Prempeh, Sussana

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

The childminder provides children with a home-from-home, family environment where they show they feel happy and safe. Children's emotional well-being is given the utmost priority and the childminder is skilled in supporting children who require additional emotional support. For example, she cuddles children who need a little reassurance and ensures that children have their favourite blanket from home before going to sleep. Children's behaviour is managed well. They demonstrate good manners and can follow simple instructions. They are learning how to share, take turns and play cooperatively with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children are able to choose which activities and routines they join in with. This ensures that they are interested in what is on offer for them and increases their motivation for learning. Children are provided with an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they know and can do. The childminder considers each child's interests when planning daily activities and provides suitable challenges to extend their learning further. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, parents drop off children at the door. The childminder ensures that these handovers are not rushed, and she involves parents in children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well through consistent eye contact, talking calmly and always being at the children's level. She recognises the value of singing with the children and she often uses a 'song bag', where children choose objects and link these to familiar rhymes. This supports children's listening skills, concentration and language development. n Children are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in the activities on offer. For example, the childminder provides children with opportunities to paint and explore colour mixing. Children talk enthusiastically about mixing red and green paint and are fascinated to discover that the result is brown. This helps children to develop positive attitudes to learning and prepares them for their next stage of learning. n Children benefit from first-hand experiences. During walks to the local park, they

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collect fallen leaves to make autumn wreaths. The childminder explains the signs that autumn is coming, and children talk about what they need to wear when it gets colder, such as wellies and coats. This helps children to learn about their local environment and develop an understanding of the natural world. n Mathematics is promoted well. For example, children practise their counting skills throughout daily routines and learn to say tricky names of shapes, such as 'rectangle' and 'diamond'. Children are developing their understanding of early mathematical concepts, which will support them in the next stage of their learning.

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28 September 2022 n The childminder supports children's good health. She provides children with nutritious, home-cooked snacks and meals which are prepared to suit the developmental stage of each child. For example, babies have mashed pasta, while older children have whole pieces of pasta that they can chew. Children are encouraged to try new foods and they take part in activities that teach them about the importance of keeping their teeth healthy. n The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social skills. To help develop their confidence, the childminder takes children to local groups where they can socialise with other children. They learn to share and participate with others in group activities. This helps children to make future friendships. n Children develop independence skills for some of their own personal needs. For example, older children wash their hands, and babies learn to feed themselves.

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need to do better?

However, there are times when the childminder completes tasks that children are capable of attempting and mastering themselves, such as pouring their own drinks and wiping their noses. At these times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to extend children's independence even further. n The childminder promotes an understanding of different cultures. She plans experiences around celebrations and festivals throughout the year. Children visit different places in the local community. For example, they go to the market where they look at a variety of cultural foods. This helps to broaden children's awareness and respect for other cultures and beliefs apart than their own. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents value the good-quality play and learning opportunities their children benefit from. The childminder shares information about their children's daily activities and progress regularly. Parents

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report positively on the progress the childminder has helped their children to make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She confidently describes the action she would take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as waiting for traffic lights to change before they cross the road. Security arrangements are robust. The childminder verifies the identity of visitors, using a video doorbell. The childminder has attended first-aid training and understands how to deal with accidents and injuries.

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should:

28 September 2022 n extend opportunities for children to further develop independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554177 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10174672 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Stockport. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has 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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