Childminder EY490882

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2017 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 maintain a daily record of children's hours of attendance, which does not meet requirements.  The arrangements for helping new children settle in are not fully effective. This means younger children’s emotional well-being is not supported as well as possible.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice well enough to identify what she does well and what areas of practice she needs to improve.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses her knowledge and training to successfully teach children. This helps children to progress well in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Written feedback from parents is very complimentary. The childminder exchanges information with parents about children's achievements and supports them with issues, such as behaviour management.  The childminder’s home is stimulating and well equipped with a variety of resources, indoors and outdoors. Toys are easily accessible, helping children to make independent choices in their play.

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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

 keep a daily record of the names of the children and their hours of attendance. 04/08/2017

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for supporting new children to settle in so that they quickly feel emotionally secure and confident in new situations  build on systems to rigorously evaluate practice to help identify all areas for improvement and consistently maintain good-quality provision for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of her suitability.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance, which does not fully promote children's welfare. She reflects on what she has learned from training. However, overall, self-evaluation is not robust enough to help ensure all requirements are met and the quality of provision is consistently good. The childminder is highly qualified and this has a positive impact on teaching and learning. She keeps a close check on children's development and plans enjoyable activities based on children's needs and interests. Safeguarding is effective. Risk assessments are thorough. The childminder keeps a comprehensive file of safeguarding information and attends training to increase her knowledge of broader safeguarding issues. Overall, this contributes to keeping children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a secure understanding of children's needs and how to promote their learning. She interacts well with children, showing patience and skill, particularly when trying to entice younger children who are less keen to join in. The childminder uses her accurate assessments of children's learning to organise fun activities, for example, making salt dough. She asks meaningful questions and teaches children about basic mathematical concepts, such as counting and recognising shapes. The childminder sends regular updates to parents about their children's day. She also produces summary reports to help keep parents well informed about children's ongoing progress. This enables parents to continue children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully explore different ways to help new children settle in. Consequently, at times, younger children become upset and difficult to console, despite the childminder's calm, caring and reassuring approach. In contrast, older children are happy, emotionally secure and form strong bonds with one another. The childminder promotes healthy eating and encourages children to try new foods at snack time, such as peas in a pod. Parents say, 'The childminder takes children on lovely adventures in the local countryside'. This has a positive effect on children's health and well-being. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries to help children learn the difference between right and wrong. She clearly explains hazards to children and talks about the consequences of their actions on others. This helps children to play safely and learn to respect one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well and make good progress over time. They gain a range of skills to help prepare them for their future learning, including school. Younger children are confident to express their needs, such as when they feel hungry. They develop their physical skills and learn how to negotiate steps independently. Older children are very confident communicators and show a developing sense of humour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490882 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1017788 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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