Childminder 306829

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming environment that the childminder provides. They demonstrate secure relationships with the childminder and seek her out for support when required. Children freely choose what activity they would like to play with from the easily accessible resources. This supports children's independence.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for behaviour and children behave well. She is a positive role model and supports children to share and take turns. Children listen, follow instructions and know what is expected of them. The childminder praises the children when they help each other and they demonstrate kindness and respect. For example, children naturally use good manners with the childminder and each other. The childminder boosts children's confidence and supports their emotional development well.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not done enough to address the recommendation from the previous inspection. She has attended some relevant training. However, she has not embedded knowledge gained into everyday practice. For example, the childminder has completed first-aid training but she is not fully confident in procedures to follow in a medical emergency. Additionally, the childminder has not prioritised professional development to gain a better understanding of wider safeguarding concerns. This weakness poses a risk to children's safety and well- being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's learning and developmental progress. She follows children's interests, using her knowledge of them to plan a range of experiences which support all areas of the curriculum. However, the childminder does not consistently challenge children as they play. At times, she misses opportunities to build on what children can do, to maximise their learning potential. n Children are encouraged to help the childminder to tidy away resources. This supports them to take responsibility for their environment. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging, which contributes to their well-being and self- motivation. n Risk assessments support the safety of children. The childminder supervises them closely and reminds them to be safe in the environment. For example, she responds promptly when children do not sit correctly on chairs. Care routines ensure that children follow good hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They report that children are happy and enjoy being in her care. The childminder gains information about the

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 children before they start. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and learning. She provides parents with resources to take home, to support further learning for children. n Children are offered a wide variety of learning opportunities outside the home. The childminder takes children on train rides and to parks, toddler groups and the library. These outings help children to learn about the world around them. Children make relationships with others and learn to respect people from different backgrounds. n The childminder does not make the best use of self-evaluation to identify strengths and specific areas for improvement. Although she has accessed some mandatory training, she is not yet confident in how to apply what she has learned. For example, she is not secure in her knowledge to protect children from wider safeguarding concerns. This demonstrates a lack of understanding

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need to do better?

and, as a result, the childminder's knowledge in some areas is not yet good. n Children explore activities that strengthen muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing. They manipulate dough and use good hand-to-eye coordination as they thread disks onto string. Children remain focused and show high levels of concentration for sustained periods of time. They demonstrate a sense of pride in their achievements as they show visitors what they have made. Children are developing skills necessary for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She fosters their love of books and children demonstrate interest as she reads to them with animation. Children explore different animals in the story and use loud voices as they re-enact the noises the animals make. They ask the childminder to read more books, which she does with enthusiasm.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed safeguarding training and understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She understands how to report a concern and where to report these concerns to. The childminder is alert to different types of abuse. She knows her responsibility to maintain records and report any concerns she may have about a child. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and on outings.

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Due date

27 February 2020 develop confidence in knowledge and understanding with regard to wider safeguarding concerns. 11/03/2020

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should:

n strengthen self-evaluation to clearly identify strengths and weaknesses, to raise the overall quality of practice and teaching further n enhance ongoing professional development to focus sharply on keeping knowledge and skills up to date and relevant n extend activities to provide more challenge for children, to help them make the best progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306829 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10072814 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.20am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises and delivers her curriculum. n Written feedback from parents was provided. Their views and opinions were taken account of. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and evaluated the impact it had on children's learning. n Regular discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Documentation relating to the suitability of people living and working on the premises was checked.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2020 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

27 February 2020 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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