Childminder EY428883

Inspection date 19 October 2018 Previous inspection date 1 October 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 plans and provides children with a good range of activities that supports their interests and promotes the next steps in their development well. n The childminder shares ideas with other professionals to help improve children's experiences and regularly reviews her practice. She is aware of her strengths and has plans to manage the weaknesses she has identified to ensure positive outcomes for children. n The childminder manages children's care routines well and supports their emotional well-being very effectively. She is kind and caring and children build positive, trusting relationships with her and each other. n The childminder is well organised and children confidently access the toys and enjoy the wide range of activities provided. n The childminder and children attend a number of local activities to introduce children to larger groups and to mix with others of a wide age range. This prepares them well for

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The provision is good

the next stage in their learning and supports their social development effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make effective use of professional development opportunities to enhance her already good teaching skills and knowledge of welfare issues. n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to become more aware of the differences between themselves and others, to enhance their knowledge further 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 build even stronger skills and expert knowledge through a more focused ongoing programme of professional development, to help develop practice to the highest 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. She supervises children closely and provides a safe and secure environment. Where children attend another provision the childminder shares information on children's interests and promotes further learning and development with shared ideas and resources. Written testimonials demonstrate the high regard parents have for the childminder. Parents comment positively about the provision and the close bonds their children have with the childminder and how pleased they are with their child's progress.The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is actively involved as children play. Children have fun as they learn. The childminder engages children and plans activities purposefully to support their individual needs. For example, she introduces new words into their growing vocabulary, such as inside and outside, extending their identified next steps in language development.The childminder encourages mathematical development through relaxed conversations as children play. For example, she counts the number of objects children have and describes the different shapes they can see. The childminder knows children well and is skilful at motivating children through a good range of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder joins in with singing, stories, giggles and laughter, creating a relaxed environment where children are confident to explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides opportunities for regular exercise and a range of nutritious home-made meals. The childminder's warm, caring manner helps children develop a strong sense of belonging and emotional well-being. 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. Positive behaviour is encouraged and children behave well. Children benefit from the good amount of praise and encouragement offered by the childminder, which helps support their self-confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. Children are developing into enthusiastic learners who are keen to join in with activities. Children communicate their needs effectively and engage well in their play. They enjoy collecting small objects from inside a tray using their small-muscle skills. This supports children's fine physical skills, which they will need for pencil control at their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428883 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066083 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Great Moor area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree.

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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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