Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 31 March 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 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder involves parents in children's assessments from the start and she keeps them well informed about children's progress. Parents comment positively about the childminder and state that she is 'kind, caring and relaxed when she is with children'. n The childminder interacts, generally, well with children and she provides them with a wide range of opportunities throughout the day. Children particularly enjoy playing outdoors. They throw and catch balls, chalk on the floor and play cooperatively together, such as on a see-saw. This helps children to develop their good physical skills further. n Children's behaviour is good in relation to their age. For instance, they use impeccable manners and happily engage in routines, such as tidying away the toys. Children's social development is also well promoted. Children learn to share and take turns from a young age.

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This provision is good

n The childminder encourages children to develop good independence skills. For instance, children wash and dry their hands independently before lunch and take off their outdoor clothing and shoes. n The childminder is warm, welcoming and friendly. She provides a homely environment with a range of high-quality toys and resources. Children arrive excited and are confident and settled throughout the day. n The childminder does not always fully consider how group activities can be adapted for younger children. This means that, occasionally, younger children do not become fully involved and benefit from the good-quality teaching that takes place. n The childminder shares information about children's care with other settings that children attend. However, she does not make effective use of opportunities to share information about children's progress.

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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 adapt the planning and delivery of group activities to consider how younger children can become even more involved and maximise their learning opportunities further n enhance partnerships with other settings, to share information about children's progress and provide children with greater consistency in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to one parent on the day of the inspection. She viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She checks the areas regularly and removes any hazards promptly, such as broken toys. This helps to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder accesses regular child protection training and this has a positive impact on her knowledge. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and understands the reporting procedures. The childminder meets with other local childminders regularly. Together they share expertise and ideas. This helps the childminder to keep abreast of changes in legislation and helps her to develop her practice. The childminder is passionate about her role in providing a good-quality service for families. She regularly reviews the quality and makes plans for the future. The childminder employs two assistants that she works with on an occasional basis. She ensures that her assistants understand their roles and responsibilities. For instance, they

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

read the childminder's policies and procedures on a regular basis and the childminder provides them with feedback on their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and uses robust systems to track their progress. Older children delight at engaging in number activities. The childminder challenges children to match numerals and children relish the challenge. She extends the opportunity further and helps children to organise numbers into the correct order. Children enjoy using their fingers to count and are pleased at their achievements. This helps to promote children's good mathematical understanding. Younger children enjoy looking through books, such as those with textures and sounds. They use their hands to carefully turn the pages, explore the materials and find out how the sounds operate. Children listen carefully and repeat the sounds that they hear. This helps to extend their good communication and language skills further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes the time to get to know children and their families. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she helps to prepare children for the birth of a sibling. Children delight in exploring a book about different countries. The childminder shares interesting facts about each country and the types of animals that originate there. For instance, children are interested to learn that kangaroos come from Australia and they excitedly jump around the room pretending that they are kangaroos. This helps to enhance children's curiosity about the world around them. Additionally, the childminder helps children to learn about the diverse society in which they live. For instance, she provides activities that help them to explore festivals, such as Diwali. The childminder provides healthy foods for children and they access the outdoors each day. This helps to support children's physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills required for school. For example, older children recognise some letters in their name and they enjoy practising making marks with chalks. Younger children use their experiences to lead imaginative play. For example, they enjoy caring for dolls using a doctor's kit. Overall, children are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103350 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10071291 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the Heaton Mersey area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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