Dale, Christine

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 13 May 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

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

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This provision is outstanding

n The highly experienced and passionate childminder has continued to develop practice since the last inspection. This has helped to maintain outstanding care and education. The quality of teaching is of paramount importance, meaning that outcomes for children are outstanding. n Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder, reporting how reassuring and supportive she is. Parents are fully informed of their child's development and involved at every stage of care, learning and development. Partnerships with parents are excellent and the childminder uses a variety of methods to communicate with them. For example, she writes individual learning notes with the children to take home each day. n The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models for children, with high expectations of behaviour. They communicate respectfully with children, value their ideas and discuss feelings and emotions. This means children quickly become aware of

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how others feel, and how to make positive relationships. n Children enjoy regular trips in the local area and beyond, further enhancing their understanding of the world around them. For example, they visit the viewing area at a nearby airport to explore their interest in holidays and aeroplanes further. n The childminder and her assistant are highly skilled at extending children's learning. Children learn sign language in different ways, and story time develops into an interactive experience. Children recall familiar stories accurately and excitedly. This helps them develop excellent communication skills. n The childminder has a wealth of child development knowledge and experience. She has a precise focus on assessment and excellent teaching skills. This means that any concerns about children's development are quickly identified, and they make rapid and sustained progress. n The childminder is an active part of the local community. She runs a local childminding

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online forum where professional practice is shared. She also helps new parents to the area access childcare appropriate to their needs.

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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 continue to enhance the already exceptional outdoor area to provide even more opportunities to extend children's natural curiosity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to several parents to assess their involvement in children's learning, and to gain their views. n The inspector took part in a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on outcomes for children. n The inspector scrutinised relevant documents and held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed all areas of the building and outdoor area used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe and regularly update their training. They know what to do if concerned about a child, and who to contact. Risk assessing procedures are clear. The childminder and her assistant have an in-depth knowledge of special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, support is identified and accessed quickly for those who need it. This ensures children make rapid progress from their starting points. Closed- circuit television outdoors helps to create a safe, secure environment. The childminder evaluates her practice, identifying how to enhance her teaching. She is currently training in child psychology to deepen her knowledge. The childminder and her assistant benefit from regular discussions to further improve practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are extremely responsive to children's emerging interests. They build on children's knowledge, meaning children make excellent progress. Discussing an earlier story, the assistant skilfully weaves threads of this into the children's discussions. Children revisit their learning, and show this in their play together. Outdoors, children use a varied selection of real kitchen utensils to cook with. They select items, take their baking out of the oven and decide whether it is ready or not. They discuss how hot it is, how to be careful and if it needs more time. Children grow and pick their own fruit and learn about nature and how to keep healthy. The childminder is working to enhance these exceptional opportunities to further extend children's natural curiosity outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children arrive at the setting motivated and excited to start their day. The childminder and her assistant are highly sensitive to each child's needs, and have impeccable knowledge of the children. Challenging activities are ready for them, engaging their individual interests. Children are exceptionally behaved, using manners, turn taking in conversation and being respectful and tolerant to others. Children have an excellent understanding of how to keep healthy and safe. They develop independence and confidence as they know how to wash hands and clean up and why this is important. Children understand risk and how to stay safe. They regularly have trips out into the local community, including visits to the beach, parks and religious buildings. This helps children understand different cultures and experience the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally motivated and engaged in their learning. They confidently communicate together as they ask questions and work out solutions excitedly. All children are making excellent progress from their starting points. Additional needs are identified quickly and support is put in place rapidly. Children benefit socially and emotionally as the childminder has high expectations for their readiness for school. She offers to attend meetings with the family and takes children to settling-in sessions before starting school. This helps children and families learn what to expect and prepare emotionally for the next steps in their educational journey.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306643 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10109603 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Brinnington, Stockport. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 3pm on Fridays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an early years qualification at level 3. She received an MBE in recognition for her service to children and families.

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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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