Childminder in Tameside

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Unique reference number EY375899 Inspection date 04/12/2008 Inspector Shirley Leigh Monks-Meagher

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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 husband, seven year old son and two year old daughter in a property situated in the Audenshaw area of Tameside. The family have a small pet dog. Access to the property is via two steps and bathroom facilities are on the first floor. The back room, conservatory and kitchen dining room are all used for childminding purposes. A secure rear garden is available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time under the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is also registered on the voluntary part of the childcare register. There are currently two children on roll. The childminder does not yet work fully with other Early Years providers.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to identify and meet children's individual needs and enable them to take a full part in the setting. This secure understanding of their individual characters ensures she provides them with a satisfactory selection of activities and experiences which offer appropriate challenge and stimulation. However, children's progress towards the early learning goals is not yet fully monitored by the childminder nor has she managed to establish effective links with other early years providers to ensure continuity and cohesion in the children's learning. The childminder regularly reviews and reflects upon her service and practice to maintain continuous improvement and improve outcomes for children.

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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 monitoring children's progress towards the early learning goals and sharing the information with their parents  help children become aware of, explore and question differences in ethnicity, culture, gender and disability.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that full risk assessments are conducted for outings (Safeguarding and welfare) 01/01/2009  develop partnership systems to establish children's individual learning needs and promote continuity and cohesion. (Organisation) 01/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is organised. She has developed sensible policies and procedures which underpin her practices, clearly benefit the outcomes for children's health and safety and ensures they are fully safeguarded. She is well informed about child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child. Risk assessment is effective and addresses hazards inside and outside her home and clearly demonstrates her secure understanding of safety. However, not all risk assessments are recorded as required by specific legal requirements.

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provision

Systems for working with parents to identify children's individual needs and starting points are rigorous. However, the childminder is less organised at monitoring children's progress in their learning and development to enable her to plan and provide tailored learning experiences for individual children. Her knowledge of the requirement to work with other early years providers is limited so she is not pro-active in this area. This results in gaps in her knowledge about children who attend other Early Years Foundation Stage settings in addition to her setting. The premises are organised suitably to encourage children to make choices and select resources freely.

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provision

The childminder reflects upon her practice and is starting to make use of her thoughts to initiate improvement. She realistically identifies areas for development and is committed to improving her practice through the use of appropriate materials, such as practice cards, seeking advice and support and accessing training opportunities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder is attentive to their needs and recognises each child as an individual. She shares her attention well between the children offering encouragement and support as required. Children are treated with respect and respond accordingly. The children are confident and interested in their play. For example, they add play food to the tea set to create a picnic then extend their own learning by independently sorting the play food into colour groups on the plates. Children clearly demonstrate their good knowledge and understanding of healthy foods as they identify and discuss the benefits of yellow fruits and vegetables. Later, at lunch time, they ask for cauliflower and broccoli with their fish.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have opportunities to develop their imagination. They enjoy stories and books, often making up their own ending and then drawing or painting pictures to represent the new story. They make sense of the adult world through role play and enjoy dressing-up as well known characters from their books. They are encouraged to be active learners and critical thinkers in activities, such as baking. However, the play materials and environment do little to encourage their curiosity or develop them in a positive attitude towards similarities and differences in our diverse society. The childminder's flexibility means unplanned events, such as the melting snow and ice outdoors are used effectively by her to encourage children to make This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 simple connections in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about their own safety. They discuss how they need to put toys they have finished with away so they do not trip over them, know about road safety and understand how they safely leave the home in an emergency. They are learning to play together harmoniously by sharing resources and taking turns. When a younger child becomes frustrated and upset and scatters the toys, older children understand that the child is sad and are kind and considerate and try to help pick them up. The younger child responds well to their behaviour, they work together to resolve the situation. Children are beginning to learn right from wrong. 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? 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? 3 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 registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted.

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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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