Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 26 November 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not always have a clear understanding of what children can do, in order to plan effectively to meet their needs. This means that activities do not always challenge children to make the best possible progress.  The childminder's self-evaluation process is not robust. She does not fully take account of the views of parents and children or identify her strengths and areas for improvement effectively.  Ideas for parents to help children's learning at home are not routinely provided.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's good range of toys and resources means that children enjoy attending and engage in a wide range of activities.  The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children's emotional well-being is appropriately supported.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards training and 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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Due Date

 use the information gathered from observations to accurately assess children's progress, in order to plan effective next steps for learning. 16/11/2015

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 improve the self-evaluation process so that strengths and weaknesses are accurately identified and the views of parents and children are considered  provide more opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed testimonials from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the house.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to protect children in her care and how to keep them safe from harm. The childminder has an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other providers. She supports children emotionally as they prepare for the next stage in their development and learning. The children benefit from regular trips to pre-school groups which helps them develop their social skills and confidence. This prepares them adequately for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. Parents are complimentary about the childminder's provision. They say, 'She has an enthusiastic nature and always has time for fun'. The self-evaluation process is not yet fully developed to rigorously identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement, in order to develop the childminder's practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides a range of activities to encourage children to learn and develop. She takes them on visits to the local conservation area which is a great source of delight for the children. She follows children interests, for example, providing activities based around children's fascination with the changing colours of the leaves as they fall from the trees. The childminder encourages them to collect items and then follows this through at home in art activities, using the materials collected from trips out. However, the quality of teaching is variable and children do not make good enough progress. This is because the childminder does not always provide sufficiently challenging activities to match children's abilities. She does not make good use of information gained from observation to accurately plan appropriate next steps to meet individual learning needs. Observations and ideas for activities are also not routinely shared with parents so that they are able to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are cared for in a secure setting, where they are happy and develop positive relationships with the childminder due to her caring nature. The childminder encourages secure attachments and bonds with children through clear settling-in procedures. Children run into her arms freely and are clearly happy in her care. She helps children to learn about keeping safe. For example, she has ground rules in place which help to ensure their safety when out in the community and in her home. Children are developing skills to manage their personal needs. The childminder is committed to developing children's self- esteem and recognises their achievements with positive reinforcement and praise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are generally well prepared for their next stage of learning, including school. They are learning to be independent, for example, by choosing their own toys. However, they do not make good enough progress relative to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232669 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 855792 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Heaton Mersey, Stockport. She provides childminding services all year round from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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