Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 17 July 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 is experienced and confident in her practice. She is passionate about working with children and invests time and effort providing high-quality care for the families and children she supports. n Children benefit from effective partnerships the childminder builds with parents. The childminder shares daily discussions and termly written progress summaries with parents. She maintains open, two-way communication with home to help to provide reassuringly seamless care and learning for children. n The programme of learning is engaging and activities are refreshed frequently to enthuse children. Children remain busy and occupied in their learning. For example, they eagerly explore a range of excellently displayed resources and toys in the garden. The childminder creates an exciting learning environment. n Children demonstrate a strong sense of emotional resilience. They solve challenging jigsaw problems with a positive attitude and repeatedly try until they succeed.

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This provision is good

n Children arrive happy, confidently wave goodbye to their parents and immediately investigate toys independently. Children are self-assured and emotionally secure. n The childminder is particularly conscientious around the close supervision of children. She remains close to children at all times and completes rigorous safety checks when children enjoy outings. Children's safety is given the utmost priority. n The childminder has not identified a precise plan for her ongoing professional development to help her to improve her teaching skills even further. n Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to help children to join in discussions and enhance their good vocabulary and speech even further.

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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 already good skills and make better use of training opportunities to focus more precisely on enhancing teaching skills n make even better use of opportunities for children enhance their good vocabulary and speaking skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation used to support the childminder's practice. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them and viewing their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge about child protection is secure. She recognises the signs that may suggest a child is at risk from harm and knows how to respond appropriately. The childminder reflects upon her daily practice and evaluates any successes and areas to develop. For example, she frequently evaluates activities and asks children to comment on their experiences. This helps the childminder to make improvements to future activities. The childminder creates a safe and secure environment for children. She uses risk assessments effectively to help her to identify and minimise risks and keep children safe. The childminder receives frequent email correspondence from other settings children attend. Teaching is linked to topics delivered elsewhere to help to embed and optimise children's learning. The uncompromising dedication of the childminder underpins the high quality of this setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder recognises and seizes opportunities to extend children's learning. Suggestions for learning are subtly weaved in to children's play. For example, a simple sand activity supports a wide array of learning. Children develop physical skills and concentration as they scoop sand and make sandcastles. Furthermore, children count scoops of sand and compare quantities such as 'full' and 'empty' buckets. Activities are exciting and learning is plentiful. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress. Progress tracking is thoroughly embedded and the childminder regularly assesses and reviews children's development. She knows children well and focuses her teaching to address any gaps in development. Children benefit greatly from their time spent with the childminder and make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children frequently complete tasks for themselves and their independence is well promoted. For example, prior to going outside, children are actively encouraged to put on and fasten their shoes. They repeatedly try to complete this task, which develops their perseverance and can-do attitude. The childminder effortlessly offers children genuine praise and celebrates their efforts and achievements. Children respond well to praise and this contributes to children's excellent self-esteem. Outdoor play is heavily prioritised and children enjoy daily fresh air. For example, children exert themselves at local parks. This helps to enrich their experiences and contributes to children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are inquisitive and eager to learn. For example, they explore partially inflated balloons. They squeeze the balloons to create different sized shapes. They demonstrate good critical-thinking skills and are independent learners. Children are sociable and confident in group situations. They cooperate and behaviour is good. Children prepare well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310629 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10106313 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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