Childminder in Stockport

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly professional. She gains a wealth of information about the children and their family during the settling-in period. She uses this to provide consistency in children's routines and help children to build secure attachments. As a result, children are extremely happy and settled. Children are familiar with the routines. For instance, they select a picture card, such as reading a story, to let the childminder know what activity they want to do.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate exceptional behaviour. From an early age they learn about acceptable boundaries and the importance of being caring, kind and respectful to each other. For example, the childminder helps children to learn to take turns, share and follow simple rules when playing a game. As a result, children become resilient, and understand that sometimes they may win the game and other times they may not.

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The provision is outstanding

The curriculum is rich, diverse and provides children with plenty of opportunities to explore new experiences both indoors and outside. The childminder observes children's play and accurately assesses their development. She builds on what children already know and can do. Consequently, children flourish and achieve above their expected levels of development and are fully prepared for starting school.

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n The childminder demonstrates the highest expectations for herself and the children in her care. It is very apparent in all aspects of her provision that she is dedicated and provides children with the best level of education. For example, children use describing words, such as 'swish' and 'squelch' as they imaginatively recall the story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. They excitedly explain that their residential bear, 'Clarendon' joined them on their 'bear hunt' and confidently articulate how he climbed the trees. n Children develop an exceptional awareness and understanding about the wider community and the welfare of others. For example, they participate in charitable activities, such as filling shoe boxes with care essentials. They then donate these to those in need. They also learn about the environment as they help the childminder to recycle unwanted materials. n The space outdoors is used creatively by the childminder to allow further

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continuation of children's learning. Children use the space to practise early writing skills, paint or play in the sand or water. Children's ideas are brought to life by the childminder. For example, the children and the childminder use items such as locks, cogs, switches and plugs to make an activity board. As a result, children are highly involved in activities and remain extremely focused.

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10 February 2020 n The childminder inspires children to develop a love of reading as she helps them to bring the book, 'The Gruffalo' to life. She provides resources, such as models of characters, that support children to use their imagination and encourage them to narrate the story. n Children show independence when attending to their personal needs, such as putting on their own outdoor clothes. The childminder and children research the sugar content of snacks. She helps them understand how too much sugar can be bad for their teeth and well-being. Consequently, this enhances children's awareness of healthy choices. Children say with conviction that they will have 'good strong teeth that won't fall out'. n The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of child development to provide opportunities for children to make exceptional progress. For example, her innovative teaching captures children's interests in dinosaurs. She helps children

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to widen their vocabulary, for example, as they talk about carnivores and herbivores. Younger children understand and talk about how caterpillars turn into butterflies. Children are absorbed in activities and demonstrate their learning is deep-rooted. n Children have unique opportunities to learn about their own heritage. Parents provide memorabilia from relatives' home countries, such as coins, pottery and mosaic tiles. The childminder places these in and around the learning environments. As a result, children proudly talk about their own family backgrounds. In addition, children learn about many other cultures and festivals, such as Chinese New Year. n Partnerships with other professionals are excellent. The childminder leads the local childminding network group and disseminates her excellent practice to others. She is extremely committed and attends relevant training to sustain her already substantial knowledge. She uses the views of parents and children to

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robustly reflect on ways she can enhance her already first-rate service. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved the outdoor area to enable children to be even more physically active.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She has a comprehensive knowledge of child protection, including the indicators of abuse. She demonstrates she is confident about how to report concerns in the event that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder has a very secure understanding of wider safeguarding matters, such as Witch Craft and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding policy is regularly reviewed and incorporates any pertinent changes linked to new legislation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432534 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10109823 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 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Hazel Grove area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's home. They discussed the intended learning opportunities available for children on the day of the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. The inspector also checked evidence of the suitability of household members and reviewed relevant documents. n Parents' views were taken into consideration through written feedback provided. n The childminder planned an activity and she discussed the effectiveness and the impact on children's learning with the inspector.

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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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