Childminder in Stockport

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Unique reference number EY377356 Inspection date 19/05/2009 Inspector Angela Cuffe

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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 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 husband and two children, aged two and five years, in Reddish, Stockport. The house is accessed by the front door and the whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding five children. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to and from local schools and visits local parks and libraries. She is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a secure and enabling environment in which children make consistently good progress. The requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework are effectively met. This results in children being very well cared for and supported in all areas of their development. The childminder is aware of some of her strengths and weaknesses and is committed to continually improving her knowledge and skills by accessing training.

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further?

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

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further?

 plan and organise the environment to ensure equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice is promoted  ensure observations and assessments are used to take account of children's starting points and capabilities and move them on appropriately

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provision

The childminder provides a well organised service where all the children and parents are made to feel welcome. She is focused on helping children to make good progress in their learning and development and promoting their welfare. She recognises the importance of continuous improvement and is beginning to identify strengths and weaknesses of her provision.

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provision

The childminder is committed to meeting children's individual needs and has attended a range of training courses since registration. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework. The childminder makes This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 basic observations of children. However, children's next steps are not identified or linked to the planning. Parents' knowledge of their children is taken into consideration and used as a starting point. They are given regular feedback on the progress their children are making and are involved in their learning through regular discussions.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to be followed if she has concerns about a child's welfare. This is reflected in the written policy the childminder has in place; which is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment by displaying children's artwork, colourful posters and photographs. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence. She is aware of children's individual needs, which enables her to provide for them effectively. Children are offered a range of interesting and stimulating activities to help them make progress in their learning. A wide variety of resources are stored at a low-level to enable children to initiate their own ideas and make independent choices. However, equality of opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice is not promoted, which impacts on children's ability to take account of each others diverse needs and backgrounds.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder dedicates her time to playing and interacting with the children. Whom she clearly has a very warm and positive relationship with. The childminder knows the children extremely well, she gathers a wealth of information on the children's starting point and recognises that children are all unique. She observes and assesses children as they play, but does not use this information to plan their next step. The childminder regularly takes the children to groups, which gives them the opportunity to socialise, share resources and explore different play environments.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident speakers and express themselves clearly, for example, they ask for the dough to be pushed up so that it looks as though hair and fins are growing on the plastic animals, they understand that pressing shapes of animals on the dough makes a small animal. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary by introducing words, such as big, huge, small and tiny, when playing with the dough. They confidently discuss their planned trip to the zoo and match the animal shapes they have cut out to the ones they will see at the zoo. The children play with musical instruments and dance to the sound they make.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and safety are very well promoted. They learn about healthy eating as the childminder provides a range of varied nutritious homemade meals and snacks. The childminder reinforces good behaviour with praise and encouragement. She supports children to adopt good hygiene practices and minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children learn about some aspects of keeping themselves safe, for example, they look for 'the green man' when crossing the road and practise fire evacuations. Effective risk assessments are undertaken daily which ensures children's safety. 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? 2 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? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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

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