Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 2 November 2018 Previous inspection date 16 July 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 knows the children well. She gathers information about children's abilities and interests when they start and identifies their next steps in development. The children benefit from taking part in a range of activities that promotes their learning. Children make good progress. n Children are happy and eager to play. The childminder provides age-appropriate resources, which helps children to independently lead their own play. n The childminder is calm and gentle with the children and this makes them feel safe and secure in her care. Children new to the setting settle quickly in the homely and friendly environment. n The childminder actively promotes children's independence and a sense of responsibility. For example, she encourages children to tidy away resources and to put their coats and shoes on for themselves. n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and seeks ways to enhance her

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The provision is good

knowledge. For example, she undertakes training and regularly meets with other local childminders to find ideas to improve her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always do enough to encourage parents to provide healthy packed lunches for their children, even though she promotes healthy eating within her setting. n The childminder does not always do as much as possible to support parents to guide and build on their children's learning successfully at home.

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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 further on the good partnerships with parents to support them more effectively in developing their understanding of the importance of providing a healthy and well-balanced diet for children n share more information with parents about how they can guide and support their children's ongoing learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. n The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed all parts of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She has recently attended training to raise her understanding even further. She understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She completes ongoing checks of the premises to minimise risks and keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate the quality of her provision. Parents praise the childminder in their written feedback. They say she has a good relationship with the children and that she is patient. The childminder has established effective links with other childcare providers where children attend. They share details of children's progress and other relevant information to support learning and provide continuity in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and tracks children's progress. Activities are planned based on children's interests. For example, as children show an interest in trains, the childminder provides a toy train track and she also arranges a trip on a train. The childminder interacts well with the children. She speaks clearly and makes eye contact with them, supporting their learning during play. The childminder promotes the understanding of early mathematics throughout the day. For example, she helps children count as they cut their fruit and discusses the different sizes of their toy dinosaurs during play. The childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop early reading skills. They listen attentively as she reads to them and they often visit the library for story sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They play together and take turns as they share toys. Children develop their physical skills outdoors. For example, the childminder helps the younger children to get on and ride the push-along cars and trucks. The children enjoy daily outings, such as to toddler groups or soft-play centres. This gives them opportunities to socialise and meet with other children. Children's confidence and self-esteem are well supported by the childminder. She consistently praises their efforts and achievements, motivating them to try even more. The childminder helps the children to understand the importance of washing hands before mealtimes. She encourages the children to drink fresh water throughout the day. Children learn about the world around them. For example, they talk about the changes in the leaves as they play in a tray of dried leaves. The childminder teaches the children about how to keep themselves safe. They practise

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

'stop, look and listen' when crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and any gaps in learning are closing. Young children are beginning to be independent in self-care. For instance, they can competently feed themselves and put on their own shoes when going outdoors. Even the youngest children attempt to zip their coats up. Children enjoy simple tasks. They help prepare their snacks. Children learn skills, such as listening to instructions and interacting with others, in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306902 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066040 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Marple, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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