Childminder in Trafford

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Unique reference number 318347 Inspection date 08/01/2009 Inspector Nighat Ghani

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since 1995. She lives with her husband and two adult daughters in Stretford, an area of Trafford. The childminder is within walking distance of the local schools, parks and toddler groups. Minded children have access to the front room and the hallway. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor. There is also a fully enclosed back garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, three of which may be in the Early Years Foundation Stage age range. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently ten children on roll, who attend on a part- time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to take and collect children from school. She is a member of the Trafford Childminding Network and the National Childminding Association. Links have been established with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is fully committed towards continuing her professional development and has attended a variety of short courses. Children are making good progress in their learning. Observation, assessment and planning systems are in place but are at an early stage and need developing. Children's individual needs are known, respected and agreed in consultation with the parents. Positive working relationships have been established with parents and external agencies.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop systems for observing and assessing children and ensure planning is based on children's next steps

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to be followed if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Effective risk assessments are undertaken daily which ensures children's safety. The childminder is well organised and has a good record keeping system so that children's individual needs, routines, likes and dislikes are known and provided for. She has devised a wide range of policies which gives parents an in-depth understanding of her practice.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 provision and is beginning to formally identify these within her self-evaluation documentation. The recommendation from the childminder's last inspection has been positively addressed which has a direct impact on the outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service where all the children and parents are made to feel welcome. She is committed to meeting children's individual needs. She works closely with other early years providers and parents to ensure continuity of care and education of children. She has accessed a wealth of training to support her on-going professional development. She demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and incorporates it well into her practice. Parents' knowledge of their children is taken into consideration and used as a starting point. The childminder takes time at the end of the day to discuss children's progress and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage which reflects in her practice. Children are provided with a range of interesting and stimulating activities to help them make progress in their learning. A wide variety of resources are stored at a low-level to enable children to initiate their own ideas and make independent choices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder dedicates her time to playing and interacting with the children. She knows the children extremely well; she gathers a wealth of information on the children's starting point and recognises that children are all unique. She has good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has started to implement this into practice. She has started to record children's observations and assessments and identify next steps but is not sure how this information can be used for planning. She recognises that she is at an early stage of developing these systems and requires improvement to further enhance the educational programme for young children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have excellent opportunities to investigate and explore a range of materials using their senses both indoors and outdoors. Young children display an exceptional ability to make connections with previous events in their life, such as Christmas. They talk about the presents they got from Father Christmas. Children delight as they successfully count the number of foot prints they have stamped and colourful patterns they create with felt tips. They experience volume, weight and size through their everyday play, such as sand and water play and baking. They develop a good understanding of culture and beliefs as they celebrate different festivals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's safety and welfare are successfully promoted. Children are made aware of the safety issues as they practise emergency evacuation routines on regular basis and tidy away the toys as soon as they have finished playing with them. The childminder reinforces good behaviour with praise and encouragement. She supports children to adopt good hygiene practices as they are reminded to wash their hands before meal times and after using the toilet. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration or the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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