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 feel safe and form secure attachments with the childminder. They confidently reach out to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance, especially when feeling tired and upset during the day.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a broad and exciting range of activities based on children's interests. For example, children explore the changes in the seasons as they paint the different colours of autumn. This activity helps children to recall events following on from a walk to collect fallen leaves.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model and demonstrates consistency when teaching children about positive behaviour and conduct. Children share resources, show kindness and consideration towards each other and are developing a sense of right and wrong.

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The provision is good

Parents comment positively on the homely and caring environment. The childminder has established an effective two-way flow of information with parents about children's routines. This ensures that new children settle quickly into the calm and nurturing environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder is actively involved as children play. She joins in with singing, stories, giggles and laughter, creating a relaxed environment where children are keen to explore.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children and their families well. She is attentive and meets children's needs swiftly. Children's physical health is well promoted as they participate in regular walks to the park and areas of interest. Children have daily opportunities to spend time in the childminder's garden. They help themselves to drinks of water throughout the day and are provided with healthy snacks. n The childminder plans and provides children with a good range of activities. However, during some activities the childminder does not consistently build on the skills children need to learn next, to raise their achievements to an even higher level. n The childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills. She regularly reads books to the children and welcomes their comments as they enjoy the story. Children delight in singing familiar nursery rhymes together during the day. Children are developing

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need to do better?

mathematical language as they play. They describe the shapes they can see around them and count the number of sticks they find outdoors.

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need to do better?

10 September 2019 n Children benefit from the range of outings they attend in the local area and wider community. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults, which helps to support their social development well. Children are developing a strong sense of themselves and they learn about the differences between people and their communities. n The childminder completes mandatory training and is taking steps to develop her provision, such as networking with other childminders to share good practice. However, she does not give enough consideration to her professional development to further develop her early years knowledge, teaching and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to identify and report any concerns to the relevant authorities and is aware of wider safeguarding concerns. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and ensures a safe environment.

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should:

n build consistently on children's next steps in learning to support them to make the best possible progress n explore ways to engage in professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on further developing knowledge and skills and raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306832 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10071288 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed by the childminder and the inspector. The quality of teaching was observed and the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents' views were taken into consideration through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present.

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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

10 September 2019 10 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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