White, Michelle Susan

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 27 February 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 play busily together in the childminder's welcoming home. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistants. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and happy. n The childminder identifies and minimises risks to children's health and safety. For example, she continuously checks that the toys and equipment are well maintained. The childminder makes sure that play areas at the park are free of hazards, such as broken glass, before children play. n Parents praise the experienced, hard-working childminder. They say that she is 'always ready to go the extra mile'. Parents comment that the childminder and her assistants are approachable and make them feel at ease. They feel well informed about activities and children's progress. n The childminder trains her assistants to follow the provision's policies and procedures. They attend all mandatory training. n The childminder does not always use information from observations really effectively to

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This provision is good

identify what children are ready to learn next as precisely as possible. n There are occasions when the childminder and her assistants do not make the most of opportunities to promote children's exploration. n The childminder's policy for administering medication to children is not communicated clearly enough to parents.

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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 make the most of what is known about individual children's achievements, so that teaching focuses even more precisely on what children need to learn next n make better use of opportunities for children to experiment freely with a range of materials n give parents precise information about the policy and procedures for administering medication to children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. She discussed a planned activity with the childminder. She assessed the impact that interactions and activities have on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' suitability to work with children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know the action they must take if an allegation is made against them. The childminder completes child protection training. She takes account of changes to requirements when she updates her safeguarding procedures. The childminder is well qualified. She evaluates the provision and identifies its strengths and areas for development. The childminder monitors the performance of her assistants. This helps them to continuously improve their skills and knowledge. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend. This helps to promote continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants know the children well. They plan activities that interest children and promote their learning. This becomes apparent when an assistant gets out a box of percussion instruments. Toddlers demonstrate that they know how to play the instruments. For example, they know that they need a beater to play the xylophone and go to look for it in the box. The assistant sings familiar songs and taps out a steady beat. Children join in and this helps to promote their confidence and sense of rhythm. The childminder encourages children to count and use numbers as part of activities. She reads to children and they learn that reading is pleasurable.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are friendly and caring role models. Children copy them and demonstrate polite behaviour towards other people. The childminder teaches children to follow rules that help to keep them safe. This is exemplified when two-year- old children carefully replace the tops on each pen that they have finished using. This helps to protect children from the risk of choking. The childminder teaches children to make choices that contribute to their good health. For instance, she reminds children to take drinks of water. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care routines before they attend her provision. This helps children to settle in quickly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well to start school. Children handle books carefully and turn the pages from front to back. They listen to stories with interest and look closely at the pictures. Children participate in a variety of activities that help them to develop strength in their hands and fingers. This helps to promote their early writing skills. Children recite numbers in sequence. They begin to understand that numbers denote quantity. Children sing familiar songs and join in with the actions. They form good habits in personal hygiene. For example, they wash their hands before they sit at the table for meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416345 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10071297 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with one full-time and two part- time assistants.

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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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