Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 28 March 2012

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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 is not aware of the need to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has not accessed professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage up to date.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate her provision. This has led to gaps in some areas of her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder consistently interacts with children. She uses every opportunity to support their learning.  Children's speech and language is supported well. For example, the childminder uses clear language and helps to encourage speech by repeating and introducing new words to young children.  The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to reduce hazards in her home to help protect children.  The childminder is calm, sensitive and has a caring approach to the children. Children form strong bonds with her and settle quickly.

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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

 improve knowledge of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years; review their progress and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning. 19/02/2016

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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

 develop a programme of professional development that helps update knowledge and skills to improve the quality of the practice  strengthen self-evaluation to help identify gaps in service delivery.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents both verbally and in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not completed any recent training to keep her early years knowledge up to date. Her self-evaluation does not extend to checking that she meets all statutory requirements. This has resulted in the childminder not understanding the need to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Nevertheless, she does monitor children's progress and provides them with a good range of opportunities to enable them to make progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's safeguarding training is up to date and she uses her knowledge to understand how to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs which may cause concern about a child's welfare, and who to share this information with.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows the children well. Activities and opportunities reflect children's ages and interests. Children enjoy the positive attention they receive when they successfully scoop grains of rice. They are able to follow simple instructions and develop physical skills as they carefully fill cups with wooden spoons. The childminder introduces the names of colours to young children. She describes objects that are large and small. This helps develop children's mathematical skills. The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn. Parents are aware of their children's daily experiences and general progress. However, as the childminder does not complete a written summary of children's learning between the ages of two and three, precise information is not always shared.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children feel secure and safe. She is responsive and attentive to their needs. For example, she recognises when children are hungry or in need of a cuddle for reassurance. Regular trips out to playgroups, local parks and libraries help children develop an understanding of diverse communities. Children are supported to take regular, physical exercise. They go for walks to feed the ducks and play on the climbing equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder is a positive role model for children. For example, she treats them with respect and regularly praises good behaviour. This helps to support their well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress in their learning. They are supported to develop suitable skills that they need for the next stage of their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362677 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 857673 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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