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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has introduced additional measures to keep the children safe. Children have adapted well to parents dropping them off and picking them up at the door. Children are very well behaved. They listen well and follow the childminder's rules, such as tidying up when they have finished playing and washing their hands before mealtimes. Children are happy and confident talkers. The childminder encourages them to use their imaginations to create exciting stories, which they enjoy retelling. Children love sharing stories about their home life and families. Children play well with and alongside their friends and they support each other in their play. They are learning to share and take turns with some gentle encouragement from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children have ample opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air and be physically active. They have access to a garden, where they enjoy playing football, practise riding scooters, play on tractors and the trampoline. They also take trips to the local park and the wider community. They have fun feeding the ducks, working as a team to build dens and practising their climbing skills. Children like meeting new people and socialising in safe ways.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations for their learning. She uses information gathered from observations of the children to identify any gaps in learning and to plan opportunities which capture their interest. However, at times, the childminder does not consider children's different ages and stages of development to ensure that learning opportunities are appropriately challenging for all. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being and they are beginning to manage their own feelings and emotions. The childminder is always close by to offer guidance and comfort if needed. She gently reminds children of the importance of being kind and caring towards their friends. Children play very well together. n The childminder helps children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. She introduces children to different cultures and the special events and celebrations which take place. Children are

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developing a good understanding of what makes them unique. n Children are developing good independence skills. They happily go to the bathroom and wash their hands with little encouragement from the childminder. The childminder has created a warm and inviting environment which allows children to select the resources they want to play with. Children confidently talk to the childminder about the games they want to play next. n The childminder plans opportunities for children to work together as a team and

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need to do better?

7 July 2021 support each other's learning. Children have great fun building a train track and create ramps and tunnels for the trains. They experiment with the magnetic trains to work out how they connect together. They enjoy going on a number hunt around the house and finding the correct number of objects to match. However, the childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to encourage the children to think for themselves and solve problems. Therefore, some children lose interest in activities and move on quickly. n The childminder has effective systems in place for evaluating and reflecting on her practice. This enables her to make ongoing improvements to ensure that she is offering children good-quality care and education. The childminder regularly accesses training courses. She uses these to make improvements to her setting. The childminder has recently updated her paediatric first-aid training. She

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continuously explains to children how to keep themselves safe, such as the correct use of scissors and how to hold these when moving around. n The childminder has developed good relationships with children's parents. She gathers a wealth of information from them about their children. The childminder uses this to plan opportunities and experiences which meet children's interests. However, she is not providing parents with sufficient guidance to enable them to support their child's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to keep the children in her care safe from harm. She takes steps to keep her home safe and secure. She completes regular safety checks to minimise hazards and provide a safe environment for children to play. The childminder knows how to identify, respond to and manage any signs that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. This includes anything that may suggest children and families are potentially at risk from extreme views. The childminder knows the correct course of action for reporting concerns and the procedure to follow if there is an allegation made against her.

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should:

n review the curriculum to ensure that it takes account of children's different ages and stages of development and provides sufficient opportunities for children to think for themselves and solve problems n implement systems to guide parents on how to continue supporting their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560299 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10190552 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The children talked to the inspector about their time at the setting. n The inspector reviewed feedback from the parents. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder.

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Inspection activities

7 July 2021 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

7 July 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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