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

This is a stimulating, safe and happy setting. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and is considerate of their ideas and comments. Children are valued, well supported in their learning and enjoy their time spent at this friendly setting. Children behave well and use their manners frequently. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' and politely ask to leave the table when they have finished eating. Children are respectful and well mannered. Mealtimes are made fun and children have a great appetite and a positive attitude to healthy eating. For example, sandwiches are cut into difference shapes such as squares, stars and triangles. Children eagerly tell the childminder what shapes they can see and eat their food with great enthusiasm and excitement. Their health and learning are well supported during enjoyable and social mealtimes. Children enjoy reassuring cuddles when needed. The childminder is gentle and kind and children are clearly

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The provision is good

reassured by her friendly and warm interactions.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of exciting activities. However, she does not always share activity ideas with parents to help them to continue children's learning at home. Children move from one interesting game to another with a buzz of excitement and intrigue. The programme of learning is well planned and supports children's all-round development. Coupled with the childminder's supportive teaching, children of all ages acquire key skills and make good progress. For example, they excitedly wait for a bubble activity and then count bubbles as these float around the garden. Children successfully count to eight, demonstrating good sequential counting skills. The childminder encourages children to identify 'high' and 'low' bubbles, extending their mathematical skills even further. Challenge is weaved into play and children have fun and enjoy their learning. However, the childminder does not always help children to practise their conversational skills as

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys positive friendships with other local childminders. Her professional friends observe and critique her teaching. Peer observations are effective to help the childminder improve her practice. n Systems for professional development are well established. The childminder reads widely, seeks fresh ideas online and attends training. She recognises the value and importance of continually developing her skills to impact positively on the quality of service provided. n Hygiene routines are well established. Children wash their hands with warm water and soap, and comment that 'germs make us sick'. Children are protected from the risk of germs through effective hygiene practices. n The childminder observes children and plans activities with specific focus to

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25 February 2020 extend their learning further. n The childminder successfully helps children to learn about culture, religious customs and diversity through a range of interesting and topical activities. For example, children enjoy Irish dancing when they learn about St Patrick's Day. n The childminder joins in with children's games and talks to them about their play. She asks questions and provides plenty of narration. However, the childminder sometimes answers her own questions or asks questions that do not enable children to engage in discussion fully and extend their already good language skills further. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates continually to ensure parents are kept fully up to date with their children's progress. However, she does not always encourage parents to continue children's learning at home, to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder adapts her practice to meet children's differing needs and

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abilities. For example, older children are provided with unlidded cups while younger children are encouraged to sip from cups with lids. Children experience care that meets their needs and helps them to move on in their development. n Opportunities for children to be physical and active are well supported. This contributes to their good physical health as they exert themselves daily. Children throw hoops on the cones and push scooters. They coordinate their movements, focus and succeed at these challenging tasks. Children have fun as they play physically and make great progress in this aspect of their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure understanding of her child protection responsibilities and wider safeguarding issues. She ensures that her knowledge is up to date and has adapted her policies and procedures to reflect recent changes to local authority guidelines. Safeguarding systems, procedures and knowledge are effective to help to protect children from harm. The childminder has a very vigilant approach to children's safety and welfare. She continually checks her environment and responds immediately to potential hazards to help keep children safe. For example, she dries a slide outside prior to children accessing this to prevent them from slipping and falling during play.

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should:

n extend good relationships with parents and share more practical ideas to help them continue children's learning at home n enhance children's good language skills, for example by making better use of questions and encouraging them to engage in conversations as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468997 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10075567 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hazel Grove, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her space and designs her curriculum. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks for all adults living in the registered property. n Parents' written comments were read and considered by the inspector. n The inspector observed a range of activities, including lunchtime routines. The inspector evaluated the impact that teaching has on children's attitudes and learning. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of their views.

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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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