Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 2 November 2018 Previous inspection date 3 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 has a good knowledge of child development. This knowledge supports her to plan activities for the children that suit their needs and interests. Children are developing the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. n Children behave well. They help each other and develop very positive values and attitudes, treating one another with respect and kindness. n The childminder is well organised and children confidently access the toys and enjoy the wide range of activities provided. n The childminder is kind and supportive and encourages children to be independent. She provides regular praise, which helps to raise children's sense of self-esteem. n The childminder evaluates learning gained from training and uses this information to further promote and enhance learning outcomes for children. n The childminder and children attend a number of local activities to introduce children to

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The provision is good

larger groups and to mix with others of a wide age range. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and supports their social development effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about what they want to say in response to her questions before moving on with the conversation.

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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 focus more precisely on giving children time to think about what they want to say in response to questions before moving on with conversation.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.

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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. Written testimonials demonstrate the high regard parents have for the childminder. Parents comment positively about the setting and how well their children develop independence and confidence within a caring environment. Where children attend another provision, the childminder shares information about children's development to promote further learning. The childminder is reflective about the care that she provides. She observes her assistant's practice to assess her skills and knowledge and organises further training for her as required.

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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. The childminder is actively involved as children play. Children have fun as they learn. The childminder engages children well and plans activities purposefully to develop their individual needs. For example, she encourages children to describe the shapes that they make as they mould dough with cutters, targeting their identified next steps in mathematics. The childminder introduces new words into conversations and explains the meaning of these to help build on children's growing vocabulary. For example, when children mix flour and water in a bowl, she explains the meaning of binding ingredients together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. They enjoy regular outings to areas of interest and walk to and from school. The childminder successfully promotes healthy eating. She encourages all children to try new foods and to develop their palate, ensuring that all their dietary requirements are adhered to. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. They enjoy reassuring hugs and smiles from the childminder and her assistant. 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 setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They learn a good range of skills in readiness for their next stage of learning. For example, children are encouraged to cut up their own fruit for snack, wash their own plates and recycle their plastic yogurt pots. Children develop positive attitudes to learning and maintain concentration well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430953 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066084 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 5pm on a Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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