Childminder EY330631

Inspection date 27 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her provision well and she has made positive changes since her last inspection. For example, she has enhanced the quality of her outdoor area. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children and they contribute to plans. For instance, children help to make decisions about activities and outings. n The childminder provides varied opportunities that help to teach children about the importance of good health. For instance, children enjoy activities that teach them about the sugar content in a range of drinks. Additionally, the childminder provides healthy snacks and children engage in positive hygiene routines. n The childminder's home is safe, stimulating and well resourced. Children choose to play indoors or outside and they make many independent choices in play. This helps to raise children's confidence and helps to keep them motivated. n Children have secure relationships with the childminder. Their behaviour is very good,

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This provision is good

and they are polite, kind and considerate of each other. For example, older children help younger children, such as pushing them on swings in the garden. All children display good social skills and the atmosphere is calm and relaxed. n The childminder does not work as closely as possible with other settings that children attend, to share information about their achievements and experiences to help to complement their learning even further. n The childminder offers fewer opportunities to help to build on children's understanding of people and communities beyond their own immediate experience.

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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 enhance the methods for sharing information with other settings that children attend and help complement their learning even further n broaden the opportunities available for children and help to build on their understanding of people and communities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction 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 on the premises. n The inspector 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 accesses regular training and opportunities that help her to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. For example, she liaises with other local childminders and shares updates, good practice and ideas. The childminder completes effective risk assessments of her home. She puts measures in place to help minimise the slightest of potential risks. The childminder talks to children about how they can keep themselves safe and she explains the reasons why certain rules are in place. For example, she asks children to think about why one child at a time is allowed to use the trampoline. Children demonstrate a good understanding, for instance they comment that they might bump their heads. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection policies and procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take in response to any concerns about children's safety or welfare. Additionally, she knows what to do in the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

event that an allegation is made again herself or a family member. The childminder shares a range of policies and procedures with parents, such as her complaints procedure. This helps to ensure that parents understand how the childminder operates her setting and enables parents to raise concerns, if required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and opportunities that help to motivate and excite children. For example, children enjoy making necklaces using pasta tubes and lengths of wool. They concentrate and persevere as they carefully thread the pasta and they confidently count how many pieces they have used. This helps to build on children's good physical and mathematical skills further. Children enjoy playing outdoors, such as in the sand tray. They introduce their own ideas. For example, they add water and buckets to make sandcastles. The childminder is aware of children's likes and dislikes. She uses her knowledge to motivate children as they play and learn. For instance, she knows children's favourite football teams and she encourages them to discuss and express their opinions. This helps to raise children's confidence and builds on their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong working relationships with parents. For example, they share a good two-way flow of information, through discussions, messages and meetings. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. Children access a wide range of equipment, such as climbing apparatus, swings and trampolines. The childminder is very keen to promote children's interest in sport. For instance, she provides children with opportunities to engage in games such as football and basketball. The childminder praises children for their efforts. Children respond with delight and smile at the praise that they receive. This helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's independence. For example, closely supervised by the childminder, children climb up the steps to the trampoline and are pleased when they succeed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330631 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10060133 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 9am and from 3pm until 5pm during term time, and from 7am until 5.30pm during the school holidays.

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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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