Childminder EY308814

Inspection date 24 October 2018 Previous inspection date 25 August 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 provides a homely environment where children are very relaxed, comfortable and happy in their play. Children behave well and they develop friendships with one another. n The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge and skills to teach children well. Children make good progress in their learning and develop key skills to help them to become ready for school. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report that the childminder regularly shares information about children's achievements and future targets. This helps them to support children's learning further at home. n The childminder has good links with staff from other settings that children attend. She works well with them and they exchange pertinent information about children's care and learning. This helps to promote a consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently seek a range of ongoing professional development opportunities to help to raise her good teaching skills 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 explore different ways to engage in more professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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 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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses risks to ensure her home is kept safe and secure. She has recently refreshed her safeguarding training to make sure she has up-to-date knowledge of relevant procedures and important changes. She is confident in recognising signs of abuse and knows how to report any concerns to help to keep children safe and protected. The childminder meets with other childminders to share resources and reflect on practice. She welcomes feedback from parents and she identifies some areas that she wants to improve further, such as developing her skills in using technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to parents to gather information about children's abilities when they first start. She uses this information to plan activities that support children's needs and interests. The childminder monitors children's progress well. This enables her to identify any emerging gaps in their learning and, where necessary, work with parents to seek external support. The childminder gives children the freedom to explore in their own time. She engages children in conversations to encourage their language skills and organises activities that help them to learn about nature. For example, she places food items outside to entice wildlife into the garden, and children become very excited when they spot two squirrels. This prompts interesting discussions about what animals like to eat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents report that the childminder is very compassionate and reassuring. This enables children to form strong bonds with the childminder and feel secure in her care. The environment is well organised to enable children to select resources of their choice easily. The childminder reminds children to behave well and make good choices as they play. Children display friendly behaviour as they make up their own games and invite others into their play. The childminder promotes healthy eating and encourages active play in the garden. She teaches children about safety. One example of this is when she reminds children not to climb on the furniture.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners who are motivated to explore independently. They play very well together and clearly enjoy each other's company. Children investigate natural items that help them to learn about autumn. They develop their mark-making skills, for instance, when they make dinosaur footprints in the dough. Children enjoy country walks and regular trips to the farm, library and shops. They begin to show an understanding of simple mathematics as they start to count and recognise big and small objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308814 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066062 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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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