Childminder in Stockport

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Unique reference number EY373737 Inspection date 09/03/2009 Inspector Barbara Christine Wearing

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 children, aged one year and four years old, in the Cheadle Heath area of Stockport, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The sitting room, dining area, play room and upstairs toilet and bathroom facilities are used for childminding purposes. The patio area to the side of the property is available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years old at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group before and after school and occasional weekends. She also offers care to children aged over five years old up to 11 years old. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children to and from the local school.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children settle quickly and develop their confidence, as the childminder welcomes them into her family. Children are valued and respected as individuals and they are fully included in all activities. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to the continuous improvement of her provision for children and their families. She has been proactive in updating her policies and procedures, in response to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is therefore meeting requirements and promoting the safety and welfare of the children. She is developing systems to record children's progress in learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop methods for observation and assessments, ensuring that they are used to identify learning priorities and to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  gather further information from parents in order to establish starting points in children's learning and develop closer links with other settings providing the EYFS to children within her care to ensure she can complement the education and care these children receive in other settings.

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provision

The childminder is very well organised. Her well written policies and procedures reflect her good understanding of the EYFS. She is extremely flexible with her childminding arrangements, in order to meet the needs of parents and children, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 thereby providing children with a secure and consistent environment. She organises her time well and children benefit, as they engage in adult-led activities and play independently and with their peers. Effective risk assessments and the childminder's clear understanding of current child protection procedures, ensures that children are safeguarded well. Systems are in place, to evaluate how well the provision meets the children's needs and the requirements of the EYFS. These take account of children's views and accurately reflect the childminder's strengths and some areas for development.

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provision

Parents are given plenty of good information, regarding the childminder's policies and practices and written information regarding their child's day. All necessary information is shared, to ensure that children's dietary and health needs are catered for. However, little has been gathered from parents regarding children's interests, likes, dislikes or capabilities. The childminder has introduced herself to staff within the other settings that children attend who deliver the EYFS, although no systems are in place for sharing information, to ensure continuity and progression. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of young children when they return from school and organises her time and activities to accommodate these.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's home offers children a safe and stimulating environment, in which they quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. Children are inquisitive and independent learners and they are developing skills that contributes to their future economic well-being. They practise and consolidate their skills, as they confidently access and explore the good range of resources available to them. These provide stimulation in all learning areas for children within the early years age range, are of interest to boys and girls and reflect positive images of diversity. Therefore, all children engage in activities across all areas of learning and develop an understanding of diversity and respect for themselves and each other. This is enhanced further, as the childminder sensitively challenges the comments that the children make, that reinforces stereotypes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have good communication skills and chat to each other and adults, when planning or talking about their play activities. Children enthusiastically design and build, using construction sets and the childminder offers support in finding necessary pieces, to complete their plan. Children demonstrate good large muscle control and imaginative skills, as they move bean bags around the room, to create areas for climbing and jumping. They play with a selection of instruments and younger children copy the rhythms that older children make using maracas. Children and the childminder enjoy playing games together. The childminder is skilled at interacting with them in a way that develops their good social skills, encouraging them to take turns and allowing them to resolve their own differences. When playing a game balancing plastic food on a plastic pizza base, children count the number of items they can put on before it topples over. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder acknowledges this by stating 'it is their record' but does not extend their learning further. She takes some opportunities to develop children's language skills, giving children the correct names for the food. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is developing her knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and has begun to put systems in place, to monitor children's progress towards these.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

High priority is given to maintaining children's health and hygiene. The childminder provides children with a good selection of healthy snacks and meals. Children are therefore nourished and they develop healthy eating habits. They learn about healthy living and how to keep themselves safe, through discussions with the childminder and as they develop good routines. 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

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is 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? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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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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