Childminder EY549467

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

Children explore the childminder's bright and vibrant setting with confidence. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that capture children's interest. For example, they delight as they create their own picture of an elephant using paper, materials and glue. The childminder places high importance on ensuring that children feel safe and secure. She is caring, nurturing and loving towards them. She follows children's routines from home and specific requests from parents, for instance regarding children's individual sleep preferences and patterns. This contributes to how happy and settled children are. Children chat to visitors and talk about the types of things that they enjoy, such as 'playing with friends'.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show good social skills. Older children introduce games to younger children. They understand how to share and take turns. Older children accept that sometimes they have to wait for the childminder, for example when she is attending to younger children's care routines. The childminder has a wealth of experience of working with children. She uses her experience and knowledge to identify where children may need more support. The childminder plans the curriculum well to help each child to reach their full potential. Children flourish and are well prepared for their future learning. One-year-old children communicate their needs and are already beginning to understand concepts such as number. For instance, the childminder encourages children to count the number of elephants they can see in a book.

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need to do better?

n In general, the childminder works well with parents. She provides them with information, including about children's care routines and progress. The childminder shares her skills with parents. For example, she suggests ideas that help parents to build on children's pencil control at home. The childminder is not successful in gathering information about children's achievements and development at home from all parents on an ongoing basis. n Children concentrate well. They keep trying and persevere when they find tasks difficult. For example, one-year-old children operate a toy electronic screwdriver and screws. They attempt different approaches until they are successful. Children smile with delight and are keen to tell the childminder what they have achieved. The childminder praises children and this helps to keep their motivation levels high. n The childminder focuses on helping children to develop an interest in books. She

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introduces a different book each term. Children listen well as the childminder reads stories. She hesitates to allow children to join in and asks appropriate questions. For example, she asks 'What happens next?' and 'Why do you think he feels tired?'. Two-year-old children remember what they have learned. They

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28 November 2019 use a good range of vocabulary and speak clearly. For example, they point to the pictures and say words such as 'hippopotamus'. The childminder uses children's interest in stories to plan first-hand experiences for children. She plans outings that they enjoy. For example, children talk about the caterpillars that they watched transform into butterflies. They also enjoy visiting the city centre for a large-scale 'bug hunt'. This helps to bring the stories to life and captures and builds on children's imagination, awe and wonder even further. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and her provision. She has high expectations of herself and strives to achieve the highest standards. The childminder has made many positive changes since she registered, including the introduction of a well-organised and well-resourced playroom for children. The childminder accesses training courses and works with the local authority

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advisers. She makes good use of the knowledge that she gains to extend opportunities for children. She has recently accessed a training course to gather information about children's early writing skills. She now provides children with ample opportunities to make marks. For example, large rolls of paper and crayons are available on floor space and there is plenty of sensory play. This helps to strengthen children's finger muscles in preparation for early writing. n The childminder provides some opportunities for children to learn about people and cultures. For example, she plans activities based on festivals such as Diwali. The childminder does not consistently plan to help children to recognise and understand the differences and similarities between themselves and each other.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to the potential signs of abuse and neglect. She has a good understanding of wider child protection issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She knows how to respond to concerns about children, if required. The childminder provides a clean, safe and secure environment for children. She checks the areas daily for potential hazards. She also conducts more thorough risk assessments, for example, when she introduces new areas, such as the purpose- built playroom. The childminder is aware of the potential dangers posed when children use computers. She has measures in place to protect children. For example, she uses appropriate filtering systems. She also provides full supervision when children access the age-appropriate programs.

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should:

n revise the systems for gathering information from parents about children's development at home and help to strengthen children's assessments even further

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should:

28 November 2019 n plan even more opportunities to help children to recognise and understand the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549467 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10109546 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 10 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, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. n Parents' views were taken into account from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

28 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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