Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 1 April 2019 Previous inspection date 18 June 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 are very happy and settle well in the childminder's home. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating resources and activities that support children's needs and interests well. n The childminder completes robust ongoing assessments and monitors children's learning very well. She uses information about children's abilities and interests to inform her planning, teaching and learning experiences. Children make good progress. n The childminder is extremely caring and forms good relationships with each child. She supports children's emotional development very well and is attentive to their individual needs. n The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may highlight a concern in relation to child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact to maintain children's safety. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. For example, she provides

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This provision is good

them with regular updates of children's progress and activities they take part in, to help support learning at home. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to offer resources and experiences that enable children to explore textures and practise making marks in all areas of their play. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to help children to learn about the diversity of cultures and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 build on the opportunities that support children in making marks and exploring different textures and materials n offer more opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke to children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and evidence of suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures. She is fully aware of her responsibilities and obligations to protect children from harm. She carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and when on outings, in order to help maintain children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She seeks feedback from parents and regularly talks to other childcare professionals, to gain advice and increase her skills. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend to ensure there is continuity of support for their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support for learning. For example, when babies explore musical instruments, she plays alongside them and demonstrates how to use the instruments. Babies watch and then copy her to make more sounds. The childminder encourages the babies to make different noises and they concentrate for long periods of time. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. She counts the balls that the children play with and sorts them into different colour groups. The childminder develops children's use of language as she encourages them to name toy animals. The children laugh as they copy the animal noises that the childminder makes. Children use their imaginations well when pretending to care for baby dolls. They use their small hand muscles to dress the dolls appropriately for the weather. This also helps them to develop their understanding of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's individual needs. Parents stay with their children during initial visits and the childminder gathers detailed information about their care and routines. The childminder consistently promotes the development of children's physical skills. Babies and young children are able to develop their mobility and strengthen their muscles on the attractive outdoor climbing equipment. They enjoy walking in the local woodlands and visiting parks. Children behave well and have warm, loving relationships with the childminder. She encourages children to drink water during the day and provides healthy snacks. Children learn about the importance of washing their hands as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Babies gain the confidence and independence to explore their surroundings. They learn to make marks and listen attentively to stories and rhymes. Children develop independence skills well. For example, they hang their own coats up and help to prepare fruit for snack time. Children listen well and demonstrate that they understand what is being asked of them. For example, they help to put toys away when asked. Children are developing the skills that they need for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294629 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10060116 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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