understand more about the world they live in.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection and checked the areas used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder and looked at all documentation, including the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and knows who to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder is well organised and her home is welcoming and well equipped. Children enjoy the wide range of interesting activities the childminder provides. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure a safe environment and accident forms are completed and shared with parents promptly. Where children attend another provision, the childminder shares information on children's development with other providers to obtain a good understanding of their progress. The childminder holds regular discussions with the parents and shares their children's achievements with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She gets fully involved in children's play and encourages them to 'have a go' and have confidence in their abilities. The childminder encourages mathematical development through relaxed conversations as children play. For example, she introduces concepts, such as 'full' and 'empty', as children experiment with rice during an activity indoors. The childminder follows children's interests and uses this knowledge to read their favourite stories with them. This effectively supports their development in literacy and communication and language. She plans a wide range of interesting activities for them and has a good understanding of how children learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and content. The childminder's warm and caring manner helps children to develop a strong sense of security and emotional well-being. She shows deep concern for children's feelings and meets their care needs without delay, such as recognising when they need a cuddle or reassurance. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This ensures that children settle-in quickly and benefit from consistent experiences at home and in the provision. Children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. They walk to and from school and enjoy trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in all areas of development and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children are developing into enthusiastic learners who are keen to join in with activities. They make choices about the toys they want to play with and are developing their independence and self-care skills. Children are interested in learning and are keen to share what they already know. For instance, during their play, they talk confidently about the differences between the cars and diggers. Children enjoy reading the readily accessible books by themselves or with the childminder. Children's behaviour is good and they enjoy spending time with their friends at the childminder's welcoming home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536874 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10076993 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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