Childminder EY482132

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 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:

 Although the childminder takes some steps to ensure children's safety on outings, she has not considered all potential risks when completing her risk assessment checks.  Strategies to involve parents and support them in regularly contributing to their child's learning and development are not always successful.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to expand children's awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision regularly. She considers the views of parents and children when making changes to improve the quality of her service.  The childminder carefully assesses the progress children make. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder swiftly implements plans to ensure all children make good progress.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming family home. They form close relationships with the caring childminder and other children who attend.  The childminder consistently recognises children's achievements. She helps to raise their self-esteem through enthusiastic praise and encouragement which they thoroughly enjoy.

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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

 extend the risk assessment checks for outings, so that all possible risks are consistently identified and considered. 20/12/2016

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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

 provide more ways to encourage parents to regularly share information about what their child can do at home  strengthen opportunities for children to explore a wide range of opportunities and experiences which raises their awareness of diversity within the local community and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received from this provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the family home.  The inspector considered the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the signs of possible abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. She completes daily checks of her environment and takes appropriate steps to minimise any risk to children. She has clear procedures in place to respond in the event of an emergency. For example, she is confident in the action to take should a child go missing. However, the childminder does not consistently and rigorously identify all possible risks when planning outings. While this does not place children at significant risk of harm, the provider recognises this as an area of her practice which requires improvement. The childminder undertakes regular training opportunities which help to ensure her knowledge and skills remain up to date. She has developed links with another local childminder who is available to provide emergency care for children should it be required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of activities based on children's interests that excites and engages them in their learning. She shows enthusiasm for things which children choose to play with. The childminder plays alongside children, asking questions and posing problems to extend their learning further. She talks to children about what she sees them doing, gently introducing new words to extend their developing vocabulary. For example, the childminder carefully names the new foods children are encouraged to try at lunchtime. Young children are introduced to number through songs and rhymes. Their physical skills are well promoted. For example, children delight in gently throwing pretend soft snowballs into a bucket. However, opportunities which support children to develop an understanding of the cultural differences between themselves and others are limited.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to a weakness in leadership and management, children's welfare is not promoted to the highest possible standard when on outings. The childminder offers flexible settling-in procedures. She meets with parents to discuss their child's achievements when they first start at the setting. The childminder provides parents with summaries of their child's progress. However, strategies to encourage parents to regularly share information about what their child can do at home have not always been successful. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. Children are aware of her expectations and behave well. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. For example, they receive nutritious meals and snacks and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and active learners who make choices about the things they would like to play with. They help to solve problems and persevere, in order to complete tasks. Children make good progress from the time they first start attending the provision. They develop a range of skills which helps to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482132 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1079148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 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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