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

Children thrive in the childminder's care. They are happy to welcome visitors into the playroom and offer them a drink from their toy kitchen. Children enjoy many warm interactions with the childminder. They snuggle into her to listen to their favourite stories and express their needs when they need extra support. For example, when they are feeling tired. Children are confident to make their own choices and decisions. For instance, they let the childminder know when they want to go back inside from the garden. Children show good resilience and persevere during self-chosen tasks. For instance, they concentrate as they place shapes into an inset puzzle. The childminder reminds children to 'keep trying'. Children show a determination to succeed and delight in their achievements. The childminder plans her curriculum well, overall, to prepare children for their next stage in learning. For example, before children start to use a potty, they play with dolls and potties. They

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The provision is good

also listen to stories about their favourite characters starting toilet training.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social skills, in particular their limited experiences of meeting new people. She has adapted her settling-in sessions in response to this. Children now attend for several weeks before they start, and this has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well, overall. She encourages children to use the language that they know. The childminder repeats words to children to enable them to hear the correct pronunciation. She provides them with time to respond to questions. However, the childminder does not consistently help young children to build on the language that they already use. For instance, the childminder identifies the next stage for children is to begin to put two words together. She does not consistently promote this in practice. n Children know the routine is to wash their hands before they eat and after they have played outside. The childminder provides healthy choices for snacks and mealtimes. Children request their favourite fruits and enjoy drinking fresh water. This helps to support children's good health. n Children thoroughly enjoy music sessions. They choose an instrument from a

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bag and shake it energetically to the music. The childminder sings a 'hello' song to children. Children wait with anticipation for the childminder to call their name. They smile with delight when she does. This helps to support children's confidence and provides them with a sense of belonging. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and makes positive changes. She recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that not all

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need to do better?

4 November 2021 children have had as many physical play opportunities as usual, due to limited outings. In response to this, the childminder has developed her outdoor provision. Her garden now has more challenging opportunities for children. Children enjoy climbing and use large buckets and spades to dig in the sand. n The childminder plans some opportunities that support children's understanding of cultures and religions. For example, during Christmas and Diwali. However, the childminder does not provide a wide range of ongoing opportunities to teach children about the diverse world in which they live, to help to support their understanding even further. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. There is a good two-way exchange of information about children's learning. This helps the childminder to ensure that her assessments are accurate. The childminder provides helpful guidance and advice for parents,

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such as activity ideas. This helps parents to extend children's learning at home. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. Their written feedback states 'she truly loves what she does and is fully committed'. n The childminder accesses training and keeps up to date with changes. She welcomes visits from a local authority adviser and acts on their advice. The childminder has recently attended a course focused on children's behaviour. She is calm, respectful and provides children with constant praise. Children's behaviour is good in relation to their age. They help to tidy the resources away after use and request to 'swap' when they want to exchange a toy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes risk assessments before taking children on outings. She provides children with bright yellow tops to wear. This helps the childminder to identify and supervise children when they are in larger groups. The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities. She employs a part-time assistant, and she ensures that she completes all mandatory training. The childminder completes all necessary records. For example, she records children's accidents and injuries and shares these with parents. The childminder is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and understands the reporting procedures. She knows what to do if an allegation was made against herself or her assistant.

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should:

n focus interactions more consistently on helping to extend and build on children's good language skills even further n strengthen the opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world in which they live on a more ongoing basis.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477552 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10209986 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 6 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs one part-time assistant. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk together. They held discussions about the care the childminder provides and how she supports children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, indoors and outdoors, and spoke with the childminder about the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at emails provided by parents prior to the inspection. She took account of their views. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises

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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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4 November 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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