Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 1 February 2019 Previous inspection date 21 January 2015

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

p.1

This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not keep children safe. She has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to enable all suitability checks for a member of her household to be completed. n The childminder does not ensure that she obtains all required information from all parents to safeguard children before they start. n The childminder is unaware of her responsibilities in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 to ensure that information is sought, stored and shared correctly. n The childminder does not reflect on her practice well enough, or gather the views of parents, to ensure that she identifies and plans ongoing improvements. n The childminder's teaching skills are good and she accesses mandatory training. However, she does not engage in ongoing and continued professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

p.1

It has the following strengths

n The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's progress and care routines through daily diaries and discussions. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder is warm and caring. She builds positive relationships with children and helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children are happy and settled in her home.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure Ofsted is provided with the necessary information so that all the required checks can be completed for all adults living on the premises 20/02/2019

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the required information about children is obtained from parents and is recorded, including children's dates of birth, emergency contact details for all parents and information about who has parental responsibility 20/02/2019

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a greater understanding of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998. 20/02/2019

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve the system for self-reflection, and gather the views of parents, to help identify and plan for areas of improvement n prioritise targets for professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a sample of policies and procedures, children's individual files and training records. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has a weak understanding of her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This has led to a number of breaches that impact on children's safety and welfare. She has failed to provide Ofsted with information about all members of her household. This means that their suitability has not been fully checked. The childminder does not always ensure that she has obtained and recorded all of the required information about children before they start their placement. This includes more detailed information about children and their parents, such as their address, who has parental responsibility and consent to follow some daily practices. For example, the childminder has not sought permission from all parents to take and share children's photographs on her mobile phone. This demonstrates her lack of understanding of her duty in relation the Data Protection Act

p.3

Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

1998. Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not place enough focus on reviewing her provision to identify areas for improvement. She does not gather the views of parents to involve them in this process and has not identified or addressed breaches of the statutory requirements. While the childminder has not prioritised training for her professional development within teaching, she has accessed mandatory training, such as safeguarding. She is aware of the appropriate procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or any adult living on the premises. She has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enhances the learning environment based on her observations and assessments of children's needs, interests and abilities. She plans activities that build on children's current stages of learning. The childminder provides varied activities at a range of heights to meet children's individual needs. She encourages babies to use their large muscles so that they can access the stimulating activities. For example, they crawl, pull themselves to stand and begin to stand unaided. This helps to promote babies' physical development effectively. Teaching is good. The childminder utilises opportunities to promote children's speech and language. For example, she consistently makes sounds, models language clearly and introduces new words. Children demonstrate good early mathematical skills. Babies say number names randomly during play. The childminder uses everyday learning opportunities to extend children's early mathematic skills even

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

further. For example, during tidy-up time the childminder supports toddlers to sort objects. They place toy vehicles into one box and blocks into another.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare are not assured. Despite this, the childminder does support some aspects of children's health and welfare effectively. For example, she has a relevant food hygiene qualification and provides children with nutritious home-made meals and healthy snacks. The childminder follows good hygiene practices. She encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder offers lots of praise to children and celebrates their achievements. This helps to promote their confidence and self- esteem.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with expectations for their age. They are curious and motivated to learn. Children develop good early literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy looking at books and listening to songs and rhymes. Children use small muscles in their hands to hold and control felt-tip pens and make marks on paper. They develop key skills for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number EY320534 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10071294 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

p.5

Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Reddish, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.5

Registers

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.

p.5

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.6

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.6