Mackie, Linda Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2018 5 December 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not consistently maintain records of children’s accidents.  The childminder does not use information gained from her assessments of children's progress to provide a sufficient level of challenge in children’s learning experiences.  The childminder does not complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share this information with parents.  The childminder does not build links effectively with other settings that children attend. She does not share information to promote continuity for children’s care and learning.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation to identify priority areas for improvement to increase the quality of the setting.

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It has the following strengths

 Children build secure relationships with the childminder. They are happy, settled and enjoy their time with her. The childminder is caring and attentive to children’s care needs.  The childminder supports children’s independence well. She encourages them to make choices and practise new skills with close support. For example, children proudly put their shoes on by themselves and show independence at mealtimes.

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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

 maintain accident records for all children 30/05/2018  use the information gained from children's assessments to plan sufficiently challenging learning experiences 12/06/2018

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 complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning 05/06/2018

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 share information with other settings that children attend to support continuity in their care and learning. 12/06/2018

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

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation to set priority targets for improvement and raise the quality of future practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed activities together.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not effectively evaluate her provision. For example, she has not identified priority areas to ensure she meets all requirements. She does not focus enough on improving outcomes for children swiftly. Furthermore, she does not complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and share the findings with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and her policies are in accordance with local authority guidance. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe at all times. She regularly reviews the risk assessments of indoor and outdoor environments. She keeps consistent supervision of children at all times. Parents praise the childminder. They comment that their children are happy, gain confidence and enjoy their time with the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, the childminder interacts well with children and encourages their free choices in play. However, she does not use information from her assessments of their progress effectively to ensure she plans challenging learning experiences. Consequently, at times, children lose interest. At other times, children engage well with some activities and resources. For example, they enjoy exploring sensory herbs and vegetables in the garden. They discuss the smell and taste of mint leaves and strawberries. Children use their creative skills and concentrate well in activities in which they are interested. For instance, they pretend to make coloured ice lollies using dough and various tools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although the childminder shares information with parents about children's well-being, she does not maintain records of any accidents and administered first aid. Furthermore, she does not share information with other settings that children attend, to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. However, the childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages the use of good manners and behaviour. Overall, the childminder shares daily information with parents about children's activities and well-being. Children enjoy regular outings in the local community. They visit local shops and parks, and develop some understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children have inconsistent challenge in their learning. Consequently, they do not make good enough progress. However, children gain some skills to help to prepare them for their future learning. For example, they gain good social skills and develop self-care skills. Children explore the available toys and resources with confidence. They learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437097 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1105366 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Poynton, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, 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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