Childminder in Stockport

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Unique reference number EY390179 Inspection date 04/08/2009 Inspector Janice Shaw

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and three children aged ten, 6 and 4 years in Gatley near Cheadle, Stockport.

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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, 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.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding, which includes the lounge, dining room, conservatory/playroom, downstairs toilet and occasional use of the kitchen. The first floor will not be used. There is a garden and courtyard available for outdoor play. Children are taken, with parental permission to local amenities, such as the park, library and toddler groups. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Positive steps are taken to include all children and help them to learn about equality and diversity; this is instrumental in providing an inclusive environment. There are informal systems in place for evaluating her practice. Some areas for future development have been identified and linked securely to the learning and development requirements. The uniqueness of each child is recognised which results in children making good progress in their care 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 the observation of children's progress by ensuring that observations are both evaluative and descriptive  improve the system for evaluating the current service, identify any areas for improvement and how this is to be achieved

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provision

Highly effective procedures are in place to, ensure good standards of hygiene and to, minimise the potential for the spread of infection. She gives high priority to ensuring that children's individual needs are met, particularly in relation to hygiene. Through both planned and spontaneous discussions the childminder helps children understand how to keep themselves safe. Children know which part of the garden they must assemble at during an evacuation. Clear explanations are given to children about why they must not climb on the furniture. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The partnership with parents are very good. Parents have the opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns daily with the childminder. This ensures good home links, which enables parents to share and help with their child's development. Important information is shared between other providers of the EYFS which

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provision

enables the childminder to compliment their service and provide continuity of care for the children. Essential and relevant information about her service are shared with parents through a collection of easy readable policies. Children’s development records are shared with parents and contain interesting pictorial evidence together with a selection of their creative work. However, observations whilst linked to the areas of learning are sufficiently evaluative.

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provision

Through discussion the childminder demonstrates a commitment to the continual improvement of her service. A secure and reliable self evaluation system is not yet in place. Through reflection on her current practice she is able to identify some areas for development , clearly illustrating the steps to be taken to achieve this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress because the childminder is highly accomplished and uses her knowledge of the EYFS to good effect. Right from the start, the childminder collects relevant information about children’s needs and interests and builds on this information to help children maximise their achievements. Through identification of their starting points and by regular observation of their progress the childminder is able to plan an interesting programme for children in her care. For example, they visit many local parks, playing fields and a nearby allotment. At one park the childminder uses the road layout in the play area to help children learn about road safety in a safe environment. After visiting the allotment the children describe, how potatoes are grown, the numbers collected and the many different shapes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is perceptive to children’s interests during self-initiated play and uses questions very successfully to challenge children’s thinking and language skills. For example, when building with small construction bricks she encourages a three year old to explain about the transporter model created and then sensitively supports the child as it is altered it to a trailer. Their understanding of shape and colour are promoted through everyday situations, such as, craft work, when brightly coloured squares are used to create patterns. Their interest in the natural world is fostered through experiences such as playing with pink blossom in the park, observing small insects in the garden, and visiting the animal corner at the farm shop. These opportunities are exploited successfully to increase children’s observational skills and widen their vocabulary. Children can independently access a wide variety of resources which is invitingly

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

displayed in the conservatory. This encourages them to be, creative and inquisitive thinkers and learners. A range of high quality books encourages their understanding of being fair, the importance of sharing and valuing member of other communities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All documentation, effectively promote children's health, safety and welfare and ensure children's individual needs are met. Children’s health and well-being is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promoted well by the provision of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. A ‘five a day’ chart illustrates the importance of fruit and vegetables and children clearly point out which they like best. Through all these good experiences and activities children are developing skills which contribute to their future economic well-being. 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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