Smith, Georgiana

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 thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's safe and inviting home. They are making good progress and have formed strong bonds with the nurturing childminder. Children demonstrate a great enthusiasm to learn as they access toys and equipment, both indoors and outside. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, they are now able to experience trips out to places in the community, such as the local library, shops and playgroups. These opportunities help to support children's social skills and gain an understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Babies especially delight at opportunities to develop their large physical skills during 'tummy time'. Their attention and listening is advanced as they respond to the childminder's facial expressions and action rhymes. Babies begin to join in with the actions and attempt to mirror words, such as 'mama' and 'peepo'. Older children invite the childminder to read their favourite book to them. They listen attentively, turn the pages and predict what will happen next. This helps them gain a love of literacy and reading.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and helps them to manage their behaviour and feelings. She gently reminds them to be kind, share and take turns. Children respond well, they quickly realise they should not snatch toys from each other. They successfully pause to think about their actions, this is rewarded with praise and encouragement by the childminder. As a result, children are developing greater levels of self-assurance and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being as she gathers lots of information about their individual needs from parents. Parents comment that they value the regular updates they receive about their children's progress. They say they 'would recommend the childminder to anyone'. Parents appreciate the ideas the childminder shares with them, such as reducing the use of dummies to help with developing children's speech. They comment that their children are polite and use good manners as a result of the support given by the childminder. This helps children benefit from a smooth learning journey, both at home and with the childminder. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a degree in early years. She uses the knowledge gained in her day-to-day practice and demonstrates a clear understanding of how to effectively support children's learning. For

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example, she ensures that activities meet the needs of all the children. This includes babies who benefit from sensory experiences, such as touch and smell during a dough activity. The childminder's clear focus on children's education benefits the children, who are making good progress and are motivated to learn.

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12 May 2022 n The highly qualified childminder understands how children make progress in their learning and sequences the curriculum well. She ignites children's interest in playing with dough by involving them in buying the ingredients from the local shop. The childminder recognises that children need to develop hand control in readiness for using writing materials. The dough activity supports these skills for children as they 'grasp' and 'squeeze' using their hand muscles. Older children confidently use a pencil and successfully make meaningful marks. They proudly announce that the letters they draw are the letters in their name. This also helps support children's literacy skills in readiness for school. n The childminder accurately assesses and tracks children's progress and is aware of what they already know. She supports children's mathematical development during play. For example, she helps children to count the cars and sequence

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them in order of colour or size. However, at times the childminder asks questions in quick succession, or is too quick to offer children suggestions or solutions. This does not help children to problem solve or develop their own ideas and think for themselves. n The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills. She gently corrects pronunciation, such as the word 'lemon', and responds positively to babies' attempts with their first sounds by modelling simple words. The childminder further supports language development by reducing children's reliance on dummies, to enable their speech to be clearer. This helps to ensure no child falls behind in their learning and that all children can make the best possible progress. n The childminder helps children learn about good health and hygiene practices. She reminds them about the importance of handwashing at appropriate times. Children also benefit from healthy snacks and fresh drinking water is readily

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available. The childminder talks to children about too many sugary drinks being harmful to their teeth. She provides lots of opportunities for physical exercise, such as trips to the swimming baths and visiting local parks where they can run around.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is acutely aware of her role to safeguard and protect children in her care. She is aware of the of signs and indicators of potential abuse. The childminder has robust procedures in place in the event of a concern about a child's well-being. She keeps her knowledge up to date and knows what action to take in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a household member. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to keep children safe and supervises them at all times. She also teaches children about road safety when on outings and how to keep themselves safe.

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n allow children time to respond to questions, to problem solve and develop their own ideas, to further challenge them in their thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462985 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10239891 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 4 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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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 childminder. n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's home. The intended learning opportunities available for children were also discussed. n Discussions were held at convenient times with the children and the childminder. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will deliver educational programmes for early years children, including the activities, experiences and resources she will provide. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage and how the childminder evaluates her practice. n Consideration was given to parents' verbal comments. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity and discussed the

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impact on children's learning. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including qualifications and children's records.

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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

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