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 are happy and settled with this childminder, who is sensitive to their needs. Children have developed exceptionally warm, secure relationships with the childminder which provides a strong base for future learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder adapts activities to meet their abilities and ensure inclusion. For example during a matching game, younger children are encouraged to make animal noises as they turn the animal cards, while older children compete to find all the pairs of cards.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, they are polite remembering to say 'please' and 'thank you' and are happy to share toys. Children receive lots of positive reinforcement for behaviour and the childminder talks to them about being kind to others. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities throughout the day for fresh air and exercise. Activities such as weekly forest-school sessions and regular trips to local parks further support children's physical well-being. Children demonstrate high levels of self control and resilience as they practise using safety knives to cut lemons and limes to add to their own potions.

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The provision is good

The childminder held regular video calls with families during the COVID-19 lockdown, which helped children to settle back into routines easily.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. She talks to children as they play and demonstrates the correct use of language. The childminder introduces new vocabulary. For example, during snack time, children talk about the toast 'sucking in' the butter. The childminder explains the word 'melts.' Later, children repeat the new words that they hear and tell the childminder to put the butter in the fridge before it melts. This means that children are extending their vocabulary. n The childminder provides a healthy range of snacks which children enjoy. She skilfully teaches children about the importance of eating fruit and vegetables. Children talk about how eating apples helps to build muscles and milk makes teeth strong. This means children are learning about the benefits of healthy lifestyles. n Children engage in activities that reinforce the importance of oral hygiene and

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why brushing their teeth is essential. Children learn about the importance of visiting the dentist. They use the dentist kit and practise brushing doll's teeth with real brushes. This helps to ensure that children develop good oral health habits and minimises the risk of tooth decay. n Children engage in a good range of opportunities that promote their physical development. For example, they are skilled at climbing ladders to reach the

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23 August 2022 herbs. They use scissors to cut a sprig while holding the rail. They understand what they need to do to keep themselves safe. Consequently, children are becoming competent in using their physical skills and taking appropriate risks. n The childminder encourages children's developing independence. They put their own shoes on and pour drinks at snack time. However, children are unable to complete handwashing routines independently as they cannot reach the sink or use the soap dispenser. This prevents them from becoming independent during self-care routines. n The childminder works effectively with parents to meet the needs of the children. For example, she works with parents to wean children off their dummy to help improve their speech and language skills. Parents speak positively about the 'home-from-home' environment she creates and say their children look forward to 'Becky day.' This helps parents to feel reassured about their children's

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safety and care while at the childminder's home. n Children benefit from many opportunities to support their literacy skills. The childminder uses stories to develop children's vocabulary and understanding of words. Children talk about the pictures. For example, they tell her that scarecrows scare the birds so they don't eat the seeds. Children learn about the natural world. n Following training, the childminder has embedded maths into routines and activities throughout the day. Numbers are used regularly in play and children are encouraged to count and use mathematical language. For example, when counting cups during snack time. This means children gain a good understanding of early mathematical concepts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment in which to play and learn. She has completed thorough safeguarding training and has good knowledge of the possible indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and the procedures to follow should a concern arise. Security arrangements are robust. Risk assessments are embedded in practice and the childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children participate in risk assessments and learn how to use resources and equipment safely. The childminder has attended first-aid training and understands how to deal with accidents and injuries.

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should:

n broaden opportunities to support children's growing independence for self care, such as during handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551028 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10174044 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Stockport. The childminder operates weekdays between 7.30am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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

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