Childminder 306557

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date 16 March 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 experienced and qualified childminder is proactive in ensuring that her professional knowledge is fully up to date. For example, she liaises with other childminders, researches information and accesses regular training. This helps her to continue to offer a good-quality service and support children's care and learning effectively. n Children are calm, happy and settled in the childminder's care. They are very comfortable around her and enjoy her company while playing and engaging in activities. The childminder knows children and their personalities well and she uses this knowledge to help to support their emotional well-being effectively. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are strong. They share detailed information daily. This helps the childminder to gain a good insight into children's learning at home. Observations and assessments of children's learning are precise. The childminder uses them to monitor children's progress and to plan effectively for

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The provision is good

children's next stage in learning. Children make good progress. n Children behave very well. The childminder teaches children to use good social skills and helps them to work together and interact positively. For example, during mealtimes, they help to set the table, take turns to serve food and pour drinks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly and does not utilise enough opportunities to encourage children to solve the problems they encounter during play. n The childminder does not make the best use of spontaneous opportunities to help extend children's good understanding of numbers.

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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 offer children even more opportunities to work through and solve their own problems during play n make better use of spontaneous opportunities to help extend children's good understanding of numbers further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is motivated and committed to improving her service continually. She seeks the views of parents on a regular basis in a range of ways, such as through written feedback sheets to help inform her self-evaluation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows the action to take in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are aware that they need to apply sun protection cream and wear hats when the sun comes out.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of individual children's development. She provides many different activities that children enjoy. For example, children engage in a painting activity for an extended period. They enjoy exploring a variety of resources to make marks and mix colours. This helps them to develop good physical and coordination skills. Children create images from past events, such as family holidays. They talk about the fun they had in the pool and on the slides. The childminder asks skilful questions that encourage children's good speaking skills further. The childminder reads a variety of stories that represent different cultures and people from around the world. Children enjoy listening and are inquisitive about the characters. They ask questions and engage in discussions about why they might carry fruits on their head. This helps to extend children's understanding of differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and well resourced. Children confidently access a wide range of resources to support play and extend their imagination. For example, outside they have access to a large imaginative area with props to represent a home. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children spend the vast majority of time engaging in outdoor play, accessing plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder promotes children's understanding of health and hygiene during routines. For example, they engage in handwashing routines before eating and they eat a range of healthy foods and snacks. The childminder praises children's achievements. Children smile proudly and enjoy the childminder's kind words. This helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. Children are motivated to do things for themselves and engage in self-care. For example, they are eager to put on their own shoes, put on their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

aprons for painting and help to apply sun protection creams.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a wide range of skills that prepares them well for their move to school. For example, they hold writing tools with control and are delighted when they form the letters from their name. Children are good communicators. They use their imaginations well, as they play and show good ability to introduce a narrative. All children make good progress and work within the age bands expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306557 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10060055 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Edgeley area of Stockport. She operates all year, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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