Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 7 March 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder talks to younger children using clear and simple words. She effectively helps them develop their speech. Children have regular access to outdoor play and enjoy a variety of trips to local places of interest, such as the childminder's allotment.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the care of the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and she regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant courses.  The childminder understands how children learn and make progress. She successfully plans activities based on children's individual interests and abilities, in order to effectively promote their development.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and other adults involved in children's lives so they can work together to meet children's individual needs and promote their development.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder continually reflects on her practice and undertakes training to update her knowledge and improve her provision. She is well qualified and successfully uses her skills, experience and knowledge to provide good quality care and education.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to engage parents are not yet fully effective in supporting and complementing children's learning at home.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 establish a more consistent approach for sharing information with parents to enable them to continue their children's learning at home.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of the children present.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, her safeguarding policies and procedures, and a range of other supporting documentation.  The inspector discussed with the childminder what children were learning during a play activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in writing.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has all the necessary contact details should she need to make a referral. She keeps herself updated by reading and reviewing new regulations and guidance about safeguarding. The childminder attends relevant training and uses what she learns to improve her teaching skills. She reflects on, and evaluates, what she provides to make sure there is continual improvement. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other professionals to meet each child's individual needs. Relevant information is exchanged with parents and other settings children may attend from the outset of care.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of fun, interesting and age-appropriate learning experiences, both in the home and outdoors. Planning is based on children's interests. The childminder consistently makes the most of opportunities for children to follow their own ideas. For example, they experiment with making their own dough by mixing flour, water, salt, colouring and glitter. Their imaginative play is extended as they knead and cut the dough into shapes and figures. Children are able to extend their thinking and learning further by sharing ideas with each other and the childminder. Children's participation is encouraged as the childminder talks to them continually. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress and they are encouraged to contribute their views regularly. However, information provided by the childminder is not sufficiently purposeful to help parents support and develop children's learning effectively

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures the children's growing independence. They learn how to do things for themselves and are happy to try out new activities. Children use their imagination while exploring the resources and are keen to follow their own interests. They enjoy playing independently. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder encourages the children to take turns and play cooperatively together. The children thrive within the caring environment and have a close relationship with the childminder, which helps them to settle quickly and feel secure.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows how to promote their learning and development well. All children are confident learners who are keen to engage in a range of stimulating and challenging activities. They are well prepared for starting school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY291300 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 861405 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Stockport, Cheshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5