Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 16 September 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 develop strong bonds with the childminder and they quickly develop confidence in their surroundings. They are happy, content and well cared for. n The childminder has established very strong relationships with parents. She shares extensive information about their child's learning and progress, and values the contributions they make to the assessment process. Children benefit from this shared approach and they make good progress in their learning. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She uses her observations of children's learning well to identify their next steps and plan for their future learning. This helps to support children's continued progress. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the world in which they live. They learn about other cultures and ways of life different from their own, and the childminder provides many imaginative play experiences, planned outings and

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This provision is good

activities. n The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical concepts as children play to develop their understanding. For example, she encourages children to uncover objects hidden inside different containers. Children develop good problem-solving skills. n The childminder has a strong focus on helping children to develop their communication and language skills from a young age. She talks to babies about what they are doing and this helps them to link words to actions. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider how best to organise adult-led activities to help sustain children's interest and further maximise their learning.

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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 organise adult-led activities even more effectively to enable children to become deeply engrossed in sustained activity, to further maximise their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records, policies and procedures. n The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors and reviews all aspects of her provision successfully. She accesses meaningful training, which impacts positively on her teaching practice and children's learning outcomes. For example, the childminder has attended speech and language training which she has implemented well to enhance children's communication skills. Parents' comments are highly valued and used well to help make continuous and sustained improvements. Parents say they appreciate the online photographs and observations they receive, which helps to keep them updated about their child's learning and progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's comprehensive safeguarding procedures underpin her good practice in keeping children safe. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows what action to take should she have a concern about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She knows children very well and supports their continued good progress. Children have fun as they learn. They show a keen interest in books and enjoy listening to the childminder read to them, helping them to maintain concentration. The childminder interacts well with children, seizing opportunities to extend and guide their learning. For example, she provides a range of natural and everyday objects to develop children's sense of investigation and inquisitiveness. Children show eagerness to explore the sensation of fruit that has been frozen into ice cubes. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they manipulate the ice cubes and guide them to their mouths to taste.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring and nurturing childminder provides children with a very inviting, warm and comforting environment. Children demonstrate that they feel a secure sense of belonging. For example, they seek comfort from the childminder when it is needed. The childminder gets to know children very well during flexible settling-in sessions. She gathers ongoing information from parents to help her understand and meet children's needs and interests. The childminder has established familiar care routines that help young children to feel safe. Children learn to understand what is expected of them and they behave well. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their independence. For example, babies gain confidence in feeding themselves and holding a cup at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have good opportunities to test and challenge their physical abilities. For example, young children show increasing confidence in using a range of equipment, such as push-along toys to refine their early walking skills. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284430 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066056 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport. 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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