Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 21 August 2019 Previous inspection date 15 April 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children's behaviour and social skills are excellent in relation to their age. The childminder guides children extremely well, for instance, she teaches them to understand and manage their feelings from an early age. Children cooperate, they share and take turns and remind each other of the simple rules, such as at tidy-up time. n The childminder takes children on an exceptionally vast range of outings, around the local community and wider areas. This helps children to develop an excellent understanding of the world around them. For instance, they regularly visit local attractions, parks, museums, libraries and swimming pools. n Children arrive at the childminder's home bursting with excitement and confidence. They share heart-warming relationships with the childminder, who promotes a culture of mutual respect between them. Children are keen to express how much they enjoy the childminder's care. For example, they describe her as being 'nice' and 'kind'.

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This provision is good

n Children demonstrate an excellent understanding of how to keep their bodies healthy. For example, at lunchtime, they discuss their foods, where they come from and the effects they have on their bodies. Children state that cheese is made from milk and it makes their bones 'big and strong'. n The childminder reflects well on her provision. She gathers and values the views of parents, such as through discussions and questionnaires. For instance, the childminder incorporates parents' suggestions for activities and outings into her weekly plans. n The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of each child in her care. She understands exactly what they know and can do and their priorities for learning. The childminder shares a wealth of information with parents. For instance, they each share photographs and videos of children's achievements. Children make good progress, and in some instances rapid progress, in their learning and development.

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This provision is good

n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with enough time to think through and answer questions independently before she provides them with the answer.

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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 adapt teaching to provide children with sufficient time to think through and answer questions independently and help them to develop their good thinking skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and she spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder has a passion for extending her skills and knowledge further. She accesses training that helps to enhance her teaching skills and she targets specific areas in which children may require support. For example, she has recently completed a communication and language training course. This has had a positive impact on the childminder's understanding of children's speech development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. She is aware of her responsibilities, such as how to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. Parents are extremely positive about the childminder. For instance, one parent comments that she is blown away with how much the childminder does with her child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children that help them to learn and develop new skills. Children delight as they thread laces through small holes on a board. They concentrate well as they create patterns. This helps children to develop their hand coordination and strengthens their finger muscles further. The childminder plays a range of games with children. For instance, children engage particularly well in a number matching game. Three-year-old children recognise numerals up to 6 and match the corresponding number of shells on a card. This helps them to develop a greater understanding of the concept of number. The support offered for parents is superb. For example, the childminder provides activities for parents to complete with children at home, such as recognising numerals and number games. She offers parents advice on subjects and visits them at home if required, for instance to help with establishing

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

routines, boundaries and positive behaviour management techniques.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides children with inspiring experiences that help them to develop an exceptional awareness of diversity. For instance, children explore a number of cultural festivals, they access books, resources and outings, such as to different places of worship. Children demonstrate an excellent awareness of other cultures and religions. For example, they engage in discussions about the traditional outfits that other cultures wear. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. Positive hygiene routines are well embedded. For instance, children know to wash their hands once they have used the toilet and before eating. This helps to keep children safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills required for school. For example, three-year-old children demonstrate a keen interest in literacy. They recognise letters and sounds and are beginning to read simple words. Four-year-old children enjoy thinking of rhyming words, such as what rhymes with 'dog'. Children enjoy learning and are self-motivated individuals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429973 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10074829 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of 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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