Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 9 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. n Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides. They particularly like the communication books and verbal feedback received on a daily basis to maintain continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder supports children's developing awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the needs of others. n The childminder shares ideas with other professionals to help improve children's experiences and regularly reviews her practice. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. This knowledge enables her to plan a good range of activities that supports their interests and promotes the next steps in their development. n The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend. This helps to

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The provision is good

establish continuity for each child and supports them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Mealtimes are not always effectively organised and managed. Some children become distracted and disengage in the social interaction that mealtimes can provide.

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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 review and improve the organisation and planning of mealtimes, to support children to fully engage in activities that promote their learning and social interaction.

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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 and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding children and knows who to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and ensures a safe and secure environment. Since the last inspection the childminder has addressed the recommendation and is prioritising her own professional development. For example, she attends training and links with other early years professionals to help her make continuous improvements to her teaching and learning. The childminder works alongside her husband, who is also a registered childminder. They regularly assess and reflect on each other's practice to promote positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans a wide range of interesting activities and experiences for them. The childminder is skilled in promoting children's understanding of the world and encourages them to notice detailed features about their environment. For example, she describes the different names and types of birds that children can see in the garden and explains why leaves fall from the tress, during the autumn season. Children enjoy singing songs and listening to stories. During such activities, children have time to organise their thoughts and respond to the questions the childminder asks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. They benefit from the good amount of praise and encouragement offered by the childminder. Children are kind and courteous to each other. For example, older children regularly give hugs to the younger children and are happy to share resources with them. Children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when they first start. This ensures that children settle in quickly and benefit from consistent experiences at home and in the setting. The childminder and children regularly attend various local activities to introduce children to larger groups and to mix with others of a wide age range. This supports their social development well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They learn a good range of skills for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school. Children are learning about the differences between themselves and others through resources that reflect diversity and regular discussions about the wider world in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306733 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066036 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 26 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a post graduate certificate in education.

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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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