Childminder in Stockport

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They actively seek her involvement as they explore available resources, delighted as she extends their imaginative play. For example, the childminder encourages children to act out different professions, such as doctors, when they show an interest in costume play. This helps to promote children's understanding of the world and develops their self-confidence as they sing and act for their peers. Through self-evaluation, the childminder has identified training to further extend her knowledge of how to support children's development.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses children's interests to plan suitably challenging activities. She skilfully adapts planned activities to meet the individual needs of children. This means children progress as they achieve their identified next steps in development. For example, younger children begin to repeat single words and integrate with peers while pretending to prepare dinner in their café. Older children also show interest as they learn where milk comes from and why it is a healthy choice.

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The provision is good

Older children are well prepared for primary school. The childminder encourages children's independence and self-care skills in preparation for this transition. Children cut their own food, put on their own shoes and coat and manage their self-care needs effectively. However in some cases, the childminder does not communicate children's current levels of development with their new setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's individual needs well. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to gain a clear picture of their child's development. She seeks contributions from parents when assessing children's development, which helps to identify accurate and suitably challenging next steps for all children. n Children enjoy close bonds with the childminder. For example, younger children confidently approach the childminder for assistance with their toileting needs. They feel assured that the childminder will understand and meet their needs quickly. The childminder promotes children's dignity as she affords them appropriate privacy during nappy changes. She uses these occasions to further build upon attachments with children, by singing and interacting fondly with them. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder values feedback from parents, children and support groups

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need to do better?

within the local authority. She uses this information to evaluate her own practice, and identify areas for improvement. The childminder then conducts her own research to help build her knowledge of changes within the early years

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need to do better?

2 September 2019 sector. However, the childminder does not always take advantage of the training and development opportunities available to her. She recognises that this is an area which can be improved upon, which will further raise the quality of her teaching. n The childminder supports children's early language skills well. For example, younger children repeat new vocabulary as they mirror the childminder's speech. Older children eagerly engage in discussions with the childminder and their peers. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to meet the individual stages of development for children of different ages. Therefore, children with identified gaps in communication and language quickly begin to catch up to their peers. n The childminder encourages children's attendance by acknowledging the differing needs of families. She offers a flexible approach, and adapts to offer individualised support and provision. Parents value this. This helps to ensure

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need to do better?

that all children can consistently access early education. n Children are motivated as they learn essential skills in preparation for primary school. They experiment with independence as they set the table for lunch and manage their own self-care and hygiene needs. Furthermore, the childminder helps to develop children's early literacy skills as they successfully identify words that begin with the same letter. However, the childminder does not engage effectively with all other settings children attend. In some cases, she does not share useful information regarding children's stages of learning and development. n Children are kind and considerate to their peers. The childminder consistently role models good manners and respect for others. This is reflected in children's behaviour. For example, older children patiently help toddlers to count out blocks. They offer genuine praise and cuddles when their peers are successful.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can confidently identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is being abused. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder conducts regular research, in addition to her safeguarding training. This helps to ensure she is up to date with safeguarding requirements in her local area. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against herself or any member of her household.

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should:

n enhance the use of professional development to focus more precisely on building knowledge and understanding, in order to continuously raise the quality of

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should:

2 September 2019 teaching n strengthen professional partnerships with other settings children attend in order to consistently promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307042 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10106232 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Heaton Moor, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted leadership and management discussions with the childminder. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents and children. n During a learning walk, the inspector and the childminder discussed the quality of teaching, as well as children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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