Lewis, Rebecca

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 are very happy and settled in the calm and organised environment. They form secure attachments with the childminder. Children confidently involve the childminder in their games as they play with, and alongside, their friends. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She encourages them to make choices and to follow their own interests. As a result, children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Children recall a recent visit to an aquarium as they cut, glue and stick materials to create a sea-life collage. The childminder engages children in a lively discussion about plants that grow in water. Children demonstrate their recent learning and explain that some plants are called 'seaweed'. Children enjoy listening to songs and nursery rhymes. They understand that the 'tidy-up song' signals that it is time for them to put their toys away.

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The provision is good

Behaviour is very good. Children show genuine care and concern for their friends and help each other to complete tasks. When children have accidents, their friends are kind and help them to feel better. The childminder encourages children to recognise their own achievements. The consistent use of praise results in children who clearly blossom and thrive in the care of the nurturing childminder. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has noticed that children struggle to regulate their emotions. As a result, she has helped children to learn how to discuss and identify their feelings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a curriculum which reflects their interests and builds on what they already know and can do. She uses assessment to effectively identify what children need to learn next. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n Children benefit greatly from trips out. They enjoy visiting the local library to choose books that they are interested in. Children listen intently to a story about farm animals. They eagerly recall a visit to a local farm to feed the 'tall' horse with carrots. These meaningful activities help children to learn about the local community. However, opportunities for children to learn about cultural differences that exist in the local community are not as well developed. n The childminder asks thought-provoking questions and allows children time to listen, understand and respond. She narrates activities for children, introducing

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new words such as 'transport' as they play a game of picture bingo. The childminder encourages children to discuss recent activities, to check their previous learning. Children develop their communication and language skills as they recall recent events. n Children develop their physical skills and independence. They eagerly attend to some of their care needs. For example, children put on their own shoes and

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4 August 2022 wipe their noses with tissues. Outdoors, the childminder provides opportunities that children enjoy and which enable them to practise their skills. They strengthen their bodies as they crawl, balance and climb. Children further develop their small-muscle skills by digging in sand and pouring water into bottles. These activities help children develop some of the skills needed for when they start school. n The childminder works closely with a network of local childminders. Together, they attend groups and visit local parks. These experiences help children to develop their social skills and self-confidence. The childminder has undertaken all of the statutory training required. However, further training is not yet focused on how to extend her knowledge or enhance her already good teaching skills even further. n Children feel secure in the childminder's home. They display their art work proudly on the walls. Children show delight as they turn the pages of their

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personal scrapbooks, full of photos of their experiences and their families. Children feel valued and develop a sense of belonging. n Parents appreciate the care provided by the childminder. They describe how she is 'a fantastic help'. They are particularly pleased with the advice they receive on helping children to learn at home. Parents are impressed that children learn to discuss their feelings and emotions. This has helped them to manage children's emotions at home. As a result, parents are able to implement a consistent approach in supporting children to feel happy and secure.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow, and the appropriate agencies to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder completes comprehensive training to support her role as designated safeguarding lead and ensures that her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder's playroom is extremely well organised and is a safe environment in which children can play and explore. Children learn about road safety while on outings; they discuss how they hold hands and look both ways. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to learn about differences between themselves and others in society, to strengthen their awareness of diversity n seek wider training opportunities to raise the quality of teaching, knowledge and skills to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562949 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10190998 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Reddish, Stockport. She operates from Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. n Parents shared their views on the setting through written feedback. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

4 August 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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