Childminder, Out-of school day care in Stockport

This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder provides care for children of school age at the start and end of the school day. Children are happy, confident and respectful. They proudly demonstrate their early literacy skills on the chalkboard, writing letters from each other's names. Children excitedly tell the childminder about their day in school and discuss their learning, in which she shows a real interest. Children understand and follow the house rules in order to stay safe and play cooperatively with each other. They help each other create complex structures with blocks and suggest ideas to each other. Children make strong friendships in the care of the childminder and say, 'we are best friends together'.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. They play in the childminder's garden and in the local parks and green spaces. Parents say how their children love the chances to run around and get out of breath. Children play with a wide range of resources and are able to make independent choices. They enjoy relaxing in the circus tent, reading some of their favourite books. At other times they play with the soft toys or farm animals. The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She is caring, nurturing and well attuned to children's emotions. The childminder ensures that she risk assesses her home regularly to identify and remove any potential risks to children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not ensured the suitability of all household members. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are in place for everyone. However, documentation has not been submitted to Ofsted to allow other mandatory checks to be undertaken. This is a breach of requirements. n In the main, the childminder accurately assesses the strengths and areas for improvement in her service. She considers the views of parents and children, and actively seeks these out to improve the service she offers. However, she acknowledges that she has not given adequate attention to aspects of her own professional development. For example, the childminder is unaware of changes to the inspection framework and is not secure in her knowledge of current inspection expectations. n The childminder is patient and calm with the children. She gives them time to talk and express their thoughts. Children benefit greatly from this approach.

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They enjoy telling elaborate stories they make up on the spot about their families and pets. Children verbalise exceptional vocabulary that is consistently used in the correct context. The childminder gives great focus to broadening children's language. This helps develop their ability to communicate and express their feelings.

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26 February 2020 n Communication with parents and the children's school is a strength of the childminder. As a result, children's learning from school is well complemented. The childminder finds out what the children are learning about and plans activities linked to school topics. For instance, children are currently learning about space. They are able to name the planets in the solar system when the childminder asks them about it. The childminder shares information from school with parents to help keep them informed about their children's progress. n The childminder understands the developmental needs of children in her care and introduces activities to meet these needs. For example, children develop their small hand muscles as they use small tools when taking part in craft activities. This activity is further enhanced with resources such as a chalkboard. The childminder encourages children to make marks and attempt to write. In

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addition, she follows their interests to help complement their learning needs even further, such as developing their pen grip. n The childminder helps children understand and manage their emotions appropriately. Children rarely display negative behaviour. Where small incidents do occur, the childminder encourages children to consider more appropriate responses to situations. This helps to equip children with some of the skills they need to manage their behaviour independently. n Children have ready access to drinking water and are provided with healthy food choices. They understand the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. n Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides to their children. The childminder is seen as 'part of the family' and parents talk about how important she is in helping the children feel safe and 'grow in confidence'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the indicators of abuse and knows where and how to report concerns. She knows the children and their families well and is alert to changes in normal behaviours. The childminder has kept up to date with information about wider safeguarding matters. Should concerns be raised about the childminder or a member of her household, she knows who she needs to report this to and the timescales in which to do so. She supervises the children well and ensures her home is free from risk.

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Due date

26 February 2020 ensure that all those living at the address have had their suitability determined by Ofsted. 15/04/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393188 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10106150 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She provides care exclusively before and after school and collects children from local schools. She operates term time only. Sessions are from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. n Observations were made of the childminder's interactions with children, and of the activities on offer by the inspector. n The inspector obtained the written and verbal feedback of parents about the childminder. n Relevant documentation relating to the suitability of household members was reviewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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