Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY242388 Unique Reference Number 02 November 2006 Inspection date Anne Drinkwater Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Timperley area of Trafford with her daughter who is nine years old. The whole of the ground floor and the front bedroom and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder may care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently three children who attend on a full and part-time basis.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are introduced to appropriate hygiene practices through everyday routines for hand washing. They learn the importance of good personal hygiene from an early age because of the childminder's daily practise. The childminder adopts good practices for nappy changing, for example, she ensures nappies are hygienically disposed of. This minimises the risks of cross infection. Children's health and well-being is successfully promoted by the childminder's policies and procedures for accidents, sickness and medication.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children learn the importance of healthy eating since the childminder provides them with home cooked foods daily, she ensures children receive fruit and vegetables in good supply in order to meet their needs. Children enjoy regular drinks and are continually refreshed as their feeder cups are frequently topped up.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children benefit from opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air; the childminder ensures they have daily walks in the local parks and when weather permits they play in rear garden, music sessions are initiated indoors to enable the children to jump and dance when the weather is bad.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are appropriately cared for in a welcoming and child orientated home. Displays of children's artwork and the availability of toys and equipment ensure children feel happy and secure in their play environment. Children are provided with a suitable selection of toys and resources, which represent their developmental stage and interests. These are stored in low level boxes, which encourages children to be self sufficient in their play.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The children are protected by most safety and security measures, which reflect the current age and ability of children attending. The childminder is proactive in ensuring children's safety, for example, stair gates and securely locked doors ensure the home is safe; however, some planting in the garden could pose a hazard.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's well-being is supported because the childminder has a basic understanding of child protection issues. However, she is not familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Boards procedures and these are not shared with parents.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children are content because they are cared for in a positive and supportive environment. Children enjoy an appropriate range of play provision and activities, which supports their learning and development. They enjoy a wide range of picture, story and reference books and use their manipulative skills with stacking and posting activities. In addition, children's

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 self-esteem is promoted by the childminder and their creative skills are encouraged; a display which all the children have worked on adorns the wall.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. As a result they develop a good sense of well-being. Children develop some independence skills as they select activities of their own choosing. The childminder supports children's communication skills through effective chatting and questioning, consequently children are becoming confident communicators.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children make positive relationships with the childminder; she gives good levels of care and attention which results in children cooperatively playing together.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children's individual needs are well met because the childminder knows them well. The childminder is supportive to children who speak an additional language. She is keen to learn some key words, which will help children feel settled and assured. Play resources which reflect the wider world are readily available, however, the childminder lacks understanding of equal opportunities issues and how this impacts on parents and children.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children's welfare is protected as the childminder has a good understanding what to do in the event a child with special needs is identified.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children develop an understanding of right and wrong because the childminder uses positive strategies. For example, good behaviour is promoted with lots of praise which increases children's self-esteem.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Satisfactory partnership with parents contributes to children’s well-being. The childminder's flexible approach reassures parents and they develop a sense of trust with the childminder. However, the childminder has not updated her complaints procedure in line with recent changes to the regulations and parents are not supplied with Ofsted's contact details.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children are cared for within a warm and welcoming home where the childminder makes appropriate use of the space available to meet their needs and routines. For example, children use the play room for creative, floor play, table top activities and meal times. In addition, the sitting room provides an alternative quiet area for the children.

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Organisation

The childminder shows a commitment to improving her practice to promote positive outcomes for children. She holds a current first aid certificate and ensures she organises her time effectively to meet the needs of the children.

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Organisation

The childminder has most policies and procedures, which underpin her childminding practice and these are shared with parents. Overall, the provision meets the needs of the range of the children for whom it provides.

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was recommended to increase her resources to reflect the wider world. Children as part of their play can now access a sufficient range of resources to raise their awareness of the wider world.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • develop knowledge and understanding on how anti discriminatory practises raises awareness of the wider world • ensure information regarding the Local Safeguarding Children boards procedures are known and shared with parent's • ensure parents have access to a revised complaints procedure and Ofsted's contact details • ensure ivy in the rear garden is made inaccessible to the children.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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