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 settled in the care of the childminder and the co-minder. They happily engage in the opportunities provided and are keen learners. The childminder gathers information from parents about care routines. She uses this information effectively to meet children's needs. The childminder and the co-minder know the children well. They use children's interests to motivate them in their learning. For example, a recent interest in insects has been used to extend children's vocabulary. Children delight in attempting to name the different colours and sizes of bugs. This helps to support children's communication and early mathematical development. The supportive childminder and the co-minder offer children an abundance of praise and encouragement.

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The provision is good

Children understand the clear expectations the childminder has for their behaviour. They respond to requests, play cooperatively and behave well. These positive attitudes help to create a calm learning environment. Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills that will benefit their future learning. This helps to ensure that they are prepared for their eventual move to nursery or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and the co-minder are enthusiastic in their approach and provide children with a curriculum which motivates them to learn. Assessment is used to accurately identify what children are interested in. As a result, children are extremely keen and demonstrate a positive approach to learning. n Children are supported to develop their physical skills. They enjoy a daily walk and have lots of fun as they explore the local area. Children develop their coordination and strengthen their hands as they thread ribbon through boards. These activities help children develop their physical skills to prepare them for the next stage of their learning. n Children happily listen to stories. They laugh as they finish sentences and familiar phrases in books and create rhymes. Children excitedly discuss animals from a favourite book. They take turns to talk and listen to others. The childminder ensures a wide range of books are available for children to access.

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need to do better?

Children happily cuddle up with the childminder and listen to interesting stories. As a result, children develop a love of books and reading. n Children's communication and language development are a key focus of the childminder. Interactions are mostly of good quality. The childminder talks to children as they play and introduces new vocabulary. She engages children in conversations. This helps children to develop their communication skills. n The childminder extends her knowledge. However, this is mostly through mandatory training such as first aid and safeguarding. Professional development

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need to do better?

6 November 2023 opportunities are not focused precisely on enhancing the childminder's knowledge of how children learn. This means there are activities that do not always meet the specific learning requirements of some children. n The childminder provides children with calm and relaxing mealtimes. Children sit and chat while they enjoy healthy, home-cooked food. They discuss the importance of eating fruit and having a rest if they are tired. Children brush their teeth after meals and learn about oral health. This helps them learn about how to make healthy choices. n The childminder supports children to learn about what makes them unique. She takes them to eat in local restaurants. This supports children to learn about other cultures and ways of life. Children regularly visit the library and local shops. They develop their confidence in many social situations and learn about the wider world around them.

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need to do better?

n Parents receive regular updates about the experiences that children have. However, parents are not always provided with ideas about how to support children's learning at home. As a result, children do not always benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow, and the appropriate agencies to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder completes training to support her role and ensures that her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder and her co-minder complete daily safety checks of the environment. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n develop methods to engage in continuous professional development to specifically further enhance knowledge of how children learn and develop n enhance arrangements to provide parents with ideas of how they can best support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2617942 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10260202 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She works with another registered childminder in Stockport. The setting operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the co-minder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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

6 November 2023 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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