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

Children have adapted well to changes the childminder has made to her setting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They separate with ease from their parents as they are dropped off at the door. Children happily enter the setting. They are safe and secure in this setting. The childminder focuses on supporting children to develop strong relationships and build their confidence. Consequently, children settle quickly.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. The childminder supports children to learn about and understand their emotions. She uses picture cards to support children to identify how they feel. The childminder has setting rules in place. She explains these to the children and, with some gentle encouragement, they follow these. The childminder has high expectations for children. She plans opportunities which capture children's interests. For example, children enjoy discovering toy animals which have been hidden in a large bowl of shaving foam. They recognise the animals and name them. The childminder encourages children to explore different textures and how these feel. Children enjoy singing familiar songs and sharing books with the childminder. They make good progress with their communication and language development. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an effective curriculum which is carefully planned so that children develop their learning in well-ordered steps. For example, children enjoy the opportunity the childminder provides to make a snowman with art and craft resources. The childminder sets clear learning intentions for children to ensure that they are developing skills across different areas of learning. However, at times, she can be a little narrow in her focus. For example, in some of the activities she plans, she does not encourage children to use their imagination, be creative and test out new ideas. n The childminder makes effective checks on how well children are learning. She offers children lots of support during activities. Children follow the childminder's lead and engage well. For example, children are given templates of faces to decorate. The childminder encourages children to use a mirror to identify and

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need to do better?

talk about their own features. However, at times, the childminder does not support children to lead their own learning to further develop their independence skills. n Children learn to share and take turns. They listen well to instructions and use their manners. The childminder helps children to stay fit and healthy. She offers parents guidance on healthy lunch box choices. The childminder supports children to learn about how to keep their teeth healthy through regular brushing. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing

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need to do better?

30 November 2021 in the garden, riding scooters, mark making and water play. n Children have ample opportunity to visit the local community. For example, they enjoy taking walks, going on trips to the park and visiting the library. The childminder supports children to learn about what makes them unique and to celebrate differences. Children are invited to join in with different events and festivals. n The childminder evaluates her setting regularly to ensure that she provides high- quality learning for children. The childminder has an effective relationship with the local authority childminding improvement officer, who offers her support on how to improve her provision. The childminder identifies gaps in learning promptly. She attends training courses to support children's needs. For example, the childminder has recently completed a course on how to further support children's speech development. n The childminder supports parents with keeping their children safe online.

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need to do better?

However, the childminder is yet to fully provide ways to support children to learn how to keep themselves safe when they are using electronic devices. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They feel they are well supported. Parents appreciate the wealth of information that the childminder provides about their children's time in the setting. Parents are guided well by the childminder on how they can support their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is trained in safeguarding. She understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. The childminder is aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about the welfare of children. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid and understands the correct procedure for administering first aid. The childminder has an effective evacuation procedure in place. Children take an active part in fire drills. The childminder carries out daily checks of the environment to ensure that children are kept safe.

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should:

n enhance planning to provide children with more opportunities to be imaginative and creative in their learning and to problem-solve and test out new ideas n support children to lead their own play and learning in order to further develop their independence skills n strengthen children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe when using electronic devices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2523598 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10208173 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Heald Green area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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 to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n Children spoke to the inspector about their time in the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder on safeguarding. n The inspector and the childminder had discussions regarding leadership and management. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

30 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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