Dawn Brittain

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children show exceptional compassion, kindness, empathy and respect. They demonstrate immense maturity in their emotional development. Children begin to carefully recycle items. They learn that consumer waste has an impact on the environment and wider world. Children exuberantly recall visiting local elderly residents at a nearby home. They join in intergenerational music and movement sessions with elderly residents. These activities help to enhance their already excellent appreciation of kindness and tolerance. Children and families share food donations with local food banks to help others in their community less fortunate than themselves. Children are acutely aware of the impact their actions have on others and develop superb emotional compassion.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are splendid mathematicians. They count items and complete simple mathematical calculations at an early age. To illustrate, children have fun as they count their friends and distribute the correct number of snacks. They add and subtract one more and one less as they count. Children make better than expected progress in this area of development. Children have fun as they learn. They solve complex problems as they play exciting games. Learning through play successfully helps children learn effortlessly. For example, children enjoy playing with an interactive ball game. They impressively predict the speed of balls, solving problems and developing critical thinking as they play. Children are extremely independent and complete tasks for themselves with ease. They retrieve coats and shoes and dress themselves. Children often complete difficult tasks, such as zips, with confidence and self-assurance. Children work through and overcome

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The provision is outstanding

differences with each other amicably. They share toys and behaviour is impeccable. The childminder has worked hard to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's development. Children continue to make excellent progress despite the interruptions to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant show exemplary dedication and commitment to providing high-quality practice. They have exceptionally high standards and are passionate about providing children with the very best start in their lives. n The childminder and her assistant work cohesively and this superb teamwork helps to ensure that children receive consistently high-quality care and learning opportunities. n The childminder and her assistant have completed extensive training, well beyond mandatory requirements. Their knowledge of child development is exemplary. This contributes to consistently first-rate practice. n The childminder often shares her excellent practice and refined expertise with other professionals. She is a leader in her field and coaches and mentors other

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4 January 2023 childminder professionals to share her tremendous skills and knowledge. n Teaching is excellent. Children enjoy activities which are truly personalised and tailored to their unique and individual needs. The childminder and her assistant adapt their interactions to meet children's ages and stages of development. This helps to ensure all children make rapid progress. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder invests significant time and effort in working closely with parents. She builds trusting relationship with home. This benefits children immensely, as they receive seamless care and learning between home and the setting. Parents comment 'I know my child is valued, supported and most of all loved', 'the childminder is a kind and loving person who I feel is a fantastic carer for my children and I would recommend her to anyone.' n Children relish a challenge. High expectations and increasing challenge is an

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integral part of the curriculum design. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to try new things and build on what they already know and can do. In turn, children make impressive progress in their learning. n The childminder and her assistant extend children's vocabulary and communication skills at every possible opportunity. Conversations continually evolve. Children are impressively aware of how to contribute to discussions, voice their opinions and listen to others' views. Children are confident communicators, well supported in this language-rich environment. n Children's unique qualities are cherished and nurtured in this truly home- from- home environment. They flourish in their confidence and exuberantly join in fun games and tasks on offer. Children have fun and greatly enjoy their time spent in this caring and exciting setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand their safeguarding responsibilities and diligently complete regular training on the topic of child protection. The childminder knows how to escalate concerns regarding safeguarding swiftly, as required. The safety and welfare of children is given the greatest priority. Risk assessments are dynamic and completed continually throughout the day. If potential hazards arise, the childminder immediately responds. Children are extremely safe and secure in this setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489653 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10264203 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 18 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hazel Grove, Cheshire. The childminding setting operates from 7.30am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am to 5pm on Friday. The setting operates all year round with the exception of 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is designed and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the suitability of those living in the household and working at the setting. n The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children, the childminder and her assistant during the inspection. The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of all views and comments.

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Inspection activities

4 January 2023 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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