Childminder EY436237

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's laughter fills the air in this vibrant and good-quality setting. Everywhere you look, children are immersed in deep play and the atmosphere buzzes with their excitement. Children appear happy, settled and safe. They develop secure friendships and have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children. They provide children with meaningful praise and teach them to be kind towards others. Children behave well and show positive attitudes towards their learning.

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The provision is good

Children's large-muscle skills are promoted well. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to climb, run and balance on low-level apparatus outdoors. Children relish opportunities to ride tricycles and show good physical dexterity while completing an assault course. Reading and writing are given high priority. Children decode words, enact roles of characters from their favourite stories and write their names.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant promote children's independence well. They encourage children to tend to their own physical needs and teach them how to put their coats on. Children follow good hygiene practices and talk about the importance of washing their hands before snack time.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder is a strong leader. Her compelling vision for providing children with the best start to their early education is what makes this setting so special. She aspires to be outstanding and her capacity to improve is good. n Learning is enjoyable and exciting at this good-quality setting. The carefully planned curriculum is developed around what children already know and can do. The childminder is an advocate for active learning and provides children with excellent first-hand play experiences. Children relish visits to the park, train station and library. Great precision is given to the monitoring of children's development. Gaps in learning close quickly and children make good progress. n Mathematics is given high priority. The childminder and her assistant introduce counting and number recognition during children's play. Children relish these opportunities and can count beyond 10. They skilfully discuss size, quantity and

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need to do better?

capacity. n Children are provided with good experiences to learn about the world in which they live. They visit places of worship and the local residential home for older people. Children delight in opportunities to learn about different cultures, religions and faiths. They are proud of their local community and are well prepared for life in modern Britain. n Care practices are good. Children are settled, content and behave well. Their

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need to do better?

2 March 2020 physical, personal and emotional well-being are given high priority. Children show high levels of confidence, self-esteem and resilience. n Overall, the support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. They make good progress and intervention plans are closely monitored. However, partnership working with external professionals is not consistent, to further support the care and learning needs of children with SEND. n The childminder and her assistant attend mandatory training and share good practice during supervisory sessions and appraisal meetings. However, the childminder has not established a targeted programme of professional development, to improve the quality of practice across the setting to an outstanding level. n The childminder and her assistant are skilled at promoting children's communication and language development. They listen to children with genuine

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interest and reinforce the correct pronunciation of words. Children are confident communicators who use a wide range of vocabulary during their play. n Parental partnerships are strong. Parents receive updates about their children's time at the setting and are informed of their children's developmental progress. Parents commend the childminder and her assistant on their loving and caring nature.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. They are aware of the possible signs of abuse and know the steps to take should they be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant attend safeguarding training and keep up to date with changes in legislation. They have a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including radicalisation and spiritual possession. Robust recruitment systems are in place and all adults are suitable to have contact with children. Children are taught about the importance of online safety and how to keep themselves safe while they are away from the setting.

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should:

n strengthen partnership working with external professionals, to consistently support the care and learning needs of children with SEND n refine the programme of professional development to raise practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436237 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10074965 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 0 to 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification in childcare and works with two assistants.

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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, assistant 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 and assistant'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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