Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/11/2014 20/10/2008

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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

 The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual stages of development and plans to help them make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding about her role in protecting children and extends her understanding through regular training.  Settling-in procedures for children are well established. A good range of information is gathered from parents, resulting in good links with home and happy, secure attachments for all children.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards reflecting on and developing her practice. This helps her to make improvements that enhance children's experiences and provide them with the skills they need for their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always use every opportunity to introduce new words to younger children.  Occasionally, creative activities do not always provide children with opportunities to freely express themselves.

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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 husband and child in a house in the Edgeley area of Stockport. The whole of the ground floor,two bedrooms on the first floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has dogs 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. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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

 enhance even further the opportunities for children to express their own ideas, for example, by using a range of media to fully encourage their creative thinking

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

 use all possible opportunities to introduce new words for younger children to further extend their language development.

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who attend

The childminder has good observation and assessment systems that enable her to see if children are achieving as expected. She successfully identifies learning priorities for each child and narrows any gaps in their learning, by providing tailored support to help them make good progress. The childminder plans and provides activities that meet children's learning needs and covers all areas of learning. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning and development and develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning. The childminder shows children different ways of how to use equipment. For example, the childminder shows children how to roll the car down the garage ramp. This supports children's mathematical awareness as they observe speed and distance. Children explore the sounds different instruments make through shaking and experimenting with them, which helps them to understand and notice the difference in a range of objects.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and supports them to develop their skills in communication and language. The childminder takes them to the library where they have the opportunity to look at and handle books. She reads stories with the children in her home, which they enjoy and supports their listening and attention skills. The childminder talks to children throughout the day although, she does not always use every opportunity to introduce new words to younger children. For example, when the children play with musical instruments the childminder misses opportunities to introduce words, such as shake and bang. Children play in the childminder's garden and they visit the park daily or go for a walk, giving them good opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder takes children to activity sessions in the community to develop their social skills by offering them opportunities to participate in large group activities.

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who attend

When children start to be cared for by the childminder she provides parents with guidance on how children learn. The childminder gathers a good range of information about what children can already do, which enables her to offer initial activities based on the skills children have already acquired. The childminder enables parents to continue children's learning at home by providing them with books, which children enjoy to share and read at home. She shares children's learning with parents through conversations and a photograph blog, where parents can view the experiences children engage in while in the childminder's care. Children engage in a wide range of creative activities, which support their investigation and exploration skills, such as, playing in foamy water, sand and spaghetti. However, some creative activities do not always allow the children to represent their own ideas.

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

The childminder uses valuable information from parents to help children settle when they first start. The sharing of useful information continues in a daily communication book, which helps support children's ongoing care needs. The childminder supports children emotionally to be ready for the next stage of learning. For example, when the time comes for children to move on to the next setting the childminder talks to them about what will happen and uses books from the library to support their understanding further. The childminder uses positive body language to encourage children to be confident to explore the environment.

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

The childminder uses clear and age-appropriate boundaries for managing children's behaviour. For example, when young children try to climb on the toy garage, she supports them to stand up. This also supports children's understanding of safety. Furthermore, her positive role modelling enables the children to remain safe, happy and content in her care and build trusting and secure relationships with her. The childminder ensures there are resources for the children to choose from at their height, which supports their growing independence.

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

The childminder has good hygiene procedures in place. For example, she washes children's hands before they eat their lunch. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day, which ensures they are adequately hydrated. Young children are developing self-help skills as they feed themselves independently. Children learn about healthy eating as they enjoy the fresh fruit snacks and nutritious meals the childminder provides. Children have access to fresh air everyday when they visit the park, library or go for a walk, which contributes towards a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in promoting the welfare of children. For example, toys, equipment and the premises are appropriate for children and are regularly checked. Written risk assessments identify and reduce possible hazards to children. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge up to date by undertaking refresher training. This means that children are safe and protected while at the childminding provision. Furthermore, the childminder undertakes first-aid training to ensure she has the knowledge of how to deal with any medical emergencies.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. She maintains an ongoing professional development log, which demonstrates how the training she has attended has impacted upon her practice. For example, she attended training on how children learn through using particular patterns of behaviour. This supported the childminder in reviewing the way resources were offered to the children. The childminder completes a tracking sheet for each child, which enables her to see at a glance children's stages of learning and development. Therefore, she can offer support in the areas where it is needed most. The childminder seeks parents' views on improvements through the use of questionnaires and links with other childminders to share good practice. Therefore, she is able to consider a range of viewpoints when identifying improvements.

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provision

The childminder emails parents a copy of all her policies and procedures to support them in understanding the service she offers. References from parents demonstrate they are very happy with the care and learning the childminder provides. There is currently no need for the childminder to link with other settings children attend. However, she has effective strategies for working in collaboration with other providers when the need arises. When children move on to the next setting the childminder provides staff with a summary of children's learning and development so they are able to continue learning from the child's current stage of development.

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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 EY369586 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 873731 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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