Childminder 306707

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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's comfortable and welcoming home. They eagerly involve the childminder in their learning. For example, they urge her to climb on the ride-on dinosaur. Children laugh with glee as the childminder climbs astride the dinosaur and 'roars' at them. The close attachments children form help them to develop good self-esteem. Children behave very well and develop strong relationships with each other. They look forward to their time playing and learning alongside each other. The childminder is very attentive to children. She fosters a real sense of belonging. For example, she positions photographic displays around the play areas. She uses the displays to remind children of the fun they have enjoyed with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they think carefully about where to position the stool to climb onto the dinosaur's back. In addition, children skilfully steer ride-on toys around the well- equipped outside play area. They wait patiently for the 'traffic lights' to change colour before they drive on. Children develop well across all areas of learning. The childminder has very high expectations for their development. She provides a wide range of stimulating activities based on what children need to learn next. Children demonstrate exceptionally high levels of concentration. They become absorbed in the play experiences and are imaginative in their play. For example, they pretend glass beads are eyes and blow in the cardboard tube to make musical sounds.

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need to do better?

n The childminder actively seeks out resources to capture children's interests. For example, some children show an interest in construction equipment. The childminder follows this interest and sources a range of construction toys. She skilfully uses these resources to provide a wide range of exciting activities. For instance, children delight in loading lentils onto diggers. They competently transport the lentils and tip them into containers. n Children's communication skills are progressing very well. For example, during their play they confidently label the different-sized worms. They say the bigger one is the 'daddy' worm and the smaller one is the 'baby' worm. The childminder skilfully introduces new words during activities. For example, she names the 'front loader', 'excavator' and 'bin lorry'. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. However, on occasion, she does not give children enough thinking

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need to do better?

time to respond to questions. n The childminder takes children on frequent outings. For example, they visit the woods, parks and playgroups. Children delight in climbing trees and skimming stones across the water. They visit a local Chinese restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year and they enjoy watching the dragon dance. Children

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14 February 2020 confidently point out the dragon in the photographs, recalling their experiences. In addition, they learn why red is an important colour in Chinese culture. Children thoroughly enjoy these opportunities to learn about the wider world. n Children are developing good independence skills. The childminder encourages children to put on their own coats and shoes. When children decide they need a rest after active play, they independently fetch a chair. The childminder constantly praises children for positive behaviour. This enhances children's self- esteem. n The childminder completes progress checks on children at two years old. The checks fully detail how children are progressing in their learning and what they need to learn next. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning promptly. She plans activities to close these gaps and progress children to their full potential. n Children's physical skills are developing very well. They delight in kicking and

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throwing balls around the outdoor play area. The childminder provides healthy meals and encourages good hygiene practices. This supports children in developing an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder self-evaluates her practice and strives for continuous improvement. She works in partnership with other settings that children attend or will move on to. Headteachers of local schools praise the childminder's services and professional approach. These strong partnerships help to prepare children well for the next stage in their learning. n Partnership with parents is exceptionally positive. This ensures that children's care and learning needs are met. Parents are glowing in their testimonials about the childminder. They comment that the childminder is 'absolutely instrumental' in their child's development. They say she is 'amazing' and 'fantastic' and they cannot praise her enough.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and updates her knowledge on a regular basis. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is alert to any changes in children's behaviour that may give her cause for concern. Appropriate procedures are in place to refer any concerns about children's well-being. As a result, children are safe and protected in the childminder's care.

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should:

n provide children with more time to respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306707 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10072812 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during indoor and outdoor play. She assessed the impact of activities on children's learning and development. n Documentation was sampled. This included evidence of training courses attended and records of children's attendance and progress checks. n The inspector discussed an observation of children's learning with the childminder. n Parents' views were considered through written feedback. n The inspector observed the safety and security of the premises.

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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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