Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 20 February 2019 Previous inspection date 23 January 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 manages her setting well and continues to provide good-quality care and learning opportunities for children. n Children have strong attachments to the childminder. Their good behaviour shows that they feel happy, comfortable and safe in her care. n The childminder teaches children well, overall. She offers a broad range of experiences, to help children to make good progress in all areas of their learning. n The childminder positively encourages children to learn about nature. For example, she involves children in taking part in a national birdwatching scheme. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak positively about the childminder's very caring nature. They report that they cannot speak highly enough of the care children receive. n At times, the childminder does not use effective methods to fully engage younger children in activities to help them become more deeply involved in their learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with other settings children attend to enable them to share information about children's 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 strengthen ways to enable younger children to become fully engaged in activities, so that they gain as much as they can from their learning experiences n build stronger links with other settings children attend, to promote a more consistent approach to supporting children's care and learning.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains accurate records that help to ensure children's safety and welfare. She evaluates her provision well. This enables her to think about further improvements that may help to strengthen her practice and benefit children. The childminder networks with other childminders. She uses online childminding forums to share ideas and keep abreast of changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training to refresh her knowledge of child protection procedures. She has a secure understanding of the local procedures to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers a good level of information from parents about children when they first start. This helps her to understand children's routines, interests and needs. The childminder accurately assesses children's skills and keeps a close check on their progress. She uses positional, descriptive and mathematical language during her interactions with the children. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. The childminder checks that children know their colours, for instance, when they build with the blocks. She poses questions to encourage children to think and make their own decisions. Parents report that the childminder keeps them informed about children's progress and provides updates on a regular basis.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly have close bonds with the childminder. One example of this is when they spontaneously announce to the childminder that they love coming to her house and tell her, 'You're my best friend'. The childminder promotes children's good health. She teaches them to be independent when using the bathroom. This means children remember to flush the toilet and wash their hands. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise when they play in the garden and visit local parks. The childminder provides a range of nutritional food and her roast dinner is a firm favourite with children. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. She reminds children to use their manners and praises their kind gestures. The childminder promotes children's safety well. For example, she provides seat belt sleeves for children to wear in the car. These provide the emergency services with contact information in case of a road traffic

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress over time and they gain a range of skills that help them to feel prepared and ready for school. Children are keen to be involved in activities. They form friendships with one another and learn to be independent. Children have opportunities to go on the train and visit museums. Older children demonstrate good communication skills as they engage in conversations. They are confident to offer suggestions and share experiences from home. Younger children learn to carefully turn the pages of a book as they listen to a story while sat on the childminder's knee.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365955 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10060135 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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