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

The childminder offers a calm and nurturing home, where children feel happy and secure. She organises her space and resources well. Low-level storage units enable children to see what is available and make their own choices. The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. One of her priorities is to teach children good manners. She models courteous behaviour and praises children for their efforts.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be polite and respectful to others. They enjoy regular outings to broaden their learning experiences, including trips to soft-play areas and toddler groups. They also benefit from attending sports sessions and sensory classes. These activities help to promote children's physical, social and creative development.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows that children learn in different ways and she adapts her curriculum to meet their individual needs. She focuses on promoting children's independence and building their confidence. The childminder communicates well with children. She offers gentle reminders for children to use their words to express what they want. However, the childminder acknowledges that she can do even more to expand children's thinking and speaking skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plays alongside children and supports their play well. She is skilful at telling stories. For example, she uses props and different voices that capture children's attention and keep them entertained. n One of the childminder's strengths is the way that she helps young children to regulate their own behaviour. She remains calm, patient and provides clear and consistent messages, for instance, about how to share. She refers children to the 'emotions mirror' to help them to recognise and make sense of their feelings. n Activities are planned to support children's interests, for instance, in frogs. The childminder talks to children about the life cycle of a frog and makes pretend frogspawn for them to experiment with. However, in her enthusiasm, she does not always give children enough time to think and respond to information and questions. n Children engage in painting activities, where they learn about colours, counting

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need to do better?

and making patterns with their fingers. The childminder sings songs and repeats word, such as 'squish' and 'splat'. She provides good commentary about what she is doing and why. However, at times, she overlooks opportunities to pronounce some words correctly, so that children can hear and copy. n The childminder recognises when children become a little restless and need to burn off some energy. Consequently, she organises active games, so that

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27 January 2020 children can sing, jump and move their bodies, using the musical instruments. n Children eat a wide variety of fresh fruit for their snack. Their individual health needs are well met because the childminder works closely with parents and follows medical advice. n Children develop a sense of responsibility. For example, on school runs, older children are given the task of checking when it is safe for everyone to cross the road. n The garden offers a range of sensory experiences for children to explore. For example, a musical area invites children to make sounds by using pots and pans. Children practise their counting skills by using the numbered stones and they enjoy competitions when they grow potatoes. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to her professional development. She continually updates her knowledge. For instance, she completes an extensive range of seminars on subjects such as autism, food allergies and

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raising children's development. She also reads childcare magazines and uses childminding websites to look for ideas on ways to improve. n The childminder is proud of her well-established relationships with parents. They seek her advice and support on matters such as weaning. Parents report that the childminder provides 'first class care for children'. They say children love spending time with her and they have developed so much confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder shows a secure understanding of safeguarding practice. She keeps her child protection training up to date and this helps to underpin her good knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm. She understands the procedures for reporting concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she is clear about what she must do if an allegation is made against her. The childminder ensures children are kept safe in her home and on outings. She talks to children about the importance of keeping safe online.

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should:

n give children more time to think, process their thoughts and respond to questions n help children to hear and say the correct pronunciation of words to help expand their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432200 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066085 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 9 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hazel Grove, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she organises her setting and how she plans and delivers the curriculum. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback, which the inspector reviewed. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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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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