Childminder EY425320

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 December 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 supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and caring and children build positive trusting relationships with her and with each other. n The childminder plans and provides children with a good range of activities that supports their interests, promotes the next steps in their development and enables children to make good progress. n Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides. They particularly like the creative activities that she organises with their children, such as painting handprints and footprints onto homemade bags. Parents feel well informed and find the childminder very accommodating of their requirements. n The childminder takes children to a number of local activities to introduce them to larger groups and to mix with others of a wide age range. This supports their social development well and prepares them for the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder shares ideas with other professionals and regularly reviews her practice to help improve children's experiences.

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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 even stronger skills and knowledge through a more focused ongoing programme of professional development, to help develop practice to the highest level.

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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 took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback. 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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and knows who to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and ensures a safe environment to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents. The childminder is well organised and her home is welcoming and well equipped. Children enjoy the wide range of activities that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is actively involved as children play. Children have fun as they learn. The childminder joins in with singing, stories, giggles and laughter, creating a relaxed environment where children are keen to explore. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to plan challenging activities that extend children's learning. For example, the childminder supports children's physical development well and encourages younger babies to turn and roll as they thoroughly enjoy investigating resources that make different sounds and sensory effects. The childminder encourages mathematical development through relaxed conversations as children play. For example, she counts the number of objects each child has and describes the different shapes they can see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder responds quickly to babies' needs by sensitively providing warm and consistent care, such as cuddles and smiles to support their emotional well-being. Children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. They enjoy trips to the local park and walks to various local groups. The childminder is consistent with natural praise and encouragement, which helps children to feel confident and settled. She gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This ensures that children settle in quickly and benefit from consistent experiences at home and in the setting. New children settle well into the calm and nurturing environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They learn a good range of skills for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. Children are developing into enthusiastic learners who are keen to join in with activities. They are learning about the differences between themselves and others through resources that reflect diversity and regular discussions about the wider world in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425320 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066081 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 4 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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