Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 6 November 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 provides children with a welcoming, stimulating and well-organised environment. There is a wide range of recourses for children to choose from that supports children's independence and imagination. n Settling-in sessions are organised by the childminder to meet children's individual needs. The childminder gets to know the routine well through extensive discussions with parents. This helps children to settle quickly, as they build secure relationships with the childminder. n The childminder has made good improvement since her last inspection. She has enhanced the outdoor play area to provide children with opportunities to learn outdoors. n Children are happy, emotionally secure and enjoy their time in the childminder's home. The childminder responds to the children warmly and children show a sense of belonging. n Parents make positive comments about the childminder and the service they receive.

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This provision is good

Parents return with children's younger siblings. n The childminder does not make precise plan to focus her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to a higher standard. n Although the childminder gathers information from parents when children first start, she does not always gather enough information about what children know and can do.

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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 gather more information from parents about what their children know and can do on entry, to help establish clearer starting points. n improve plans for continuous professional development to focus on raising the quality of teaching, skills and knowledge to an even higher 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 has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of possible signs of abuse and knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands her role in keeping children safe and ensures she regularly plans fire drills. She has an effective plan in place should there be an emergency. She completes safety checks regularly. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is reflective on her practice and has a clear view of her strengths. She understands the importance of working with other professionals to meet children's individual needs. The childminder carries out regular observations, monitors children's progress and addresses any gaps in their learning. Parents are provided with daily verbal feedback about their children's day and the childminder shares their progress report. This means that parents are well informed about their children's learning and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a good range of activities planned by the childminder. She provides activities such as moulding play dough and games. She engages children in turn-taking games, which also enables them to explore colours and shapes. Children engage one another in pretend play throughout the day and they act out real-life experiences. For example, young children pretend to speak to an imaginary person on the toy phone and they share the experience with the other children. The childminder supports children's learning well and she adapts activities to meet each child's learning needs and provides resources to support each stage of their development. Children are engaged as they play with small-world toys. They concentrate for long periods, building structures and playing with small figures. The childminder provides a variety of books. She reads and sings with children daily. This helps them to develop language and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical development is supported well. They are active and enjoy jumping, climbing and exploring the spacious playroom. They enjoy regular outings to the local parks and the daily outdoor play, using the slides and ride-on cars. The childminder encourages good behaviour by consistently praising them and explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder works closely with parents to cater for children with dietary needs. This helps to support their health and well-being. Children play together well, and they share with other children and adults and take turns exceptionally well. The children follow good hygiene routines well, for example. they wash their hands before they have their meals. The childminder provides healthy snacks and advice the parents to provide healthy packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop skills required for their next stage of learning. They are confident and interact positively with visitors. Children are learning to communicate their needs well and are independently using the toilet. They have fun and giggle happily as they play with musical instruments together. Children are eager to join in with adult-led activities. Young children show a willingness to try new things. Older children show younger children what to do during play time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369611 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10069796 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Woodley area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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