Childminder in Stockport

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Unique reference number EY294629 Inspection date 27/10/2008 Inspector Zoe Smith

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered sine 2004. She lives in the Romiley district of Stockport with her partner, adult son and daughter who is aged ten. Children have access to all rooms on the ground floor except the living room and the bathroom on the first floor. They participate in physical and outdoor play activities in the enclosed rear garden. The family have a dog and a cat. The childminder is on the Early Years, Childcare and Voluntary Childcare Registers. She is registered to care for four children and currently has five children aged between one and five years on roll.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of children and their individual needs, interests and abilities. She effectively plans a wide range of activities that are designed to stimulate the children’s interest and learning. Children have lots of fun and laughter as they play and are making good progress in their development. Strong partnerships have been fostered with parents, the local nursery and other agencies. This ensures an integrated approach to the children’s care and learning.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 further develop assessments of children so they link to the EYFS and use them to plan for the next steps in the children's learning and development  develop self evaluation and use this to inform continuous improvement.

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provision

Children are cared for in a well organised, busy and child orientated home. The environment is designed to provide a wide variety of stimulating, interesting and enjoyable play and learning opportunities. The childminder has positive relationships with children and supports them well in their play and learning. Children are seen and valued as individuals. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure all children are fully included and their specific needs and interests well met.

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provision

The childminder has a positive commitment and willingness to continually improve and develop her practice. She has successfully taken steps to improve her practice in respect of recommendations made at previous inspections. To update her knowledge she regularly reads about childcare subjects and has attended an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Awareness training session. However, self evaluation is at a formative stage and the childminder is not sufficiently skilled in identifying appropriate areas for continuous improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder keeps children safe and ensures their well-being is safeguarded. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, her role and responsibility to take immediate action should she have concerns. She has ensured all adult members of her home have been vetted to ensure they are

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provision

suitable to have access to children. A risk assessment of the premises has been conducted and effective precautions put in place to minimise identified hazards.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses observations of children to assess their abilities and plan for their next steps. Assessments focus strongly on numbers, shapes and colours and do not place sufficient emphasis on all of the six areas of learning. Nevertheless, the childminder provides lots of fun, interesting and stimulating activities designed to challenge children’s learning and development. Activities and resources are frequently changed to make sure children are always enthusiastic in their play and learning. Information is shared between other EYFS providers to ensure children receive care that complements what they have already done at nursery. Children benefit from participating in quieter and less challenging activities in the afternoon, such as story sessions, when they are tired after spending the morning at nursery. Children are becoming increasingly skilful communicators; they constantly talk with the childminder and ask lots of questions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s creative development is fostered very well. They love the freedom they have to freely express their creativity when they participate in daily painting and cutting and sticking activities. Children happily and energetically make lots of noise and music as they play the electronic piano. They have lots of opportunities to count and solve problems. Children count how many balls are left on the track after the train has bumped into them and they help the childminder to work out how to put the tent up. Children are learning about the wider world and to respect and value difference. They have made a large wall collage of children from different ethnic backgrounds participating in the type of activities they enjoy. Children behave well and say please and thank you at the right time without any need for prompting. Children are learning about the importance of healthy eating and keeping themselves safe. They enjoy shopping for fruit for snack time and dressing up as

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

crossing patrol officers and taking it in turns to practise how to cross roads safely. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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