Childminder in Manchester

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the care of this friendly and bubbly childminder. They access a range of learning experiences based on their needs and interests. Children engage in activities for long periods of time. The childminder supports their play, providing resources such as a doctors' kit. Children talk with her about their experiences of visiting the doctor, which extends their play further. Children have many opportunities to explore outdoors. They make binoculars, which they then take to the park to go bird watching. They like to make bird feeders to hang on the trees to encourage birds into the garden. Children visit the beach, zoo, and other local landmarks to develop their sense of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Interactions between the childminder and the children are encouraging and supportive. They visit local playgroups to meet and socialise with other children, which helps to prepare them for school. Children learn to take turns and be respectful of each other. They also learn how to keep themselves safe, such as sitting carefully on the chair so they do not fall. Children learn to carry out tasks for themselves, such as putting on their own shoes and coats. They like to cut up their own fruit at snack time and self-select their own resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works effectively with parents on entry to get a good understanding of children's development. She uses this information to help her to plan a curriculum that is based on the next steps in children's learning. The childminder implements a variety of effective learning experiences, including outings. This helps all children to make progress in all areas, regardless of their starting points. n The childminder consistently introduces children to a rich vocabulary. She provides them with honest and clear explanations to further their understanding of these new words. She extends their language, repeating back, clarifying and responding with correct pronunciations. The childminder uses lots of questioning to encourage the children to develop language. The questions, however, are often closed and do not offer the opportunity to develop more critical thinking. n The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks for children. She promotes

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good oral health and teaches children the importance of toothbrushing. However, the childminder does not provide consistent messages about hand hygiene. On occasion, children do not clean their hands before eating. This means that the risk of cross-contamination and infection is not always fully minimised. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She encourages the children to follow the rules of the setting by using lots of praise and positive reinforcement. She provides them with little jobs to do at tidy-up time to help to

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27 July 2023 engage them in a fun way. This enables children to learn about boundaries and behaviour expectations in a positive way, while also encouraging them to become autonomous individuals. n The childminder teaches children about different cultures and beliefs effectively. They celebrate festivals and events special to them, such as Eid, birthdays, and Christmas. In addition, they learn about other celebrations, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. This helps them to learn to understand and respect similarities and differences in their friends and the world around them. n Parents are happy with the care and learning the childminder provides. She keeps them informed of their child's learning and development and includes them in their future learning. The childminder provides a detailed handover of what children have eaten, when they have slept and activities they have taken part in each day. She provides photographs and updates of their interests, next

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steps and achievements. This helps to involve parents in their child's learning. n The childminder accesses a wealth of training to further her own professional development. She uses the knowledge she gains from training to enhance her provision for the children. She reflects on her own practice and identifies gaps in her own knowledge, as well as any gaps in children's learning and development. This helps to ensure that she provides good-quality teaching and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps the premises safe and secure. She consistently carries out effective risk assessments of the equipment. The childminder has a good understanding of the risks of certain activities to children and takes the necessary steps to keep them safe. The childminder accesses regular safeguarding training. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and knows who to report any concerns to. She is aware of the requirement to report any allegations against another adult and knows how to make that referral.

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should:

n consider ways to promote children's emerging critical thinking skills, particularly during conversations n improve hygiene procedures further to help ensure that handwashing is consistently embedded.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232669 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10285808 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the Stockport area of Greater Manchester. Her provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 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

27 July 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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