Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 2 November 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

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

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not taken sufficient action to address all of the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. She has not established an effective programme of professional development in order to improve teaching practice. n The childminder does not provide her assistant with regular supervision, coaching and support to identify and address weaknesses in practice. n The childminder does not gather precise information about what children already know and can do when they first start, to identify accurate starting points in their learning. n Teaching practice is weak. The childminder does not use what she knows about children to challenge and engage them in learning. Children do not make good progress. n The childminder lacks knowledge of the required progress check to review children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She does not provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not minimise all risks to children. She does not help children to explore ways to keep themselves safe so that they can learn to risk assess activities for themselves.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are well behaved. They have secure attachments to the childminder and her assistant, which helps to support their self-esteem. n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. She prompts children to wash their hands before eating and ensures they have continued access to drinking water.

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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 establish a programme of professional development and focus on improving teaching skills 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide assistants with effective supervision, support and coaching to improve their practice and performance 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

identify children's prior achievements fully when they first start and gather more precise information when assessing their starting points 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use what is known about children's individual development and progress to shape challenging learning experiences that engage children 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all activities are risk assessed and suitable for children, and help children to explore ways to keep themselves safe. 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the quality of teaching practice. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records, attendance registers, medication and accident forms. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has failed to address all actions raised at the last inspection. She has not ensured that assistants have appropriate supervision to identify and address weaknesses in practice. She does not identify appropriate professional development to raise teaching practice and improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended training to develop their awareness of all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder has improved safeguarding policies and procedures and they are now in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder and her assistant have suitable knowledge of the correct procedures for reporting concerns about a child's welfare. They know the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against household members. The childminder maintains the required records of attendance, and her accident and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder assesses children's learning to identify next steps in their development. However, she does not use this information to fully support children in their learning. The childminder and her assistant do not adapt their teaching so that it is targeted towards helping children to achieve the next steps in their learning. This results in children often becoming easily distracted and they lose interest in activities. The childminder is aware that children undergo a health and development review with the health visitor between the ages of two and three years. However, she lacks knowledge of how to implement the progress check at age two. She does not maximise opportunities to review children's development with parents and other professionals. That said, the childminder shares daily updates with parents, overall, to provide them with information about the activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and teaching compromise children's personal development and welfare. The childminder and her assistant fail to engage children in meaningful play that is matched to their interests and needs. This results in some children becoming bored and disengaged. Older children create running games with the aim of jumping and landing on a beanbag. However, sometimes they miscalculate the jump and land on the floor. The childminder does not minimise risks to children and help them to understand the need for safety when taking on a new challenge. Children benefit from continuous opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They test their physical skills on the climbing equipment, balancing beam and slide.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder does not support children to reach their full potential. Children do not benefit from challenging learning experiences that help to prepare them for the next stages in their learning. Nevertheless, the childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills. Children enjoy exploring how to make marks and to write for a purpose. Older children develop some key skills that help to prepare them for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537603 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10084592 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stockport. She operates from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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.

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Registers

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