Childminder EY472901

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not seek enough information from parents or other settings to fully inform her assessments of children's progress and ensure they are as accurate as possible.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to try out their own ideas, express themselves or fully use their imagination.  The childminder does not ensure that there are suitable changing facilities for children in nappies.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works consistently well with her co-childminder, which helps support continuity of care and teaching for children. They observe each other's practice and give feedback about the quality of teaching.  The childminder completes regular observations of children's play and has processes to track children's progress. Gaps in learning are planned for through a variety of opportunities that meet children's individual needs and interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with children. She gets to know them well and is aware of their individual needs and personalities. Children show they are happy and feel secure when they arrive. They settle well and ongoing positive attention helps support their well-being and self-esteem.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure suitable hygienic changing facilities are provided for children who wear nappies. 11/07/2016

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Due Date

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

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 encourage parents and other settings where children also attend to share more information about what children can do, in order to inform assessments of children's progress  provide even more opportunities for children to use their imagination and express themselves during creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly observed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She is clear about routes of referral should she have any concerns about children's welfare. Policies and procedures are in place, which she uses well to further support safe practice. Risk assessments are also completed to help identify potential hazards. The childminder has a professional development plan in place to build upon her practice and knowledge of work with children. She is not always diligent in her cleaning routines. The childminder seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation and has joined a network to help further develop her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a well-resourced environment that gives children plenty of choice in their play. Children learn to listen and follow instructions well. They enjoy experimenting with play dough, using various cutters to create different animals and reptiles. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She challenges them to recognise different colours and helps them to understand the differences in size. Language is modelled effectively. The childminder sits beside children and clearly repeats words. She asks questions to help build on their skills and actively praises children for all their efforts. Children spend long periods of time engrossed in planned activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not pay sufficient attention to hygienically preparing the area used for nappy changing to fully assure it is clean. Children benefit from regular exercise to help support their health and physical development. They visit local parks and play centres weekly and enjoy challenges and taking risks. For example, children carefully balance when walking over different surfaces while discovering fairy gardens in the park. The childminder provides nutritious snacks which further help support healthy lifestyles. Children independently wash their hands before mealtimes. They are encouraged to use the toilet, following an agreed plan of toilet training with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are ready for their next stage in their development. They are interested in learning about the differences in each other and enjoy socialising in new environments. Children are keen to learn and enthusiastic about play. They develop skills that prepare them well for their future and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472901 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 973812 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder and occasionally an assistant.

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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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