Childminder EY550086

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder welcomes children into a well-organised and friendly environment. Children are settled, happy and feel safe as they explore the activities the childminder has ready for them. She organises learning around children's current interests and next steps. Children excitedly explore space-themed activities, learning about planets and spaceships while practising counting. They become more deeply involved as the activity progresses. The childminder makes good use of stories and rhymes in children's learning to help develop their communication and literacy skills. They learn new language and understand what it means. The childminder makes effective use of assessment to help her support most aspects of children's learning and progress well. Her knowledge of children's starting points enables her to plan their learning appropriately right from the start.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour towards others. Children are familiar with the routine and structure of the session and know what to expect next. The childminder encourages the use of good manners and children are well behaved. They help each other and play well together, communicating positively to one another. The childminder encourages children's independence. Children are confident in their own abilities and recognise their own personal needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to provide a curriculum relevant to all children's learning and interests. She identifies areas of children's development and plans to their interests accurately. Children become excited to extend their own learning as they create planets and aliens using play dough and other materials. n Children develop their language and listening skills as the childminder is very attentive. She gives children time to understand and respond in conversations. Children ask questions and discuss what they did at the weekend with their families. Children use books, stories and rhymes effectively to help develop their literacy skills. n The childminder plans for children to experience the wider world and community. They visit the local airport, the beach, local nature areas, museums and playgroups. This provides children with opportunities to socialise with other groups of children and experience different cultures and environments.

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need to do better?

n Children are comfortable in each other's company. Friendships are evident as they listen to each other's ideas and take turns in conversations while enjoying snack. They have developed positive relationships with the childminder, asking for her help and advice. Children show mutual respect and positive behaviour towards others as they share their musical instruments and puppets.

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4 November 2019 n Children show high levels of involvement. They are well motivated to extend their learning further. The childminder recognises ways that she can help children build on what they already know and can do. For example, children confidently enjoy number rhymes and then continue to count and name related objects freely. n The childminder implements effective ways to promote children's health and self-care. Children know how to keep themselves clean and when and how to wash their hands. They have their own toothbrushing routines. The childminder ensures drinks and snacks are accessible to the children. They make their own choices, pour their own drinks and help to tidy up. n The childminder makes good use of links with other professionals. She meets with other childminders where they share ideas to help improve their practice. She speaks with children's schoolteachers and shares information to help her to

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have a consistent approach to teaching and assessment. n The childminder is confident in what she does and has a realistic view of the work involved. She completes various training courses to gain knowledge and to maintain her skills. However, she does not precisely target opportunities for further training and professional development, to help her further enhance her knowledge of children's specific learning needs. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say how settled children are. They know what children are learning and their stages of development. The childminder updates parents regularly by sharing resources and details about children's next steps.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training and has also undertaken training in wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of how to identify if a child is at risk of harm and the signs and symptoms to be alert to. She knows the correct processes to report any concerns and to gain advice. She understands the responsibility of keeping children safe on outings and has safety procedures in place. The setting is safe for children to play and is well maintained, with access being secure.

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should:

n precisely target professional development opportunities to help further enhance knowledge of children's specific learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550086 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10126860 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 3 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stockport. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in home-based childcare. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed the intent of the curriculum with the inspector and how this impacts on children's progress and their outcomes. n A learning walk of the setting took place with the childminder to discuss the organisation of the environment and resources. n The childminder and the inspector jointly evaluated activities observed during the inspection to assess the quality of education. n The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding procedures and self- evaluation, including professional development. n Parents' and children's views were considered by the inspector through written accounts and discussions.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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

4 November 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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