Childminder EY474952

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder has created an environment where children can freely explore, play and express themselves. Individuality and creativity are given high priority in this good-quality setting. Children show remarkable behaviour and have exceptional attitudes towards their learning. They share resources, show care towards others and have an astounding understanding of what makes them and their friends unique. Children relish opportunities to learn about the community they belong to and excitedly discuss foods from around the world. They talk about different types of families and are fascinated while learning about Chinese New Year.

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The provision is good

Children display high levels of concentration and resilience during their play. They are keen to please the childminder and do not give up until a challenge is complete. They mix sand, discuss capacity and count beyond 10. Younger children show good independence skills as they put on their coats and shoes. Older children help to prepare food for snack time. They carefully use knives to chop bananas and share them with their friends.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and teaches them how to keep themselves safe during their play. Children talk about the importance of not running too fast while playing outdoors and hold on to low-level apparatus to support their balance. Children have a strong sense of belonging, appear happy and settle quickly.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder is a good leader. She leads her setting with passion and determination. She aspires to be outstanding and wants the best for every child. Improvement plans are sharply focused and include the views of children and parents. The childminder's capacity to improve is good. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She uses this well to plan a personalised curriculum that captures children's interests and motivates them to learn. Gaps in learning close quickly and children make good progress across the areas of learning. n Children's behaviour and attitudes are outstanding. The childminder's pursuit to teach children about acceptance, difference and respect is remarkable. Children show excellent levels of concentration and motivation during their play. They are very well prepared for their next steps in learning and show astounding attitudes to be ready for life in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder teaches children well about the importance of healthy living. Children are provided with nutritious food and are taught about the importance of keeping active. However, the childminder does not always teach

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 children about the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after wiping their noses. n Children are provided with good opportunities to be physically active. They visit the park and the activity centre, and take part in nature lessons, where they explore mud and gloop. Children show good physical dexterity as they climb and jump outdoors. n Partnership working is strong. Links with the local authority, other childcare professionals and parents are rooted in trust. Parents commend the childminder for her caring nature. They are kept informed of their children's developmental progress and receive regular updates about their children's time at the setting. n The childminder attends mandatory training and keeps up to date with changes in policy. She shares good practice ideas with other childminders. However, she has not established a highly successful programme of professional development

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need to do better?

to raise her practice to an outstanding level. n Children's early writing skills are given high priority. The childminder uses good techniques to build the small muscles in children's hands. Children hold pencils correctly and are beginning to form recognisable letters. n The childminder successfully promotes children's love of reading. She has created a reading corner where children can sit quietly and explore a wide range of books. She reads to children with interest and animation. Children relish these opportunities and eagerly anticipate what is going to happen next. They enact roles of their favourite characters and skilfully decode words.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection and knows the steps to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues and understands the referral procedure. Robust checks have been undertaken to ensure all adults living in the household are suitable to have contact with children. The childminder teaches children about the importance of online safety and how to keep themselves safe while they are away from the setting. Children talk about how they can call 999 in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n strengthen hygiene practices across the setting to promote the good health of children n refine the programme of professional development, to raise practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474952 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10109860 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organises her home and what her rationale is for the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A planned activity was jointly evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including evidence of suitability and a record of the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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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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