Sidebotham, Julie Ann

Inspection date 2 May 2019 Previous inspection date 1 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her co-childminder work extremely closely together to provide high levels of care. Children form very close attachments to the childminder and her co-childminder. They flourish at this remarkably child-centred, vibrant and stimulating setting. n The childminder plans a wide range of extra-curricular activities that focus on helping children to develop outstanding levels of confidence and self-esteem. For example, children visit nursing homes within the local area and play collaboratively with the residents. This helps children embrace new learning and they benefit hugely from these experiences. n Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder encourages parents to contribute regularly to their children's ongoing learning. For example, parents access the online assessment tool to add their children's achievements from home. They comment on live videos, pictures and observations. Children benefit from the shared

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This provision is good

and consistent approach to their care and learning. n The childminder provides an exceptionally well-resourced, stimulating and interesting environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children are eager to explore and they achieve well in their learning. n The childminder prepares children exceptionally well for school. She works in close partnership with school and shares information regularly to help develop and extend children's learning. Children learn to be confident in different environments, including when they visit regular play sessions at school. n The childminder does not yet follow a targeted programme of professional development to strengthen her strong teaching skills even further. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to focus on helping children to explore ideas fully and make links in 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 develop the programme of professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching even further n provide more opportunities for children to develop their critical thinking skills and make links in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor area. She assessed the quality of teaching and the impact his has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is very experienced, qualified and professional. She keeps a range of well-organised and comprehensive records that underpin children's safety and well- being. The childminder works together with her co-childminder to help shape the service she provides. The views of parents and children are regularly sought and used to help her strengthen the setting further. For example, she has reviewed and developed menus with the help of parents to support children's health and well-being. The childminder prides herself on building lasting and close working relationships with other local childminders. Together they share resources and good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her co-minder regularly complete safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date. They have a secure understanding of their responsibility to make referrals and who to contact should they have concerns about a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and monitors their development closely. This helps to ensure children are making good progress in their learning. The childminder plans an interesting range of activities that capture children's interest and help them to develop key skills. Children use various resources to express their imagination and creativity. They take on the role of doctors and use play medical equipment, real bandages and plasters to care for the childminder and each other. The childminder effectively develops children's communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'syringe' and 'stethoscope', to add to children's growing vocabulary. Children sit and listen to the childminder as she reads stories. The childminder skilfully brings the story to life with props and puppets. Children show good concentration and listening skills during whole-group activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilled at using innovative strategies, such as sensory play, to promote healthy practices. Children eagerly explore and handle real fruit and vegetables as part of their everyday play. Older children delight in helping the childminder to prepare lunch. They anticipate what the vegetables will look and taste like once cooked. They gain an excellent understanding of the importance of eating a healthy and balanced diet. Children relish time spent in the childminder's well-resourced garden and they are physically active. Young children enjoy uninterrupted one-to-one interaction with the childminder. They very quickly learn to play cooperatively and show excellent self-control. Older children collaborate and make decisions together. For example, they decide who should go with the childminder to collect children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. The excellent range of activities keep children well motivated and very eager to learn. They freely access writing and drawing materials. For example, children make lists in the role-play area and some form recognisable letters. Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain valuable skills that support their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216498 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10104342 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 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Great Moor, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with two other childminders. She holds a childcare 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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