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 safe. They build positive relationships with the childminder, helping them to feel settled and secure. Children behave well. They respond well to the high expectations the childminder sets for them. Children explore the wider world as they travel on a tram to visit a local museum. They regularly attend playgroup and messy-play sessions. Children build relationships with others and take part in a variety of different experiences.

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The provision is good

Children access a range of different spaces, including a dedicated playroom. They are able to explore resources freely, helping them to make choices about how they spend their day. Children play in the large garden every day which helps to support their health and well-being. Children learn care and concern for living things as they play alongside the childminder's dog. They explore the natural world as they visit local parks, developing their physical skills.

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The provision is good

Children take part in a variety of activities that extend their learning. They learn lots of new knowledge and skills. Children listen to songs and stories. They learn to hold books and to turn the pages. Children listen intently as the childminder reads expressively. They develop a love of books.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She plans next steps for children that focus precisely on what they need to learn next. For example, focusing on single words as children begin to speak. She has a good understanding of child development. This helps her to ensure children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder extends children's learning well by asking appropriate questions and showing them how to play. For example, the childminder demonstrates playing with farm animals and a tractor. However, the childminder quickly moves on to new things before children are ready. Children do not always have chance to engage with activities for an extended period of time to develop their focus. n Children have positive attitudes towards learning. They are eager to explore the wealth of resources on offer. They happily take part in activities. For example, children excitedly bang on drums with a beater and explore instruments. This

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need to do better?

helps children to become fully involved in the learning opportunities on offer. n Children's independence skills are promoted well. For example, the childminder encourages younger children to use their own fork and spoon at mealtimes. Young children are helped to wash their own hands. This helps children to gain independence and self-care skills. n The childminder has positive relationships with children. She offers children cuddles, and speaks in a calming voice. Children feel relaxed and comfortable in

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3 November 2022 her home. n The childminder offers children lots of praise. For example, when children follow her instructions, she tells them 'well done'. Children beam with excitement as they receive praise. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder takes part in a variety of courses. She decides what training to do based upon the needs of children. For example, the childminder has taken part in training to support children's communication so that she can provide support for children in this area. This means that her practice is always improving. n Parents are very happy with the care provided. They praise the 'homely' feel. The childminder keeps in touch with parents through daily conversations, communication books and frequent messages. Parents praise the communication they receive, which helps them to continue and extend children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the different types of abuse and what signs she is alert to. She knows how to report any concerns she has. The childminder uses appropriate car seats to help her to keep children safe when travelling. She teaches children about road safety, helping children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Safeguarding

The childminder risk assesses on an ongoing basis to help her provide a safe environment for children. She provides a safe area for children to sleep. The childminder regularly checks on sleeping children to help ensure they are safe at all times.

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should:

n expand upon time given to children to immerse themselves in activities of their choice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2518405 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10207962 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Heaton Mersey, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.40am to 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

3 November 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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Inspection activities

3 November 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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