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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's care and demonstrate they feel safe. They enjoy cuddles and benefit from caring relationships. Children are growing in confidence, as they are offered lots of praise and reassurance. All children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder plans challenging activities that are interesting. The childminder has high expectations of what children are able to achieve. Consequently, children have positive attitudes to learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported so that they can achieve new things.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy looking at books to develop their understanding about the world around them. For example, they learn about ducks and other animals, experimenting with the sounds animals make. Children have good opportunities to engage in physical exercise. They enjoy trips to the park and benefit from daily fresh air. Children are developing their imagination as they enjoy engaging in different role-play experiences. This supports children to test out their own ideas. Children experiment with their mathematical knowledge. They attempt to push objects through different-shaped holes, using their problem-solving skills.

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n Children are developing their hand-eye coordination. For example, they are skilled at scooping up rice and pouring it from one container to another. This helps children to acquire the skills they need for their next stage in learning, such as feeding themselves independently. n The childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, she uses new vocabulary with children as they play and repeats familiar words. Consequently, children are developing their understanding of a range of different words. n Children are learning how to share and take turns. For example, they roll cars to each other and work together to build towers. Therefore, children are improving their ability to interact with others. n The childminder encourages children to investigate with a range of different materials. For example, children play with leaves, cinnamon sticks, acorns and

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conkers. As a result, children are inquisitive and curious. n Children are offered a range of healthy foods. For instance, they enjoy strawberries and blueberries for snack. This supports children to develop healthy habits from an early age. n The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play in. She identifies any potential risks and puts measures in place to protect children. However, the childminder has not created opportunities for children to develop their understanding of possible dangers when using the internet and electronic

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13 September 2022 devices. Therefore, children do not develop this knowledge while in the childminder's care. n The childminder encourages children to use their manners. For example, as she passes them fruit or breadsticks, she promotes the use of please and thank you. The childminder is a good role model. This helps children to learn about the expectations within the setting. n The childminder has a kind and caring nature. For example, as she changes children's nappies, she tickles children and makes them giggle. As a result, all children are settled and comfortable. n The childminder has established effective relationships with the parents. She talks to them about what children need to learn next. Consequently, children receive a consistent approach to their care and education. n The childminder is committed to professional development. She has recently undertaken training about how to support children to develop their speech and

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language skills. As a result of the training, she now gives children a longer period of time to answer questions that she asks. This helps children to process and respond to the questions. n Children are becoming competent at undertaking tasks for themselves. The childminder encourages them to put on their own shoes and coats and supports them through toilet training. As a result, children are developing their independence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training. This has provided her with a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, such as female genital mutilation. The childminder's good understanding helps her to identify any potential concerns that might arise with the children she cares for. The childminder has clear procedures to follow if she is worried about children's welfare or well- being. Therefore, she can respond to concerns quickly. The childminder knows what to do if there are any concerns raised about herself or a member of her household. This helps to reduce possible risks to children.

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should:

n adapt the curriculum to incorporate opportunities to teach children about when they might be at risk while using the internet or digital technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306861 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10072816 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 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Heald Green, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 September 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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13 September 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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