Fairhurst, Josephine Dawn

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date 13 August 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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This provision is good

n Children are happy, settled and build secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and supports their emotional well-being. n Children are motivated and inquisitive learners. They make independent choices in their play and show a keen interest in exploring the wide range of resources. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder encourages two-way communication about children's daily activities and their ongoing progress. n Children have regular opportunities for outings in the local community. For example, they attend local playgroups where they can participate in a wider range of activities. Furthermore, this helps to expand their social skills with other children and develop their self-assurance. n The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She identifies ways to support children's next steps in learning. Children

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This provision is good

make good progress from the time they start. n The childminder does not make effective use of her questioning skills to extend children's vocabulary and conversational skills. n The childminder does not precisely reflect on her teaching to enhance the level of challenge in children's learning experiences further.

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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 strengthen the use of questioning skills to fully extend children's language and communication skills n reflect on teaching more precisely and enhance the level of challenge during activities to increase children's good progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe in her care. She ensures the premises are safe from potential risks. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have regarding the welfare of a child. Parents comment that they are 'delighted' with the care and attention their children receive. Furthermore, they appreciate that their children access a variety of activities and regular outings. The childminder has built good links with other childminders and early years professionals to share ideas and develop her skills and knowledge. She carries out reading and research to keep abreast of changes and relevant training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care very well and adapts learning around their interests. For example, she ensures the toys and resources that children like to play with are accessible. Children enjoy using their imagination as they play with wooden train sets and toy cars. The childminder skilfully makes links to children's home experiences. For instance, she reminds children about a holiday to the beach when comparing patterns and prints using seashells. Furthermore, this supports their creative expression as they explore a variety of sensory items. The childminder encourages children's independence and sense of achievement. For example, children manage some of their basic self-care and proudly recall how they helped the childminder to make some play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand good behaviour and encourages them to share toys and be kind. She supports children closely and provides reassurance and praise to encourage their efforts. The childminder helps children to learn good hygiene. For example, she uses displays to discuss the benefits of healthy food during mealtimes. Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills. For example, they play musical instruments and sing along to familiar songs. They dance, jump and twirl to make large circles and patterns with coloured scarves. Furthermore, the childminder provides regular outings for children to access activities, which promotes their strength, balance and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the environment and new resources with interest. For example, they enjoy pretending to cook in the play kitchen. Children show good interest in books and comment on the pictures. They learn to count items in order and compare sizes and colours of objects. Overall, children are motivated in their learning. Children make good progress from the time they start in the setting and gain key skills to prepare them for the next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306678 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066034 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Marple. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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