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

The childminder has made changes to her setting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents are encouraged to drop off and collect their children from the childminder at the door. The childminder asks visitors to use hand sanitiser and maintain a safe distance when inside the setting. This helps to keep the children safe.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confidently talk about what they are playing with and experiences they have had away from the setting, such as family holidays. Overall, children are well behaved and play with and alongside others. The childminder has high expectations for children. She offers children lots of praise and celebrates their achievements. The childminder has made resources accessible for children. This allows them to choose what they want to play with. Children are developing independence skills and demonstrate this by leading their own play. Children enjoy recalling a recent trip to the airport where they saw planes taking off and landing. They enjoy re-enacting this in their play. They spend time with the childminder building a runway with a lookout tower.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum in place, which supports children to build on what they know and can already do. She has carefully planned experiences, which are of interest to children and challenge them to think critically. The children engage in activities and play confidently with the resources, which have been made available to them. Children enjoy playing with fire engines and reading books on firefighters. Children are making good progress and are ready for their next stage in learning. n Younger children behave very well in this setting. They are polite and use their manners well. The childminder has good relationships with the children. Younger children show the childminder lots of respect. The childminder is supporting older children to listen and follow instructions. At times, children talk over and interrupt each other, making it difficult for the childminder to hear some children.

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need to do better?

n Children have plenty of opportunities to get daily fresh air and be physically active. The childminder takes the children to the park and they enjoy visits to the farm, where they have the opportunity to see and learn about different animals. Children visit the library regularly and enjoy sharing books, which they have chosen. The childminder continuously supports children with their speech development by modelling new words and language through play. n The childminder reflects and evaluates her practice well. She attends training courses to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. The childminder is part of a childminding network, along with this and doing her own

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3 November 2021 independent reading, the childminder ensures that she is providing the children with good quality care and education. n The childminder has setting rules which encourage children to share and take turns. Occasionally, older children have conflicts over toys and require the childminder to intervene. n The childminder is supporting children to learn about what makes them unique. She is also encouraging children to learn about different cultures, beliefs and religions. The childminder plans opportunities which introduce children to other events and festivals. n The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She gathers a wealth of information from them when children start. She uses this to inform her planning and meet the needs of children. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's time in the setting. She also guides them on how they can support their children's learning at home. Consequently, children

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need to do better?

are making progress in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of accessing early help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has good relationships with local health visitors and the local authority early years team. The childminder has effective systems in place to meet the individual needs of children. These are shared with parents to provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows how to report concerns about children's welfare to the correct agencies. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid and understands how to administer first aid. The childminder carries out daily checks of the environment and removes or minimises any hazards. She supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe and take controlled risks in their play.

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should:

n enhance the curriculum to further support older children to develop listening skills, follow instructions, share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2521440 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10208083 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 2019 and lives in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. She operates from, 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and childminder carried out a learning walk and discussed the curriculum intent. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held leadership and management discussions with the childminder. n The childminder discussed safeguarding with the inspector. n The inspector talked to the children about their time at the setting. n The inspector review feedback from parents. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observations.

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Inspection activities

3 November 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

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