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

The childminder creates a very warm, welcoming and nurturing environment. She ensures that children feel relaxed, settled and secure in her care. Children thoroughly enjoy attending. They initiate their own learning as they independently select resources. This helps to support children's independence and develops their sense of belonging as they explore and investigate with confidence.

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The provision is good

Children remain continually occupied and enjoy a range of interesting, fun and exciting activities when in the childminder's care. They carefully fill containers with sand and watch as they pour it out. They enjoy exploring their senses with the textures of paint and play dough. The childminder uses these moments to develop children's learning further.

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The provision is good

Young children are starting to share and take turns, with the childminder's support. The childminder gently explains why they need to take turns and models 'my turn, your turn' as children open the flaps on a pop-up book. The childminder praises the children for waiting patiently, which helps to build their self-confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has planned a curriculum to support children to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their development. She plans a range of age-appropriate activities focusing on their interests. However, during some activities, the childminder plans too many aspects of learning, and the learning intent becomes unclear. As a result, children are not always able to understand and practise the skills they are being taught. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical development and plans her environment to support these skills. Children have daily access to a well-equipped outdoor area to develop their large muscles. For example, they use their feet to carefully navigate the ride-on toys. Children delight as they explore the playhouse, opening and closing the doors, which develops their stability, balance and core strength. n Plenty of trips and outings in the local community enhance children's

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experiences. They enjoy visiting local museums, woodlands and toddler groups. Children mix with people from different backgrounds when out in the community. This extends children's knowledge about different cultures, religions and festivals. This helps them to develop a deeper awareness and tolerance for differences between themselves and others. n The childminder quickly identifies children with possible language delay and shares ideas with parents. When speaking with children, she uses the correct pronunciation of words. However, the childminder does not always encourage the children to listen and repeat the words to build early vocabulary. She often

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27 September 2024 asks children lots of questions in quick succession and does not always wait for answers before asking the next question. This results in children not being left with enough time to think and respond with their own thoughts or repeat words to develop their early speech and language skills. n Children develop an understanding of the importance of keeping healthy. The childminder gently reminds children to take regular drinks of water as they play. She teaches children about healthy foods and how to make good choices. She promotes good levels of hygiene and, as a result, children understand the necessity of washing their hands. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works well in partnership with parents, schools and other professionals to ensure the needs of all children are met. The childminder has taken part in training to extend her

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knowledge of how to support children with SEND. Her setting is an inclusive environment for all children. n The childminder evaluates her provision and identifies professional development opportunities to help further improve her strong practice. She has formed strong relationships with other childminders. The childminder engages with them regularly to improve her practice and keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder routinely updates parents about their children's day and works with them to help support their children with developmental milestones. This helps parents so they can fully support all aspects of their children's development at the setting and at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen the planning and organisation of activities to reflect more precise learning intentions that build on individual children's existing knowledge and skills n provide opportunities for children to have time to think, listen and repeat words to develop their early speech and vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306902 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10354711 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 8 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Marple, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. 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 the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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Inspection activities

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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