Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY304164 Unique Reference Number 12 March 2007 Inspection date Lynda, Margaret Ronan 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. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide care.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband in Moston, a suburb of Manchester. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of four children. There are currently no children on roll. The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and disabilities.

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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. The childminder has systems in place to gather the necessary information to enable her to meet children's health and dietary needs. She has a current first aid qualification and documentation in place which would allow her to care for children who are sick or have an accident, in accordance with their parents' wishes.

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Helping children to be healthy

She describes good hygiene routines and has policies in place to help to prevent cross-infection. In discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of a balanced diet and describes providing home cooked foods such as cauliflower and broccoli bake.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health through vigorous exercise and provides good resources outside such as swings and slides to encourage children to play actively. She also plans to visit the many local parks with children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder is aware of risks and hazards to children and has taken positive steps to minimise them, for example, she has safety equipment and fire fighting equipment in place. She has thought of procedures to follow in an emergency. The childminder's attention to safety provides a safe environment in which children may play.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Sufficient well maintained play resources are available and organised in themed boxes. The organisation of the toys promotes children's ability to play independently and to make decisions.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder knows the procedures to follow to safeguard children if she had a concern regarding their welfare.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder demonstrates in discussion that she has a clear understanding of how children learn through 'doing' and taking part in real life experiences. She gave good examples of activities to help children learn, such as, children helping her husband with woodwork projects, weighing ingredients and counting whilst baking with her and playing 'the memory game' with cards.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

She describes devoting her time to the children and playing alongside them but also giving them time and space to play independently.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

She demonstrates that children are likely to develop in all areas of their learning whilst in her care.

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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

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder has documentation in place to record children's background, religion and cultural needs. She demonstrates an understanding of providing positive images of race, gender and disability, for example, by ensuring both girls and boys access all the toys available.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

She has a good awareness of how to meet the needs of children with disabilities and the support that is available to her to do this. Currently she is learning British Sign Language.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Her methods of behaviour management are positive. She describes lots of praise for good behaviour and kind deeds whilst, as far as possible, ignoring unwanted behaviour.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder has systems in place to provide parents with good information about the service she provides and to gather information from them in order to meet the needs of the children in her care.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. There were no minded children present during the inspection. The childminder's home is organised to meet the needs of children and she states she plans the day to meet children's needs. All necessary documentation is in place and she has a sound understanding of confidentiality. She has not informed Ofsted of a change in her circumstances.

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Organisation

Overall, evidence suggests that the provision would meet the needs of the range of children for whom it provides.

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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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Complaints since the last inspection

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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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. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide care.

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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): • notify Ofsted within 14 days of significant changes, such as adults no longer being resident on the premises

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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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