Childminder in Stockport

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not minimise risks to children effectively enough. Consequently, children's safety is not assured. The childminder does not comply with the requirement for adult-to-child ratios. This does not promote children's welfare. Although the childminder keeps a record of the days that children attend her provision, she does not record their hours of attendance.

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The provision is inadequate

Breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements impact negatively on the quality of education. The childminder does not have enough time to consistently initiate and develop high-quality interactions with the children. That said, some teaching is good and the childminder accurately identifies next steps for children's learning. For instance, she teaches toddlers to drink from open cups. This helps to promote their physical development and independence.

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The provision is inadequate

Parents comment that children are content and comfortable in the childminder's care. They say that children look forward to attending her provision and that they feel secure. Children busily play and explore in the indoor and outdoor areas. They begin to follow the childminder's rules for their behaviour. For instance, they learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' at snack time. However, on occasion, the childminder does not set high enough expectations for children's conduct.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and well-qualified childminder does not evaluate her provision well enough. There are breaches to requirements. For example, she does not record children's hours of attendance. The childminder makes exceptions to the legal requirement for adult-to-child ratios. However, she does not rigorously assess the risks associated with caring for four children under two years of age. This compromises the quality of care and education that the childminder provides. n The childminder does not address identified risks effectively. For example, she knows that the play-shed door is a potential hazard to children who play there. The childminder has previously fastened the door open with string. However, when the string breaks, she does not replace it. Toddlers, therefore, risk injury when other toddlers open and slam the door during play. In a further example, the childminder places heavy toys on shelves that children can reach up to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn. She joins in with children's play and helps them to make links in their learning. For example, the childminder notices children rolling a ball down the slide. She helps them to find other toys that will roll down. However, care routines and the necessary supervision of the toddlers, often take the childminder's full attention. This limits the time and opportunities for her to engage children in rich

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need to do better?

4 December 2019 conversations that challenge them and deepen their thinking. n Children demonstrate age-appropriate behaviour. They begin to understand and follow rules, such as taking turns on the slide. However, on occasion, the childminder does not promote children's respect for others well enough. For instance, children ask for the television to be switched on. The childminder stops an activity with other children to meet the request. Children, therefore, do not develop self-control consistently enough. n The childminder gathers information from parents that helps her to promote children's health. For example, she carefully checks whether children have allergies to particular foods. The childminder implements care routines that contribute to children's good health. For example, children wash their hands at the sink before they eat their snack. The childminder fastens children securely into seats, so that they can sit safely when eating sociably at the dining table.

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need to do better?

n Books are plentiful and accessible. Children ask the childminder to read to them. This helps to promote their early literacy. Children energetically join in with a song about a shark. They watch and copy the actions. This helps to promote children's physical development and sense of rhythm. n The childminder's knowledge of child development is good. She tracks children's progress from their starting points. Parents report that they feel well informed about activities and children's learning. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She initiates dialogue with other settings that children attend. This helps to promote continuity for children's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Breaches to the statutory requirements mean that children's safety is not assured. However, the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of local procedures for child protection. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or her assistant. The childminder trains her assistant to identify signs that a child is being abused. The childminder protects information about children and families effectively. For example, she makes sure that she adheres to parents' preferences when she stores and shares photographs of children.

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Due date

ensure that the ratio of adults to children always meets legal requirements 02/01/2020

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Due date

4 December 2019 use risk assessment effectively to identify any potential risks to children's safety; take prompt steps to remove or minimise these 02/01/2020

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Due date

maintain a daily record of children's hours of attendance 02/01/2020

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Due date

improve the quality of interactions with children. 02/01/2020

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should:

n build on systems for promoting children's positive behaviour, so that children consistently develop the highest levels of self-control n evaluate the provision more thoroughly to identify weaknesses and plan actions that drive rapid improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415068 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10074571 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Hazel Grove. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant. The assistant holds a qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held discussions about the children who were present and the activities planned for the morning. This helped the inspector to plan the inspection. n The inspector observed children's learning and joined in with their play. For example, she took turns with children to kick a ball. n The inspector referred to relevant documents. For example, she sampled children's registration forms and looked at records of their accidents and injuries. n The inspector spoke with the childminder as appropriate, and at more length once children were asleep. n Parents and older children had provided written feedback about the provision. The inspector read and took account of this.

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Inspection activities

4 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

4 December 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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