Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/11/2014 24/09/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 are happy and well settled. The childminder knows the children well and supports their developing skills through good teaching. This results in children making good progress in their learning.  The childminder is very well organised and is reflective about her practice. She demonstrates a strong desire to learn and continually update her knowledge and skills in all areas relating to the care and learning of children.  The childminder is secure in her knowledge of child protection issues. She has a clear understanding of how to refer and deal with any concerns about the children in her care. Therefore, children are safeguarded well.  The childminder has a positive relationship with parents and shares information with them on a regular basis. As a result, parents are kept well informed about their child's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not maximised the partnership with other providers where children attend in order to enhance children's learning and development.  The outdoor environment mainly focuses on children's physical development, so there are fewer opportunities for children to extend their choice in activities, when playing outdoors.

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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 observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children during play.

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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 looked at documents relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder, including children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her child aged nine in a house in the Woodley area of Stockport. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has guinea pigs and a rabbit as pets. The childminder attends toddler groups and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools. There are currently 10 children on roll, five of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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

 strengthen the partnerships with other providers where children attend, so that information about what children are learning is effectively shared and used to further support their learning

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

 extend the range of activities for children outdoors, to further complement children's learning indoors and support their choices about outside play.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Using starting points from discussions with parents, the childminder is able to build on what children know and extend their learning right from the start. Regular observations of children's progress identify their stage of development and inform plans for the next steps in their learning. These are closely linked to children's interests and help them to make good progress and acquire the key skills for future learning. The childminder is enthusiastic in her approach, which interests and engages children in play. She models how to use equipment children are unsure about, which offers children new ideas to experiment with, such as, making hair using equipment with the dough.

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who attend

The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills well. For example, she supports them to squash and roll out dough, teaching them how to use different tools. Consequently, children use tools competently, such as, scissors and shape cutters, to make shapes in the dough, which supports their confidence in their own abilities. Children make good progress in communication and language, because the childminder uses a wide range of vocabulary with the children. For example, when they read stories they talk about prescriptions and stethoscopes. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. She explains to them how others will feel if they take things from them, which develops children's social skills. Children are taking responsibility for their environment and learning how to look after things because the childminder gives them responsibilities. For example, when it is time to tidy away the toys each child has a different role to undertake.

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who attend

Parents are kept well informed about the activities their children take part in, through the use of a daily communication sheet and regular informal discussions. In addition, the children's learning journals are available for parents to view at any time. This continuous exchange of information enables parents to continue learning at home. However, the childminder has not yet established effective links with other providers that children attend; therefore, she cannot create a fully consistent approach to complementing their learning between settings. Children are developing their understanding of the world through caring for the rabbits and guinea pigs in the childminders garden. Children have the opportunity to play outdoors in the garden each day, as well as visiting places in the community. However, outdoor play is mainly focused on physical development and there are fewer opportunities for children to choose activities across all seven areas of learning

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who attend

outdoors, to support children in making even better progress.

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

The childminder discusses and agrees a settling-in period with parents to meet children's different emotional needs. This enables children to settle easily into the childminders care. The childminder works closely with parents to learn about children's routines and preferences. For example, she knows how each child likes to go to sleep, how they use their blankets or dummies, and what they like to eat. This helps her to follow the child's home routine. As a result, children settle well and feel secure. The childminder supports children when the time comes to move onto the next setting by talking to them about what will happen and supporting them in developing skills, such as, putting on their own shoes and coats.

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

There are a wide range of resources for children to access that are available at their height. This supports their independence and interest in their play effectively. The childminder supports children's understanding of safety well. For example, they read stories about people who help them and discuss how firefighters help to keep them safe. Children are motivated by the childminder's continual praise and encouragement which supports them to pursue their chosen activity and builds their confidence. The clear expectations set by the childminder enables children to understand how to behave. Therefore, they are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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

The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. For example, when they read stories they talk about cleaning their teeth and washing their face. She promotes good hygiene procedures. For example, children wash their hands and have individual towels to dry them. Children access outdoors every day which gives them good access to fresh air. The main meals are currently provided by parents. The childminder offers children healthy snack options, which develops healthy habits.

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provision

The childminder is committed to providing good quality care and education for the children in her care. She has a good awareness of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder is well organised and has created a range of policies and procedures that help support her practice. She is aware of the different types and indicators of abuse, and is familiar with the procedures to follow to report concerns. The childminder undertakes daily checks to ensure indoors and outdoors are safe to use. She puts effective measures in place to minimise any potential hazards. Consequently, children are cared for in a safe environment.

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provision

The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3; therefore, she has good knowledge of how children learn. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She clearly identifies what she does well and areas for development. For example, while children have opportunities to play outdoors the childminder is developing the outdoor area to include wider choice for the children across the seven areas of learning. Training undertaken by the childminder has increased her knowledge of the importance of working with parents and she has developed the range of strategies, she uses to engage parents in their children's learning and development. The childminder monitors children's learning well. She has a clear overview of the educational programme, because she monitors each child's development closely, and is able to identify where children might require extra support.

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provision

Letters from parents demonstrate their satisfaction with the service offered by the childminder. Regular conversations with parents and sharing of the learning journeys means a consistent approach is undertaken to ensure children's progress towards the early learning goals is at least good. However, the childminder has not yet established effective relationships with other settings children have just started to attend. Therefore, she is not fully aware of the learning and development taking place elsewhere to foster a shared approach to children's learning and development between settings.

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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 EY369611 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 857950 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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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