Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 18 December 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Assessment procedures are not robust enough to fully support children's learning.  Opportunities for children to take sufficient risk in their play are not fully embedded in the childminder's practice.  The correct contact details for Ofsted are not available for parents should they need to make contact.  Self-evaluation lacks rigour. Consequently, it is not robust enough to monitor the quality of the provision and identify specific areas for development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has an adequate knowledge of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a clear understanding of the procedure to follow to protect children from harm, which supports their welfare.  The childminder gathers information from parents about home routines and children's interests. Consequently, she provides continuity of care, which helps children to settle.  Children enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities. They are engaged in learning experiences that support steady progress in all areas of their development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make regular assessments of children's learning to monitor their level of achievement, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years; use this information to tailor activities to meet children's individual learning needs and track their progress towards the early learning goals  provide parents with accurate details about how to contact Ofsted.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance opportunities for children to take appropriate risk in their play to fully promote their physical development, for example, by encouraging them to chop up the fruit at snack time and climb on appropriate equipment at the park  develop thorough self-evaluation, so that any weaknesses in practice are quickly identified and addressed through targeted action plans that drive forward the future improvement of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that parents receive information informing them of the correct address for Ofsted (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that parents receive information informing them of the correct address for Ofsted (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and held discussions with her throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including observations and assessments of children's learning, risk assessments, training records, policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector considered suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder makes written observations of children's play and plans activities based around their interests. She makes sporadic assessments of children's individual learning. Consequently, planning is not always informed by accurate, up-to-date information about what children can do. Therefore, opportunities to target individual development are not fully supported. The statutory progress checks for children aged between two and three years are incomplete. Consequently, they do not fully support parent's understanding of whether their child's development is appropriate for their age. Children enjoy making their own dough. They pour and mix the ingredients, describing the changes to the consistency. The childminder supports their thinking skills as she asks how they can make it 'less gloopy'. Children delight as they watch caterpillars making a chrysalis. They explain the caterpillars will hatch as a butterfly, demonstrating a secure understanding of the life

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who attend. This requires improvement

cycle. Children read a familiar story to one another, supporting their literacy development. They touch and count objects, fostering their mathematical skills.

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requires improvement

Children are happy and share warm and supportive relationships with the childminder. She supports their self-confidence and as a result, they demonstrate a sense of belonging. This encouragement helps children to make choices about their play. At mealtimes they help wash the bowls, giving them responsibility. However, the oldest children are not always sufficiently challenged and their physical development is not maximised. This is because opportunities to incorporate appropriate risk, to fully promote their independence, are not yet secure. Children's good health and well-being is promoted through nutritious snacks and meals, along with outdoor exercise in the fresh air. The childminder is a positive role model and effective strategies support positive behaviour. Consequently, children play cooperatively and trips to local toddler groups further support their social skills. Children are learning skills that will support them when they move on to school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Effective risk analysis enables her to maintain a safe environment for children. The childminder has attended first-aid training. As a result, she is able to respond to minor injuries, supporting children's well-being. Inconsistent assessment procedures and infrequent monitoring of children's development, means that their progress is not consistently good. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are in place, providing complementary care and learning opportunities. However, parents do not have access to accurate contact details for Ofsted, in the event that they need to contact them. The childminder has not implemented rigorous self-evaluation procedures. Consequently, development plans are not precise and do not incorporate professional development to support children's learning. Recommendations from the previous inspection have not been

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provision requires improvement

fully implemented, demonstrating that sustained improvement is not robust.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242388 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 855853 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Timperley. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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