Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 2 May 2019 Previous inspection date 10 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses observations of activities and accurate assessments well to track children's progress and identify what children need to learn next. She plans a wide range of challenging activities that help to promote all areas of learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder interacts very naturally with children. She plays with children, encouraging them to explore and investigate. The childminder knows each child well and uses their interests to support their learning. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in their play. n The childminder is very kind, sensitive and caring. Children are extremely happy, content and settle well. They develop exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate high levels of emotional security and self- esteem. n Children explore special celebration days from different cultures, go for walks in the local environment and visit local groups on a regular basis. This helps children to

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This provision is good

develop a good understanding of the similarities and differences between people, communities and the wider world. n The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children feel confident to explore and play. She provides a wide range of interesting resources suitable for children's age and stage of development. Children feel confident to express their views and make choices about what they would like to play with. n The childminder does not consistently seek detailed information from parents about their children's existing capabilities on entry. She does not track their progress accurately right from the start. n The childminder has not fully established an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development in order to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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 seek more information from parents about children's prior learning to precisely track their progress from the start n establish an effective and ongoing programme of professional development to enhance the good quality of teaching even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of a planned adult-led activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a sample of policies and children's records. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback statements and questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She evaluates her practice regularly and identifies areas that she would like to change to improve the quality of the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the referral procedures to follow should she have concerns about the heath or welfare of a child. She consistently implements a wide range of written policies and procedures that underpin her daily practice. Overall, the childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She provides parents with regular updates regarding children's learning and encourages them to continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She encourages children to retell stories and talk about the characters. For example, children tell the childminder that the character's favourite word is 'whee'. The childminder uses everyday objects to teach children new skills and concepts. For instance, she provides them with a tray full of buttons of different colours, shapes and sizes. She encourages children to count, match and sort. This helps children to develop early mathematical skills in readiness for school. Children are fascinated and excited by the sounds they make when they shake a bottle full of buttons. They stir the buttons in a tray to make different sounds. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to develop good creative skills and imagination. For example, children pretend to make cups of tea for the childminder. They make rabbits and butterflies out of dough. They

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

say, 'I have made a mummy butterfly, a daddy butterfly and a baby butterfly'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with clear and consistent boundaries. She plays alongside them to teach them how to share and take turns. Children develop a good understanding of the rules of the setting and their behaviour is good. They are kind, helpful and well mannered. The childminder teaches children to adopt a 'can-do' attitude. She encourages children to do things for themselves whenever possible. The childminder uses lots of positive praise and encouragement to help children learn to persevere with tasks that they find difficult. She uses specific praise, which encourages children to keep trying. Children are confident to ask for help if they need it. For instance, when they struggle to get dough out of a tub, they say to the childminder, 'Can you help me please?'

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn to manage their own self-care skills independently. For example, they put on and take off their coats and shoes, wash their hands and feed themselves. Children learn the initial sounds of the letters in their name. Children grow in confidence and enjoy making choices about their play. They show a positive approach to learning as they demonstrate their understanding of technology. They know that if they press buttons on an electronic drum it will make a sound. Children develop a wide range of skills and attitudes that help to prepare them well for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225203 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10060131 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the Stockport area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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