Siddall, Jacqueline

Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 22 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 plans and provides children with a good range of activities that supports their interests and promotes the next steps in their development. n The childminder shares ideas with other professionals to help improve children's experiences and regularly reviews her practice. n The childminder is well organised and children confidently access the toys and enjoy the wide range of activities provided. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the childminder ensures that parents receive verbal and written communication each day to maintain a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is kind and supportive. She provides regular praise, helping to raise children's self-esteem.The childminder interacts in a positive manner and children build positive, trusting relationships with her and each other. n The childminder does not make effective use of professional development opportunities

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This provision is good

to enhance her already good teaching skills and knowledge of welfare issues.

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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 even stronger skills and expert knowledge through a more focused ongoing programme of professional development to help develop practice to the highest level.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of persons living and working on the premises. 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 has a clear understanding of safeguarding and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children closely and provides a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She gathers information from parents about their child's routines and development when they first start at the setting. She ensures that children's needs are met from the onset of care and they benefit from consistent experiences at home and in the setting. The childminder carries out regular supervision meetings with her assistant to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder engages children well and plans activities purposefully to support their individual needs. For example, she supports their dexterity as they roll pine cones into paint and glitter with their fingers, extending their identified next steps in physical development. Children show pride in their achievements as they discuss hanging the pine cones onto the Christmas tree. Children are given time to think and answer while they lead their own imaginative play. The childminder uses questioning effectively as children mix paints together, encouraging them to describe the different shades of colour they can see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder responds quickly to babies needs by sensitively providing warm and consistent care, such as cuddles and smiles, to support their emotional well-being. Children are kind and courteous to each other. For example, older children regularly give hugs to the younger children and are happy to share resources with them. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy regular outings to areas of interest and nutritious home-made meals. Children have developed secure and close attachments with the childminder and settle quickly into the calm and nurturing environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in learning and eventual move to school. Children who need extra support are making good progress in their achievements. Children have a trusting relationship with the childminder and are keen to join in with activities. Children enjoy reading the readily accessible books on their own or with the childminder. The childminder has regular discussions with children about the wider world in which they live, to promote their understanding about the differences between themselves and others. Children enjoy spending time with their friends in the childminders' welcoming home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462697 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10069798 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the High Lane area of Stockport, Cheshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday all year round apart from family holidays and bank holidays.The childminder's husband is registered as her assistant for emergencies. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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