Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wigan

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Unique reference number 322613 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Glynis Margaret Kite

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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 for 16 years. She lives with her husband and son aged 16 in the Astley area of Tyldesley. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Access to the premises is at ground floor level. The childminder lives within walking distance of local shops, parks and schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered for a maximum of six children under eight years and has 14 children on roll. Only five of the children are under the age of eight years. The children attend a variety of sessions including before and after school and term time only.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are supported well with regard to learning and play, they have good opportunities to explore and make choices. The childminder has put in place the required records and documentation for each child but has omitted to include all elements of the details required. The childminder has taken on board observations and assessments and is developing her systems to be more effective in this area. The childminder knows the children well and recognises the uniqueness of all of the children in her care. She also works closely with parents ensuring consistency of care particularly for younger children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the range of resources available to enable children to explore natural materials by using all their senses and to have access to appropriate programmable toys  seek guidance and support to promote healthy eating habits for children To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child 23/02/2009

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provision

The childminder has recently attended training in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework. As a result she has begun to develop planning, observations and assessments for the younger children. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has completed a self evaluation form which has helped her to identify the areas which she feels are her strengths and those for improvement. She is keen to improve her service and aims to do this by attending further training.

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provision

The childminder is suitably qualified and holds a valid first aid certificate, which contributes towards keeping children safe. She has a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and her policy refers to the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder has put in place several written policies and procedures and these are made available to parents. Detailed risk assessments are in place and cover all of the required elements, such as outdoors and trips.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents and shares a wealth of information regarding the individual needs of each child. Parents views of the setting are provided verbally and in writing and include positive comments about the service they receive for their children. Resources are available for the children which promote diversity, however, these are not readily available to children. The setting is warm and welcoming although it lacks positive images in displays for example which would demonstrate an inclusive attitude and environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled with the childminder, they move freely and confidently between rooms. Children make choices with regard to the toys they play with. They benefit from a balance of free-play and adult led activities, as a result children are making effective progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has begun to put in place play plans based on the individual needs of children while incorporating the six areas of learning. The childminder is using observations to identify the next steps in children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are active learners and remain engaged with chosen activities for appropriate periods of time, allowing for exploration and consolidation of their skills, for example, while playing with role play equipment children put the money in and out of the till repeatedly. Children use equipment well and understand what they do, such as a telephone. Language is promoted well through play, the childminder talks to children and repeats words to allow them time to hear and say them back. Older children support younger well, they are kind and considerate and take time to read stories to them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder helps children to become familiar with daily routines, such as helping to tidy away toys before lunch, this also promotes safety for children as they learn to keep themselves safe. She also promotes good hygiene practices by modelling positive actions and ensuring children have access to soap and disposable towels for drying their hands.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have fun and enjoy the activities they have chosen and benefit from times of one to one attention from the childminder. Children are developing an awareness of the space available to them and are also showing good problem solving skills, such as how to get one item into the room by taking another item out of it, making the first item easy to pick up over the step. While children have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 access to a wide range of toys and resources there are limited options regarding natural materials and programmable toys for younger children. 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? 3 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? 3

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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? 3 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints which required Ofsted or the provider to investigate.

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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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