Childminder EY480119

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all people living in the household aged 16 years or over. Suitability checks have not been completed on those people. This significantly compromises children's safety and welfare.  Children who speak English as an additional language are not consistently provided with regular opportunities to see, hear and use their home language in play and learning, in order to help support their communication and language skills.  The childminder does not organise toys and resources in the most effective way. Children do not always know what is available to them, to help them to make independent choices. Furthermore, they are not always able to move around and explore the environment without restriction.

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It has the following strengths

 The highly qualified childminder uses her knowledge well. She provides challenging activities and experiences based on children's individual interests. This helps them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works closely with parents. Children benefit from a consistent approach which helps to support their learning needs. The childminder shares ongoing information about children's progress and guides parents to extend children's learning at home.  The childminder provides healthy snacks and makes nutritious home-made meals. She teaches children positive hygiene routines. This contributes towards their physical health and well-being.

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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 Ofsted are notified of any changes to people aged 16 years or older living in the household 02/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that suitability checks are completed for all members of the household who are over 16. 02/10/2016

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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

 enhance opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to see, hear and use their home language  review the organisation of toys and resources, to help all children move around the environment without restriction and for them to be able to make more independent choices as they lead their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation provided prior to inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all people living in the premises, and she has failed to ensure that a suitability check is completed for members of the household who are over 16. This does not ensure children's safety and welfare. She does, however, understand child protection procedures and how to report any concerns about abuse or neglect. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential hazards. However, the organisation of some equipment hinders children's ability to move around freely. The childminder uses feedback from the local authority adviser and other childminders when reflecting on the quality of her service. This has contributed towards her making improvements to her practice. The childminder is committed to enhancing her skills and knowledge. She attends regular training to keep up to date with new initiatives and any

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

changes to legislation. This contributes towards positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are helped to develop speaking skills. The childminder animatedly responds to the sounds they make, repeating key words and reinforcing the correct pronunciation. However, children who speak English as an additional language are not provided with regular opportunities to see, hear and use their home language, to support their developing communication and language skills. The childminder engages children in good quality sensory experiences. They delight in exploring rice pudding, gloop, pasta and paint as the childminder introduces new textures to them. Children play with a range of musical toys and equipment which helps to support their understanding of technology. They delight in seeing the effects that their actions have as they press buttons and lift flaps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not guarantee children's safety as she has not ensured that all adults who live in the home are suitable. This means that children's welfare cannot be assured. Nonetheless, children demonstrate emotional security in the warm and friendly environment and they develop close bonds with the childminder. The childminder is a positive role model and she praises children's achievements. This helps children to feel valued and they behave well. The childminder provides a wide range of toys and equipment. However, resources are not always positioned in the most suitable places, to allow children to move around freely. For example, as babies practise walking using a wheeled toy, at times, they are restricted by equipment and become frustrated. Furthermore, children cannot always select from the full range of resources to further support their ability, in order to make independent choices and lead their own play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing self-assurance and confidence. They are keen and motivated learners who demonstrate enthusiasm and are willing to try new experiences. All children make good progress and are developing skills for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480119 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 988283 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm and all year round. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 6. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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