Childminder in Stockport

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children play and learn with the childminder. However, they do not make the best progress they are capable of. This is because the childminder does not plan learning in response to children's highly unique needs. The childminder does not set the highest expectations of children's learning. Concerns about children's development are not followed up in a timely manner. Although children usually behave well, they are not always sure what is expected of them, which impacts on their ability to follow the rules. At times, the childminder is abrupt with children. This sometimes causes children to become upset. Despite this, children eagerly explore the resources on offer. They join in activities and make some progress in their learning. For example, children explore a variety of small resources and practise using scissors to make snips in dough. Children are safe. They enjoy exploring their local area. For example, children learn about nature as they visit

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The provision requires improvement

local parks. They socialise and make new friends at the variety of playgroups they attend. Children learn care and concern for living creatures as they help to care for the childminder's dog and guinea pigs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities that provide opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and skills. However, she does not accurately assess children's development and use this to plan next steps that are unique and appropriately challenging. This means that children do not always make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not show resilience in following up when she has concerns about children's development. She does not consistently work in partnership with other agencies, such as the local authority and speech and language therapists. This means that children do not always receive additional support in a timely manner. n The childminder does not always manage children's behaviour in an appropriate and positive way. For example, when children bang plates on the table, she raises her voice and shouts their names, telling them not to do this. Children are shocked and begin to cry. This has a negative impact on children's confidence

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need to do better?

and self-esteem. n The childminder does not show an awareness of her tone or its impact on children. Her self-evaluation is not accurate or effective at identifying weaknesses in her own practice. This means the childminder has not taken steps to develop her skills in managing behaviour in an appropriate and positive way. n The childminder does not always acknowledge children's feelings. For example, children intently focus on fastening their coats. The childminder asks if she can change their nappies and children say 'no' due to their deep concentration. They are then immediately taken for their nappy change. This means that

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need to do better?

6 October 2022 children do not feel their voices are listened to. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, children develop their fine-motor skills as they make fruit skewers at snack time. The childminder uses mathematical language, such as 'little' and 'more' to guide the children. This helps to develop children's knowledge of early mathematical concepts. n Children's communication and language is supported well. The childminder often narrates what she is doing. She repeats keywords. The childminder uses stories effectively as a way to extend children's vocabulary. This helps children to develop an early love of reading. n Children are encouraged to be independent. For example, after lunch, children use a mirror to help them to clean their own hands and faces. They focus intently on the mirror, eager to do a good job. The childminder encourages children to have a go, such as putting on their coats and shoes. This helps

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children to develop their independence and self-care skills. n The childminder has not informed Ofsted of a change to her name. This shows a lack of understanding of the requirements of registration. However, this has not had an impact on the care and education provided to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of different types of abuse and knows what signs she should be alert to. She knows how to report any concerns that she has. The childminder assesses risks in the environment. For example, she is vigilant with resources that may be too small to be safe for babies. The childminder provides a secure space for children to play and learn. The childminder provides appropriate areas for children to sleep and regularly checks on them.

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should:

n Plan next steps for children that take account of their unique abilities and that provide appropriate challenge so that children make the best progress possible n Work in partnership with other agencies to seek support for children who may require it in a timely manner n Consider behaviour management strategies and the impact these have on children's emotional well-being and self-esteem n Evaluate practice more effectively to identify any areas of weakness so that steps can be taken to develop practice in these areas n Acknowledge children so that they begin to understand that their feelings are important and support children to manage their overwhelming emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377356 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10235226 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 14 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Reddish area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 October 2022 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

6 October 2022 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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