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 Met

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing and learning with the childminder and her apprentice. They have access to a dedicated space where they independently access the resources on offer. Older children show consideration towards younger children. For example, as they paint, they are keen to involve the babies and show them what to do. Children have positive attitudes towards one another. They offer comfort and reassurance when other children are upset. The childminder knows the children well. Their needs are met promptly, for example when they show signs that they are hungry or tired. Children's personal development flourishes due to the warm and caring relationships they build with the childminder and her apprentice. When children are upset, they are sensitively comforted and distracted with activities they enjoy. This helps children to feel secure and supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children learn new things. For example, as they read about the human body, the apprentice asks thought-provoking questions. They are challenged to think deeply and focus intently on finding their own pulse. This helps to develop their knowledge and skills. Learning is based around children's interests, which encourages them to participate. The childminder has high expectations for children, which helps them to make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the different areas of learning. She tailors learning to children's age and level of development. With babies, she focuses on building strong attachments and expanding their vocabulary. As children get older, she targets more specific areas of learning. For example, children develop good literacy skills as they start to write the letters of their name. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills. For instance, children put on their own shoes and coats before going outside. This helps to prepare them for starting school. n The childminder assesses children through observations and tracks their progress. She plans next steps for children that allow them to build on what they already know. The childminder bases her teaching around children's interests. For example, when children particularly enjoy painting, she uses this activity to teach them about life cycles. This means that children engage with learning, and

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their knowledge and skills develop over time. n The childminder teaches children to listen and follow some of her instructions. However, there are occasions when her strategies for managing new negative behaviours are not implemented well enough. This means that children are not always clear about the rules and boundaries set for them. Consequently, their behaviour can be inconsistent at times. n Children are encouraged to solve problems and build resilience. For example,

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21 April 2022 they develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they find a creature buried in the sand. The childminder encourages them to look at the different features. Children look at pictures of insects together to see which one it matches. The childminder gently guides children towards the correct answer. They show great pride when they identify that it is a millipede. n The arrangements to support apprentices are good. The childminder provides guidance to help them to develop their knowledge and skills. She ensures that they are given time to complete their studies. The childminder is a positive role model and supports apprentices to become skilled practitioners. Apprentices have positive and engaging interactions with children. n The childminder undertakes appropriate training to continue her professional development. She identifies gaps in her own knowledge and takes action to address them. For example, the childminder has recently attended training

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about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She now feels more confident in identifying children who may need additional support and putting this support in place. This helps to ensure that all children make the progress they are capable of. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder communicates with parents through daily conversations and an online app. Through the app, she shares photos, updates and sends information about children's learning to parents. Parents praise the fantastic relationships the childminder builds and the innovative activities she provides. The childminder encourages parents to continue children's learning at home, which contributes to their success. However, partnerships with other settings attended by children are not yet fully embedded. Consequently, the childminder is not always fully aware of what children learn at nursery. This hinders continuity of care and learning for

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows how to identify possible signs of abuse and the process she will follow if she has concerns. The childminder shares information with parents about how to keep children safe online. She attends safeguarding courses on a regular basis to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder ensures that apprentices have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding to fulfil their role. She regularly checks on children who are sleeping in order to ensure their safety at all times. The childminder carries out regular checks of her provision to ensure that children are safe in the environment.

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should:

21 April 2022 n refine the strategies used for managing children's behaviour and help children to understand the rules and boundaries in place n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share information and promote continuity in learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460794 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10130432 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 10 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

21 April 2022 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

21 April 2022 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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