Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/08/2014 18/11/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because the childminder is skilled at making every day routines and activities enjoyable learning experiences for all children. As a result, children's learning is promoted and their progress is good, given their starting points and capabilities.  Transition arrangements and strategies used to support children's readiness for school ensure their confidence is enhanced over time. Partnerships with parents and other providers, including school, are strong, which ensures all children's needs are identified and met.  The childminder promotes close emotional attachments with children in her care. She praises their efforts to achieve, which enhances their good behaviour and supports their sense of self-esteem.  The childminder places a high priority on maintaining children's health and safety through conducting thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards. She has a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures, which are in place to protect the children in

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always extend children's self-care skills during snack times.  The childminder does not always maximise opportunities for chidren to freely access the extensive range of resources and equipment available within the provision.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documents, including attendance registers, risk assessments, self-evaluation records, the provider's improvement plan and evidence of suitability and qualifications.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor play areas and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions with the childminder at various times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to on the day and acknowledged a range of recorded statements.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her mother, husband and seven-year-old son in a house, in the Cheadle area of Stockport. The whole of the premises and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder attends toddler groups and visits the local shops and parks on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 allow children to prepare and cut up their own fruits during snack times, in order to further develop their already good self-care skills

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance the already stimulating environment, for example, by improving children's free access to the extensive range of resources and equipment kept in the garden shed, to maximise their independent learning.

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who attend

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her strong understanding and suitable guidance documents well to observe, teach and effectively plan for children's learning needs. This, and the childminder's positive interactions with children, ensures they progress well towards the early learning goals. Children are provided with a range of interesting activities, through planned adult-led and child-initiated play opportunities. However, the extensive range of resources is not easily accessible to children as most are stored within the garden shed. Consequently, children are not always able to make informed choices during their child-initiated play times. The childminder supports children's skills in using tools. For example, children use their imagination as they explore wooden chops sticks, feathers and a kitchen colander to make hats. Children also like to

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who attend

use brushes and rollers to make marks with paints and they use their fingers to make marks with the flour and water mixture they have made. They also enjoy exploring the feeling of this running through their fingers. This enhances children to explore using their senses and encourages them to play imaginatively with a variety of equipment and resources. The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore cause and effect through the computer and tabletop, battery-operated toys. She supports children's learning about numbers and mathematical concepts and supports their interest in information, communication and technology. During such times, the childminder uses a range of questioning techniques to develop children's listening, understanding and communication skills and to encourage their critical thinking. As a result, this and praise for their achievements over time, enhances children's personal social and emotional

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who attend

development. This also demonstrates the childminder's understanding of the importance of supporting the characteristics of effective learners.

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who attend

Children enjoy a range of outings to places of interest. This includes visiting toddler groups where they socialise and make friends with others. The childminder also takes children on regular visits to the local library where they chose their own books that enhance their current and ever-changing interests. This supports their learning and development, in particular, their skills in literacy. Consequently, this also supports children's readiness for the next phase in their learning including school. To enhance children's interest in the world around them, the childminder encourages them to learn words in different languages. As a result, children are able to confidently name a variety of fruits in both English and Spanish. Children build on their physical development while playing in the outdoors. Here they climb, balance and ride their tricycles around the garden.

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who attend

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress to help her identify any gaps in their learning and to ensure they make good progress. The childminder conducts the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years to clearly identify the next steps in their learning and development. These are shared with the parents, which enhances their understanding of how the activities support their child's learning and development over time. This, and daily two-way discussions, ensure parents are able to further support their child's learning in the home environment. Consequently, engagement with parents is fully fostered.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder builds strong relationships with children and their parents, getting to know them very well. She provides a warm and caring environment, has a calm and patient manner and gives children her individual attention. This helps to ensure that each child feels valued and special within the setting. As a result, children settle quickly and behave well. The childminder also provides praise throughout the day, which ensures children's sense of esteem is fully fostered. Consequently, children develop a 'can do' attitude, which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy healthy food options during their snack times. For example, they visit the local supermarkets to choose their own healthy snack options, which enhances their ability to make the right decisions about what to eat. During snack times, children lay the table for themselves and their peers. However, the childminder does not always extend children's independence further by encouraging them to prepare or cut up their own fruits. Consequently, children's self-care skills are not fully maximised during such times. Children's good health is supported well as they know to wash their hands before eating and are given consistent messages about washing the germs off their hands. They have daily opportunities to enjoy physical activity, fresh air and exercise in the garden and on outings to the local parks and amenities to use a range of different equipment to support their developing physical skills. This also supports children to take risks in their play under

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

close supervision of their carer. The childminder supports children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe because she includes them in emergency evacuation practice and talks to them about road safety during outings.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This includes the implementation of a robust safeguarding policy, which is shared with parents. The childminder has considered the appropriate use of mobile telephones and cameras within her setting in order to protect children. She understands who to contact and the actions to take if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The premises are safe and secure. Written risk assessments are in place, which show how the childminder has identified and minimised hazards to ensure children's safety. The suitability of all persons within the setting is checked. Consequently, this further fosters children's safety and well-being.

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provision

The childminder monitors the educational programmes well to enhance children's learning across all areas of their development. The childminder undertakes self-evaluation and ensures that all children and their parents are effectively included in the process. She is committed to continuous improvement, for example, she develops her knowledge about how children learn through reading an array of guidance documents on how to support children's progress. This, alongside her previous experience of working with young children and her qualifications in childcare and education, enhances her already good awareness of how to support children's learning and developmental progression over time.

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provision

The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and other providers, including the local schools and nurseries. As a result, everyone works together to ensure each child's care and learning is fully promoted. There is a good range of information provided to parents. This includes information about how children learn through the Early Years Foundation Stage and easy access to the policies and procedures that support the setting. Records are kept up to date by the childminder. This includes the recording of children's attendance and the recording of any accidents, incidents or existing injuries to the children. These are signed by all parties and help the childminder monitor children's safety and well-being both in and outside the setting.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412861 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 879768 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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