Smith, Georgiana

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/08/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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

 Children's well-being is paramount to the childminder. A good understanding of safeguarding ensures children are kept safe and secure in her care.  Children are motivated to explore and learn in the well-resourced environment, which is welcoming and safe. The childminder strives to provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum through skilled teaching.  Effective monitoring and assessment is carried out to identify any gaps in children's learning so these can be quickly addressed.  Children are supported in developing an understanding of the importance of physical exercise and a healthy diet and to manage their own personal care.  Children form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and settle well because she fully recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and keeps them informed about their children's progress.  The childminder has arrangements in place to reflect on and evaluate her practice. She

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This provision is good

understands the importance of continuing to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always provide sufficient opportunities for children to explore and express their creativity.

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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 compulsory part 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 children's assessment records and a range of other documentation and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications and the childminder's policies including the safeguarding procedures and insurance documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked suitability of the areas of the premises used for childminding and resources both inside and outdoors.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and their young child in the Reddish area of Stockport. All of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. There is currently one child on roll who is in the early years age range. Operating hours are from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, including school 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:

 enhance the range of resources so that children have even more opportunities to explore and express their creativity, for example, through music and different media and materials.

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who attend

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. Information is gathered from parents and other settings that children attend, to form a baseline of what children can already do. From this, progress is monitored through careful observation and assessment, considering children's individual interests. For example, trips to the play centre and playing with bubbles in the garden are incorporated into the day to sustain children's interests and engage them for longer periods. The childminder devises day plans to ensure a good variety of activities are available to help children make progress in their learning and cover the educational programmes. These activities include outdoor play and visits within the local community, to places, such as the library and park. Toddler groups are regularly attended to enable children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills, and their communication and language skills. As a result, children are

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who attend

active learners and thoroughly enjoy spending time in the childminder's care.

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who attend

Teaching is very good because the childminder supports children sensitively and extends their thinking through a good range of resources that are used well to promote children's imagination and creativity. Children are able to achieve because the childminder extends learning by accurately planning for each child's individual needs. For example, the childminder plans to teach very young children about personal hygiene practices. Through bathing a doll, the children learn about using soap and water together and getting dry afterwards. The childminder plans to extend this activity by encouraging children to learn the names of body parts and to discuss the importance of wearing clothes. Learning outcomes are met through an activity that the children are familiar with and enjoy. This clearly demonstrates that the childminder has high expectations of children. She extends learning by accurately planning the next steps for them to achieve. However, the

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who attend

childminder does not always provide rich opportunities for the children to explore and express their creativity in a range of activities. For example, there are fewer opportunities for children to hear music or explore different media or materials.

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who attend

The childminder uses a daily diary for each child to inform parents of progress and development, as well as any other key information. This helps to promote continuity of learning and care. Parents also receive a daily plan of routines, such as toileting, eating, rest and journeys out. This provides parents with information about what activities their children are taking part in during the day. Letters of thanks to the childminder are extremely complimentary. Parents are informed of their children's favourite activities, which enables parents to follow their children's interests at home. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development in preparation for the next stages in their learning.

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

Children are confident to explore their surroundings, which are safe, warm and welcoming. Babies thrive in the childminder's care because she is attentive and affectionate towards them. Strong emotional attachments are formed because the childminder smiles, offers appropriate praise and cuddles. This helps all children to feel good about themselves so they are happy to express their ideas and needs. Settling-in periods are robust and include meetings with parents to observe play. The childminder carries out home visits and gets to know the family well. Play and stay sessions are held at the childminder's house and hours without parents present are gradually increased to help parents prepare their children to be away from home. This provides children with a good understanding of what to expect and ensures the move between home and the new setting is smooth. As a result, children's emotional well-being is effectively supported.

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

The childminder ensures the environment is kept safe for children to play in. A good collection of toys is kept clean and stored away ready to be rotated. The childminder considers which toys to set out, so they are appropriate for the age and stage of children attending and are within easy reach for them to access. Independence skills are encouraged, such as children are able to use the provided equipment to reach the downstairs toilet and sink by themselves. Risk assessments are maintained and reviewed regularly and fire evacuation procedures are in place. As children practise the fire evacuation procedures, they learn how to keep themselves safe in an emergency. The childminder refers to lists of symptoms of illnesses and infections when she needs to, then follows rigid guidance for infection control. All medicines, sharp instruments and cleaning substances are secured in locked cupboards to prevent children's access. Consequently,

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

The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Good hygiene standards are part of the daily routine. Nutritious home-cooked meals are complemented with healthy snacks, such as plenty of fresh fruit and water. Children are able to access daily physical exercise and fresh air in the garden and on regular outings to the park. Behaviour is managed appropriately through discussion and children are involved in tidying away after play. There is a stimulating, well-resourced and welcoming environment, both inside and outdoors, which supports children's all round development. Babies are rocked to sleep in the childminder's arms as part of their routine. This helps the bonding process and she is able to monitor them closely while they nap.

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provision

Children's well-being is promoted because records are maintained that are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Children are kept safe because the childminder is aware of the potential indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to react to any incident or accident that may occur while she is childminding. All relevant contact details are readily available should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. As a result, children are cared for in a safe environment.

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provision

The childminder enables children to experience a broad and balanced range of activities. She understands her responsibility to implement the required educational programmes. She knows each child's starting points and can prove progression in their abilities and development. The childminder has good partnerships with parents, which enables a two- way flow of information that fully involves parents in their children's learning. Effective methods of tracking children's progress and identifying and planning individual next steps are in place. The childminder completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years and is prepared to provide Early Years Foundation Stage Profiles for new settings that children attend. As a result, the monitoring of teaching and learning is good.

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provision

The childminder understands where to seek advice from relevant external agencies that help to secure appropriate interventions for children to receive the support they need. She works with advice services, in order to continually improve her provision for children and their parents. Self-evaluation is developing well and improvements have been identified and implemented to further benefit children. Training attended by the childminder has a positive impact on the quality of her provision. As targets are met, the childminder identifies her next priorities, so that she is continually reflecting on the service that she provides. This shows that the childminder is fully committed to providing children with high quality care and education.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 EY462985 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 949167 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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