Childminder in Stockport

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Unique reference number EY369611 Inspection date 24/09/2008 Inspector Jeanne Lesley Walsh

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her partner and two year old daughter in the Woodley area of Stockport. Schools, shops and parks are within walking distance. The premises are easily accessible and the whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. An enclosed back garden is available for outside play. Children are taken, with parental permission, to local amenities, such as the park, library, toddler groups and to other places of interest.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a total of five children under eight years at any one time, under the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register to enable her to care for older children. There are currently two children on roll under four years of age.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises the uniqueness of the children she is minding. She knows them well and she has the knowledge and the tools to provide effectively for their individual needs. The children are happy in the well organised setting, where they are making good progress in their learning and development, becoming confident, independent and able to think and make choices for themselves. All children are welcomed into the setting and the childminder provides the appropriate support required to enable them to achieve and feel fulfilled as individuals. The childminder is aware of her own development needs and is committed to improving her own skills, through training, to secure improvement for her setting. She recognises that her planning and assessment systems and her communication with parents and other providers, are areas for development and improvement, in order to promote the continuity of care and education of the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems for planning and assessment to ensure that the six areas of learning are covered in sufficient depth and breadth  further develop systems that inform parents about children's progress, to help them to become involved in supporting their child's learning and development. Also establish links with other providers to ensure progression and continuity of care and learning.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how to care effectively for the individual needs of the children she minds and is committed to providing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 opportunities that positively promote their learning and development. She successfully completed her self evaluation form, which was submitted prior to inspection. In it she demonstrates a realistic overview of her capabilities and shows awareness of her strengths and weaknesses and she is beginning to take steps for further improvement by accessing training. She is comfortably developing good relationships with parents and is aware of the importance of building effective relationships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) although these are not fully established. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure the safe management of the setting and parents receive copies and details

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provision

that keep them well informed about the provision. Safeguarding children in the provision is an area of priority for the childminder. She ensures that any adults who come into contact with the children are suitable to do so and never allows any other person to care for the children except herself. The childminder takes good measures in the home, including carrying out regular risk assessments, to ensure a safe environment. She is also well aware of appropriate procedures regarding child protection. She clearly demonstrates awareness of signs and symptoms of abuse and understands procedures to follow. Documentation is appropriately in place.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the welfare requirements and takes steps to ensure that she meets these to provide appropriate care for the children. Good, comprehensive records are maintained, including written risk assessments, which underpin the safe care and management of the children and the provision. The children are learning about personal safety measures throughout the day, as they are reminded to sit properly in chairs and taught how to use scissors safely. Sample menus demonstrate that high priority is given to providing the children with nutritious food, making them aware of the importance of a healthy diet. The children are also involved in cooking activities and learn about different types of food and why we eat them. They are also beginning to learn where different food comes from, which increases their overall knowledge and understanding of the world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is developing a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a good, imaginative range of worthwhile activities. All children enjoy a balance of child led and adult led activities and the childminder ensures that she supports their play and learning with appropriate tools to help them to achieve. The children have easy access to a good range of resources that cover all areas of their learning, allowing them to make independent choices of what they wish to do. Their achievements are consistently praised and encouraged by the childminder, which helps to build their confidence and boosts their self-esteem. However, the childminder has not fully developed a system for planning and assessments that demonstrates the breadth, depth and consistency of how each area of learning is covered.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the individual needs of the children, initially identifying their likes and dislikes, allergies and health needs through discussion with parents. She provides a range of activities that are fun and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 interactive so that children learn to share and become independent. The childminder constantly encourages positive communication with the children throughout the visit. They confidently engage in conversation with the childminder and each other, making decisions about what they do. They talk about how to do things, what tools they will use, what sounds letters make and they begin to recognise their own names on the paper. They have access to a good range of story books and reference books and are becoming aware that print carries meaning. They display patience and good concentration skills and are developing an interest and a

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

willingness to learn. The children are busy and involved and suddenly burst into rhyme as they speak, showing that they are also happy and content. Children are learning about numbers, colours, shape and size through counting. They count how many green crayons they have, how many are big and how many are small, making comparison about size. They love their elephant game. They develop their hand eye co-ordination skills as they use the coloured nets to catch the butterflies that pop out of the elephant's trunk. They count how many they catch, sort the colours and check how many are left. The childminder is aware of different age groups and she knows the children's limitations and makes adaptations to ensure all children are included.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children take part in a range of physical activities. They often walk to visit local activity groups and are becoming familiar with their local community. In the garden they freely explore activities. They carefully balance sand on the trowel and slowly carry it into the play house to pour into the sink, pretending it is water to wash their hands in. They take the dolls for a walk in the buggy, making sure that they are properly strapped in before confidently negotiating a pathway around the house. They develop their finer motor skills and an understanding of how things around them work, as they access the activity games and say 'if you push the button that way it will turn on and the other way it will go off'. The children are becoming very independent, curious and eager to learn. They love creative activities and demonstrate good imaginations as they paint, model, stick and glue. They behave well and are becoming aware of other people's feelings when they talk about happy

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and sad faces. The childminder is a good role model for the children and they respond to her positive approach. Planning systems are starting to cover the learning areas and are aimed at meeting children's individual needs. However, systems do not inform parents about children's progress to help them to become involved in supporting their child's learning and development. Also, they do they fully establish links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to ensure progression and continuity of care and learning. 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. Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

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

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

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

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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 registration.

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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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