Childminder EY501283

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 uses self-evaluation effectively to drive and maintain continuous improvement. She gathers the views of her assistant, children and parents through discussions and questionnaires, and she uses these well to enhance practice even further. n The childminder works effectively with other professionals to help encourage a collaborative approach to supporting children with identified needs. She works well in partnership with parents to seek intervention early, to help ensure children's learning needs are identified and supported. n The childminder and her assistant are calm and nurturing and they help young children to express their feelings and emotions. Older children have created rules based on kindness, fairness, safety and respect. Children behave well. n The childminder supports children's understanding and speaking very well. For example, she encourages children to talk about what they are doing. Children are very

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This provision is good

confident in their speech and enjoy sharing their experiences. n The childminder works well with parents to promote children's learning between the home and the setting. For example, she regularly provides parents with updates about their children's learning and progress and shares activities that can be done at home. n On occasions, the childminder and her assistant do not effectively support some children to solve problems they encounter for themselves. n Sometimes, the activities provided do not fully reflect the interests of all children enough to sustain their attention and to maximise their learning.

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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 provide further opportunities for all children to solve problems they encounter for themselves n plan activities even more effectively to better engage and meet the interests of all children and to help further maximise the potential for learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed activities indoors and evaluated an activity with the childminder. She talked to the childminder about the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at suitable times during the inspection. She took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed recent safeguarding training. They have a clear understanding of their responsibilities to identify and report any concerns they have about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder maintains a safe environment. She carries out daily checks of her home to help minimise any potential risks to children. The childminder closely mentors her assistant, monitors his practice and identifies appropriate training to develop his expertise. The childminder is committed to continuing to improve her knowledge and skills. She works well with other local childminders to share best practice and expertise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She is knowledgeable about each child's individual needs and she uses observation and assessment effectively to track their development. The childminder swiftly identifies what children need to learn next and plans activities, which helps to support their overall learning well. For example, she provides opportunities for children to enjoy role play based on their own experiences from home, such as making food in the pretend kitchen. The childminder interacts well with children and she successfully helps them to develop their early reading skills. For instance, during story time she encourages children to join in with repeated refrains and she uses simple phonics to sound out letters in words. Teaching of mathematics is good. The childminder introduces mathematical language and concepts into activities and routines. For example, children count as they walk up and down stairs and they are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

beginning to notice shapes in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children settle quickly and they have developed secure attachments to the childminder and her assistant. Children are very familiar with the routine, such as sitting down to eat snack, helping to prepare them effectively for school. The childminder provides children with a good variety of nutritious meals and snacks which they thoroughly enjoy. Children develop good self-care skills. For example, they are learning to use the toilet independently and children know when to wash their hands. They enjoy the benefits of daily fresh air and exercise through outdoor play and visits to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated learners who are, overall, eager to get involved. Children show high levels of confidence in expressing themselves through music and movement. They enjoy exploring and investigating the sounds of musical instruments using different methods and effects. Children listen attentively and respond well to instructions. All children are developing the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501283 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10059870 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Cheadle area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds a recognised early years 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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