Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 1 April 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 The childminder plans very focused and fun outings and experiences to help enrich children's learning. For example, children enjoy regular library visits to participate in story and rhyme time. They are developing strong literacy skills. n The childminder assesses children's progress regularly and plans purposeful and challenging activities that foster their needs and interests. For example, children who show an interest in animals enjoy a trip to the farm to learn and explore. n The childminder's partnerships with other early years settings children attend are strong. She has regular discussions about children's learning, which has a positive impact on their overall progress. Children are well prepared for their future learning. n The childminder works well with parents to promote their involvement in their children's learning and development. She offers parents professional advice and support to help them extend their child's learning at home.

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This provision is good

n The childminder helps children to learn about equality and diversity. For example, she helps children to recognise that they are valued and respected, and encourages them to develop a positive attitude and knowledge about different cultures and traditions. n Children's health and physical development are promoted effectively. For example, children have regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and during visits to the park. They learn about healthy eating as they grow and harvest fruit and vegetables on a small allotment. n The childminder does not provide young children with a varied range of opportunities to explore and investigate using all of their senses.

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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 a greater range opportunities for young children to explore and investigate, using all of their senses.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended a child protection training course and is confident to identify and report the possible signs of abuse and risk of harm to children. She is very well organised and all required documentation is well maintained. The childminder continuously strives for improvement. She has continued to undertake regular professional development to develop her knowledge, skills and teaching practice. For example, the childminder has attended observation, planning and assessment training that has helped deepen her knowledge of how to plan precisely for children's changing learning needs. She acts on the views of children and parents, using these to set achievable goals for the future. For instance, the childminder matches the educational programmes and activities to children's interests to help extend their enjoyment and engagement in activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder joins in children's play sensitively, following their interests and taking their lead. Young children enjoy finding out and exploring how things work. For example, they investigate how to push, pull, lift or press parts of toys and anticipate the sounds they make. The childminder talks aloud to children as they play, describing their actions and repeating their attempts at language. Children are developing secure communication and language skills. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical development. For instance, she provides simple jigsaw puzzles to help encourage children to fit shapes into spaces. She provides items for filling, such as different sized bags, to foster young children's interest in filling, emptying and carrying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The kind and caring childminder knows children very well and understands how to meet their needs. She finds out what children like and dislike through talking to parents and she responds quickly to their needs. Children have built secure attachments to the childminder and they thrive on the consistent care and warm affection they receive. The childminder encourages children to try new activities and they show interest in discovering new things. She supports children's confidence and self-esteem, giving them meaningful praise and encouragement. Young children learn to play cooperatively with the childminder through fun games, such as peek-a-boo and rolling a ball back and forth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning given their starting points. They are very capable, confident and self-assured. Children's physical skills are well developed and they are learning to be strong and independent. Young children enjoy time and freedom to explore and master their early walking skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306541 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10059872 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 5 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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