Childminder in Manchester

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Unique reference number EY372666 Inspection date 17/12/2008 Inspector Christine Myerscough

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her children aged 15, 13, 12, 11 and 10 years and her 12 year old niece. They live in a house in north Manchester. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children at any one time under the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll aged five and eight years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not effectively promote the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), therefore children's individual learning needs are not met. Most aspects of children's welfare are promoted satisfactorily, although there are omissions in documentation to ensure children's safety. The childminder creates a homely, inclusive environment and treats children with equal concern, therefore, they feel secure and develop a sense of belonging. Information shared with parents and other agencies is not effective to ensure that children's individual learning needs are met to promote their care and education. The childminder does not evaluate her service to identify areas of weakness and has not established systems to improve the provision.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure the safeguarding policy includes the procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation of abuse being made (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 09/01/2009  ensure the daily record of attendance for children includes their hours of attendance (Documentation) 09/01/2009  ensure risk assessments are conducted, recorded and reviewed regularly (Suitable premises, environment and equipment. Also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 09/01/2009  familiarise yourself with the early learning goals and learning and development requirements and use sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to 09/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 meet young children's individual needs (Organisation). To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop systems for identifying strengths and areas for improvement to raise the quality of care and education  develop a system for maintaining a regular two-way flow of information with parents and other providers involved with the children to promote the integration of care and education.

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provision

The childminder lacks an understanding of the learning and development requirements, which results in children not making sufficient progress towards the early learning goals. Documentation is suitably organised and most records are in order, although the attendance record for children lacks some of the required detail. In the main, the childminder has a satisfactory understanding of her role in safeguarding children's welfare. However, her safeguarding policy does not include the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse being made. Positive steps are undertaken to provide a safe environment for children, however, a risk assessment has also not been conducted. This compromises children's safety and is a breach of welfare requirements.

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provision

Since registration, the childminder has purchased additional toys to stimulate children's curiosity and sought guidance from the local authority about relevant issues relating to her childminding practice. However, the childminder does not undertake any form of self-evaluation to ensure the continuous improvement in the quality of the provision and therefore, gaps in her service have not been identified.

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provision

Parents receive verbal feedback about their children's welfare. The childminder displays a welcome sign in different languages to promote an inclusive environment and ensure all families feel valued. Evidence of children's art work is accessible in files so parents are aware of some of their achievements. However, there is insufficient focus on sharing information about children's progress, which means parents are not actively involved in their children's learning. Links have not been established with other providers involved in children's care to ensure progression and continuity of care and education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plays closely with the children and plans activities on a daily basis to gain their interest. However, activities are not tailored to meet children's individual needs and therefore, children are not being challenged in their learning and development to reach their full potential. The childminder does not consider children's starting points and, observations are not used to monitor their progress and achievements towards the early learning goals. This is a breach of requirements. The childminder establishes a clear routine to the day and a relaxed This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 atmosphere contributes to children feeling at ease. Children play in comfort and have sufficient space to play their games. There is a suitable amount of toys and equipment which are accessible to enable children to make independent choices and select their favourite things.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well settled and content in the childminder's care. They are familiar with the routines and make decisions about what they want to do. As they play alongside one another, they generally behave well and are learning to share toys with support from the childminder. Children confidently express themselves and make their feelings known. They enjoy mark marking activities and take an interest in counting and playing with jigsaws. Children gain some awareness of their local environment as they visit the park and library. Resources, which reflect diversity, help children to learn about the wider world. Children eagerly play educational games on the computer. They develop their physical skills and have fun bouncing on the trampoline in the childminder's garden. As they create Christmas cards for their family, they competently use scissors, pencils and rulers. Music captivates children's interest and they confidently demonstrate some expressive dance

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean and warm environment. They follow established hygiene routines as they wash their hands at appropriate times in the day, such as before eating. Generally, children benefit from healthy foods to promote their growth and development. They eagerly tuck in to fresh fruit at snack time and request extra portions to satisfy their appetite. Children are learning about keeping themselves safe, for example, the childminder emphasises the importance of road safety as they return home from school. 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? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 4 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). CR2 09/01/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register). CR5 09/01/2009 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.

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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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