Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 May 2015 23 September 2008

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has too little knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and her responsibility to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder does not always ensure that the children's welfare and emotional well- being are promoted.  The childminder has failed to follow the correct safeguarding procedures for reporting child protection concerns and has also failed to notify the relevant authorities without delay.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is provides interesting and exciting activities and learning experiences which meet the needs of the children and are supporting them to make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant have developed good relationships with the children, as a result, children are happy, their behaviour is good and their independence is promoted.  The childminder regularly reflects on and monitors her practice, provision and assistants, she uses this information to implement actions for improvement, which are targeted around the children's learning.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and implement them correctly, in particular with regards to child protection  ensure that the welfare and emotional well-being of children are promoted at all times  ensure that the correct safeguarding procedures for recording and reporting child protection concerns are followed at all times.

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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

 take particular responsibility for ensuring the welfare and safety of children (compulsory part of Childcare Register)  act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the observation and assessment records of the children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and adults coming in to contact with the children and the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the feedback from parents.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a variety of activities and opportunities, which supports and enhances the children's learning. Children have free access to a wide range of age- appropriate resources that promotes independence. As a result, the children make choices throughout the session about what activities they wish to engage in. For example, the children enjoy reading a story, singing songs and playing with a variety of musical instruments with the childminder's assistant. The assistant supports the children, he uses an animated voice during the story and encourages the children to be interactive and recall the key events. The childminder and her assistant offer continuous support, observing the children while they play and plan next steps in learning around their interests, which supports them to make progress. For example, the childminder is preparing the children for their move on to school through teaching them relevant skills,

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who attend. This is good

such as fastening their coats and putting on their shoes independently. Systems for involving parents in their children's learning at home are in place. The childminder shares information with parents verbally, and through the use of daily diaries and children's learning files.

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inadequate

On an occasion, the childminder did not promote the welfare of the children, by ensuring a child was dressed appropriately. As a result, the children's welfare and emotional well- being are not always promoted effectively. However, children have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who provide them with ample opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the outdoor play area, as well as during their daily trips to the park and community. The childminder runs a stay and play group in the local park for the children she minds and their parents, where she provides them with opportunities to build fires, make dens, hunt for bugs and plant seeds. The childminder risk assesses the activities, but also teaches the children how to keep themselves safe. The children also enjoy regular trips further afield, for example, to museums. This encourages them to interact with other children, supporting their social development. The childminder provides

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inadequate

the children with nutritious meals and snacks, which meets their individual dietary needs. The childminder knows the children well and supports them to develop confidence and the motivation to learn, preparing them emotionally for the move on to school.

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provision is inadequate

The inspection was prioritised following concerns being raised about the childminder's ability to safeguard and ensure the welfare of the children in the setting. The inspection found that the childminder had failed to promote the welfare of children because she had not ensured that they were dressed in a way that would support their self-confidence and emotional well-being on one occasion, when being taken out of the setting. She has also failed to respond to child protection concerns, and has not informed the appropriate authorities in a timely fashion to ensure action was taken to safeguard children. This demonstrates that her knowledge and understanding of the welfare and safeguarding requirements is inadequate. The childminder has a clear safeguarding policy and procedure that meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, however this was not implemented effectively. These significant weaknesses in practice are breaches in

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provision is inadequate

the safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and are also breaches of the requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder regularly reviews risks in the environment to keep her setting safe and secure. The childminder has established effective systems for monitoring her practice and that of her assistant. They regularly share ideas about good practice, which they have gained from their qualifications and training. The childminder regularly reflects on how well the children are learning. Her systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are focused on improving the learning experiences for the children. The childminder has established links with the local primary school. As a result, the children are receiving consistent teaching and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364421 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1013504 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Marple, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, family holidays and Christmas time. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder has Early Years Teacher Status and the childminder's assistant holds a relevant early years qualification at Level 2.

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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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