Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 22 August 2019 Previous inspection date 14 July 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is an extremely experienced early years practitioner and is committed to offering the highest levels of care. She constantly evaluates the service she offers and considers how she can develop her provision further. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder, which provides an opportunity to share good practice. n Children have forged close attachments to the childminder. The childminder has a deep understanding of children's characters and individual needs, which significantly enhances children's well-being. She supports children's emotional well-being extremely well and places their needs at the very centre of her practice. n The childminder has created a warm and inviting environment. She places a high regard on learning experiences in the outdoors, which helps to support children's physical development and independence. n The childminder has built strong partnerships with other professionals. For example,

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This provision is good

she invites other childminders to training opportunities at her house. This allows the childminder to discuss good practice with a wider group of childcare professionals. n Meaningful partnerships are in place with parents. The childminder shares information regularly and invites parents to be part of the process of ongoing assessment. This means that she is kept up to date with children's changing needs. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. They state that the childminder 'always responds to the needs of children' and that 'she clearly cares deeply for children'. n At times, the childminder does not provide as many opportunities as she could for children to use their exploratory skills.

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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 provide further opportunities for children to explore independently, particularly during investigative activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children, the co-childminder and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, processes of assessment and training records. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder actively seeks the views of parents in order to identify areas of development and make positive changes to her provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the authorities she must inform should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant in promoting children's safety and completes visual health and safety checks every day. For example, she checks that the outdoor area is clean and that the garden gate is secure prior to children accessing outdoors. The childminder carefully considers her continued professional development and attends targeted training opportunities which have a direct impact on children. For example, the childminder has recently attended training on using objects from real life to promote mathematics during children's play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children as they play to identify their interests. She offers a range of imaginative learning experiences to help children develop skills across all areas of learning. For example, children smile as they explore different textures during sensory play and giggle as they enjoy dancing and acting out action rhymes. The childminder supports children's early communication and language very well. For example, she provides a running commentary and names objects as she joins in children's play. In addition, she gives lots of opportunities for children to explore sounds and repeat words through song and rhyme sessions. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has developed a very welcoming, family orientated environment where children are seen as part of the extended family. Children are extremely settled and have built warm attachments with the childminder. For example, they regularly snuggle into the childminder as they seek physical reassurance through a cuddle. The childminder superbly supports children's emotional well-being as they go through change. For example, she attends school readiness meetings so she can support children as much as possible as they move to school. The childminder is a very attentive and nurturing role model. Children exhibit wonderful listening and attention skills, and their behaviour is excellent. Children learn about the wider world. For example, they visit local groups in the area, go on nature walks and visit a local children's farm. This helps children develop a sense of the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are active and motivated learners. Children develop confidence and gain a sense of themselves. For example, they enthusiastically develop their physical skills as they take their first steps and observe their reflection in a mirror to explore emotions and feelings. Children are well prepared with the skills they will need to start school and for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306561 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066032 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Gatley, Stockport. Her provision operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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