Childminder, Out-of school day care in Stockport

This provision meets requirements

Children enter the setting calmly after school and are excited to share their day with the childminder. They form strong bonds with the childminder and animatedly talk to her about their day at school. The childminder listens carefully to children and asks questions which encourages children to share further details. Children are excited by activities the childminder has prepared and are eager to engage and explore. The childminder offers many activities which complement children's learning in school.

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This provision meets requirements

The well qualified childminder works alongside a very experienced co-minder. Many of the children who access the setting have been attending for many years and the childminder has high expectations of all children who attend. Children's behaviour is very good. They show respect to one another during discussions and help one another during activities.

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This provision meets requirements

Children independently offer to help with routines. For example, children ask if they can help set the table for their peers as they eat snack. Children demonstrate that they are settled and happy in the setting. The inspector spoke with children and they shared that they enjoy accessing a wide range of activities, helping the childminder and having lots of fun. Children access a wide range of high-quality resources and happily discuss amongst themselves which activities they would like to choose.

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need to do better?

n The childminder holds qualified teacher status and is an experienced early years teacher. She works alongside a knowledgeable co-minder who shares the same vision and values for the setting. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and actively seeks the views of children and parents to improve children's experiences. For example, she is currently introducing mindfulness techniques for children to support their overall well-being. n The childminder provides imaginative experiences which engage children and help them build on developing new skills. For example, children use sugar cubes as they consider how to build an igloo. Children's interests and personal achievements are celebrated. Children enjoy sharing news from home. The childminder offers a warm family environment where children demonstrate a strong feeling of belonging. n The childminder works closely with parents to understand children's individual

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need to do better?

needs when they start at the setting. She demonstrates a very strong knowledge of children's needs and carefully considers how she can fully support these. For example, she reads stories with children which complement their learning from

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3 February 2020 school. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. For example, they comment, 'the childminder provides a safe and enriching environment' and 'I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her'. n The childminder cares for children who also attend other settings, such as pre- school and school. She has developed close partnerships with other professionals and providers, and regularly shares information about children's developing skills and interests. In addition, she has built a strong partnership with a local childminder, providing holiday care for children when the childminder is on holiday. n The childminder carefully considers the environment and regularly adapts things to better support children's needs. For example, she has recently purchased child-size gym equipment, such as a treadmill and exercise bike. These have helped to promote children's physical skills and an understanding of healthy

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lifestyles. n The childminder makes good use of the risk assessment process and talks with children about risk and personal safety. For example, she talks with children as they walk home from school about finding a safe place to cross the road safely. n The childminder promotes the wider world in a variety of interesting ways. For example, children have recently explored Chinese New Year through using calligraphy to write their name. The activity was then extended as children found out about the meaning of their name.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates an effective knowledge of child protection and the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty to remain up to date with current procedures. The childminder places the highest regard on children's safety. For example, she shares a secure password with parents, in the event that they ask another adult to collect their children from her care. The childminder and her co-minder are qualified to administer first aid, which promotes children's welfare in the event of an accident.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2501833 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10119622 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 8am to 9am and 12.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children about their views and experience at the setting. n Discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector considered how the childminder works alongside her co-minder and works in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector looked at written comments to take account of parent views. n As part of the inspection, the inspector reviewed documents, including policies and procedures and training certificates.

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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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