Childminder EY475996

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 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 has not kept a full record of children's information, such as the child's date of birth and who has parental responsibility for the child.  The childminder does not always manage the behaviour of children effectively. She does not always provide clear guidance for children about behavioural expectations. This means that, at times, children do not learn to follow instructions and other children's play is interrupted.  The childminder does not fully evaluate all aspects of her practice, particularly in relation to identifying all priorities to improve the setting.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses books and stories to develop children's language skills. For example, she engages children further and uses puppets from the story.  Children have a good range of activities to independently choose from and, generally, enjoy their time at the setting.  The childminder carries out ongoing observations and assessments of children's learning. The childminder ensures children have opportunities to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She shares regular information about children's daily activities and suggests ways for parents to support their children's learning at home.

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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 key information about all children attending the setting is recorded 20/09/2016

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Due Date

 provide clear guidance to children about expectations for behaviour, to help them learn to listen and follow instructions continually. 21/11/2016

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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 the effectiveness of the self-evaluation process and be more precise in setting priorities and goals for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and discussed the outcomes of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documents, including policies and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of written and verbal feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not recorded key information for all children who attend the setting, including the date of birth and who has parental responsibility. However, this has minimal impact on children's well-being as the childminder has the parents' contact details. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She knows how to identify any signs of abuse and the steps to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with the local authority's child protection procedures. She has undertaken key training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. The childminder carries out risk assessments to help ensure a safe environment for children to play. The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to improve her provision. However, reflective practice is not yet fully incisive and accurate to help her identify all priorities for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is friendly and interacts warmly with children. She provides a stimulating environment with a good variety of age-appropriate resources. She observes children and assesses their progress regularly. She identifies their next steps in learning and shares ideas with parents to support children's learning at home. Generally, children are confident to engage in their own play. The childminder uses some effective strategies to support children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly so children are able to hear when they are learning how to say new words. Children thoroughly enjoy singing songs with the childminder. The childminder encourages children's imaginative play. For example, they pretend they are astronauts blasting off into space to explore planets. The childminder supports this as they name the different planets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Generally, children are comfortable and happy in their play. However, the childminder does not always provide children with clear guidance about behavioural expectations. Consequently, at times children can become overexcited. The childminder does not promptly manage this and, at times, this can interrupt children's play. The childminder sufficiently encourages children's independence. For example, they are able to access toys and resources independently. She provides a healthy and balanced menu. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they enjoy balancing on beams and using the slide in the garden. In addition to this, they enjoy daily walks and regular visits to local playgroups and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working at typical levels of development for their ages. They make good progress from their starting points. Children learn about mathematical concepts through counting and comparing size. They learn about letters and sounds to help their literacy skills. Generally, children are happy in their play and they take part in experiences which help with their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475996 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 995904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 8am to 6pm, Monday 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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Telephone number

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