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 safe and well cared for by this nurturing childminder. Before they attend, the childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and routines. This helps children to settle in and aids their transition. The childminder clearly knows the children well and has a good understanding of their development. She plans activities and enhancements to support their interests and build upon the next steps in their learning. For example, she offers dolls and a potty to support a child who is about to start toilet training. She offers support and challenge to their activities, to ensure all children make progress in their learning given their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She teaches them to be polite, to share and to take turns with others. The childminder instils positive behaviour and respect for others. Children develop independence and self-help skills by learning to do things for themselves. For example, she encourages the younger children to feed and dress themselves. Children can access resources and equipment independently, and have the autonomy to make their own choices. The childminder attends regular playgroups with younger children. This ensures that children spend time with other children and learn valuable social skills.

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n The childminder has a clear curriculum intent for the children in her care. She considers each child's individual developmental needs and identifies the next steps in their learning. She plans effectively to ensure children progress towards their individual goals. Consequently, children make good progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder plans a range of activities both in the home and outside. Children visit the museum and take the tram to the local shops. They bake cookies and visit the local park to observe signs of the changing seasons. This ensures the children receive a variety of learning experiences. Consequently, children extend their knowledge of their local community and the wider world. n The childminder raises children's awareness of celebrations and festivals. However, she does not always take the opportunity to celebrate children's own similarities and differences. As a result, children do not always recognise how

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unique and special they are. n The childminder communicates well with the children. She asks open-ended questions and provides lots of opportunity for two-way talk. She models conversation with younger children, taking cues from their babbles and vocalisations. As a result, children learn the art of conversation and communication from an early age. n Children enjoy sharing stories, songs and rhymes. The childminder provides a

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3 November 2022 wide range of books and story props to encourage children to develop a love of reading. The childminder takes the children to weekly song and rhyme sessions, which further support their developing literacy skills. n The childminder offers lots of opportunities for children to be active. They have access to the outdoors where they can climb, run and play ball. They also have access to large soft-play equipment, which they use to practise their developing physical skills. The childminder offers opportunities for children to make marks with a variety of tools and materials. This further supports their developing physical skills and helps to prepare them for writing. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive from the childminder. They welcome the friendly and homely environment she offers. Parents feel that the childminder teaches their children valuable skills. As a result, the childminder

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prepares them for the next stage of their education and supports the transition to school. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She has regular meetings with other childminders and settings that children attend, to ensure that the children receive a coordinated provision that enables children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder continuously evaluates her provision and her own professional development. She attends training and seeks support from the local authority as required to further improve her teaching and learning. As a result, children receive a high-quality early learning experience that encourages their development and prepares them for the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding practices and understands her role in keeping children safe. She knows who to report any concerns to. She also ensures that any assistants/co-childminders have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and her policies, to ensure they too keep children safe. The childminder implements risk assessments for all activities and areas the children have access to, including outings. She maintains effective accident records and ensures parents are made aware of any accidents or incidents as soon as they occur. Any accidents are reported as required should children need to receive medical assistance.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the diverse society in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361209 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10235137 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 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Cheadle area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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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