Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 7 October 2014

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder liaises effectively with other settings children attend. She communicates well with them and shares written observations and information about children's ongoing progress. This helps both settings to have a clear picture of what the children can do and helps the childminder to support children's learning well. n The childminder interacts positively with the children. She is polite and speaks to them with respect. Children build secure relationships with her and ask for help and comfort when needed. n Parents are happy with the provision and make positive comments about the childminder's service, such as, 'She communicates every detail and sends photos'. They praise the childminder, particularly with regard to how she supports children who speak English as an additional language. n The children choose the toys and resources they want to play with. They concentrate and persevere as they follow their own interests in play. Children build a sense of

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This provision is good

responsibility. For example, they look after their toys and tidy up before they go on to do other things throughout the day. n The childminder extends children's knowledge and teaches them new vocabulary during play. She supports children who speak English as an additional language well. The childminder helps the children explore new ideas in play. n Although the childminder helps children to be independent in may ways, she does not always do enough to help children to potty train when the time is right. n The childminder is not consistent in helping children to understand the importance of adopting good hygiene practices.

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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 support children more effectively to become independent in using the potty or toilet when they are ready n build more consistently on children's developing understanding of the importance of adopting good hygiene practices.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, attendance records and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through some written feedback provided. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She is aware of the wider aspects of safeguarding. All mandatory training is up to date. She has also updated her knowledge of how to encourage children to eat well and enjoy being outdoors. The childminder works closely with parents when children start at her setting. She gathers information from them that helps her meet each child's needs. She regularly observes and monitors the children's progress and shares this information with parents. The childminder provides opportunities for children to meet and learn about others in their community. They regularly visit places, such as playgroup, the library and soft-play areas. The childminder reflects on her practice and actively looks for ways to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to talk about different sizes, shapes and numbers. She supports children's learning as they arrange numbers in order and she sets them challenges. For example, she asks, 'Which two numbers make up the number ten?' The childminder follows the children's interests to teach them more. Children regularly visit the museum. They take part in creative activities and learn to use their imagination and senses. For example, the children use torchlight in dark areas and pretend to be pirates. The childminder has good teaching skills. She demonstrates what she wants children to learn and asks questions that help them to think. The childminder promotes children's love of books, including books in their home language, through regular visits to the library. Children look through books independently and handle them well. The childminder gives children opportunities to care for chickens and talks about

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and know what is expected of them. For example, they tidy their toys away without any encouragement. The children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder praises and encourages them to keep trying. Children are pleased with their achievement when they complete a task. For example, they talk about how happy they are when they are successful. The childminder teaches children to keep safe. She encourages them to make healthy choices during snack time and encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches. Children benefit from being outdoors daily and they develop their physical skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated. They initiate their own play and engage in activities, concentrating for a long period of time. They are keen learners and make good progress in their development in readiness for the next stage of their learning. They enjoy teamwork and are developing skills, such as problem-solving and small-muscle skills, as they use scissors or build a car track together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292089 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10069792 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Setting details

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Setting details

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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