Childminder EY313566

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 enjoy warm, genuine relationships with the childminder. They feel confident and safe in this homely setting. They excitedly welcome expected visitors and are keen to share their stories and achievements. The childminder reinforces children's feelings of security by explaining why visitors are coming and what to expect when they arrive. As a result, children feel safe and this is reflected through their eagerness and curiosity.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She extends children's learning through play by introducing and modelling new vocabulary. Children listen intently and enjoy repeating new words and connecting these words to their own experiences. However, the childminder does not always allow children enough time to process and respond to questions, to help strengthen their critical thinking skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses children's interests alongside regular observations and assessments to identify appropriate next steps in learning. She plans suitably challenging activities to promote each child's individual development goals. The childminder understands how young children learn and uses this knowledge to skilfully weave children's next steps into their play. For example, she discusses shapes, colours and sizes as children role play baking a cake in the home corner.

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need to do better?

n Children are keen learners as they access the wealth of resources indoors and outdoors. The childminder involves children in the preparation of certain activities, which helps to promote their excited approach to learning. For example, younger children practise their small-muscle and manipulation skills as they weave pipes in patterns on an outdoor 'water wall'. Children enjoy this responsibility. They show good concentration and focus as they decide where to put each pipe. n The childminder is passionate about children's health and hygiene. Her effective care practices build upon children's understanding of self-care and hygiene. Children sing songs as they wash their hands and wave goodbye to 'germs' as they 'fall down the drain'. This learning is fully embedded, as children independently remember to wash their hands in the pretend sink when cooking in the role-play kitchen. n Parents value the use of a weekly diary'to record children's experiences. They

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use this to communicate funny stories, detail trips and share information from their child's time at home. The childminder uses this diary to inform planning and extend children's learning. For instance, she sets up a garage role-play area for children who have seen a flat tyre being changed for the first time. This

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2 October 2019 helps to promote children's imaginative skills and creates a close working partnership with parents. n The childminder's self-evaluation is good. She identifies appropriate strengths and areas for development and uses this information to influence future training. Parents and children contribute to this process through questionnaires and written feedback. The childminder understands the importance of children's opinions and values them. For example, children request new resources and things they would like to change. n The childminder works closely with local schools and other settings that children attend. She shares relevant information and promotes a 'team' approach to children's development. This helps to ensure that children's learning experiences are consistent at home, with the childminder and in other settings. Children are well prepared for the transition to primary school. The childminder encourages

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older children to share their experiences of school with younger children to further support their readiness for school. n Children are enthusiastic as the childminder promotes their independence skills. Younger children show pride as they share their successes, such as strapping themselves into safety chairs at mealtimes. They beam and proclaim, 'Look, look I did it myself!' This helps to promotes children's confidence and self-care. n The childminder places a good emphasis on communication and language development. Children show genuine interest as they practise new vocabulary and listen intently to the childminder as she models new words. However, at times, children feel overwhelmed by the childminder's use of questions. They are not always given enough time to think of a response before the question is repeated, or a new question is posed. Therefore, on occasions, children ignore questions rather than using and strengthening their critical thinking skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training in order to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She can confidently identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is being abused and understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. This includes the steps she must take if an allegation is made against herself or any member of her household. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the environment, to help keep children safe from harm. She takes additional steps to ensure children's safety by installing cameras which allow her to monitor visitors without opening her front door.

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should:

2 October 2019 n allow adequate time for children to understand, process and respond to questions to strengthen further their critical thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313566 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10106316 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 2 to 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Heaton Chapel area of Stockport, Cheshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers before- and after-school care on Monday and Friday. The childminder receives funding for three-year-old children. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the curriculum offered and the impact this has on children's progress during a 'learning walk'. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors. n The views of parents and children were considered during the inspection through written feedback and questionnaires. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the childminder, which included discussion on self-evaluation and the suitability of all people living in the home.

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Inspection activities

2 October 2019 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

2 October 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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