Childminder in Tameside

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Unique reference number EY377212 Inspection date 24/11/2008 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 husband in a house in Tameside. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five 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 two years. The childminder has two dogs.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are content in the childminder's care and enjoy their learning. The childminder works well with parents and has a clear understanding of each child's specific requirements and individual personalities to enable her to respond appropriately to meet their needs and ensure they feel included. She promotes most aspects of children's welfare with success, ensuring that children are safe and secure. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards her ongoing professional development and recognises that her system for self-evaluation is an area for development in order to bring about further improvement in children's learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 practise regular evacuation drills with children  link assessment systems to the six areas of learning to track children's progress towards the early learning goals and to plan for the next stages in their development  develop systems for identifying strengths and areas for improvement to raise the quality of care and education.

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further?

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

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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) 12/12/2008  ensure the risk assessment includes outings and clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following review or incident (Documentation and safeguarding and 12/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promoting children's welfare. Also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register).

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provision

Children's safety is promoted as the required checks are undertaken to ensure members of the childminder's household are suitable. Documentation is well organised and kept confidential. In the main, the childminder has a clear 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. The risk assessment document also lacks the required detail and does not include how children are kept safe on outings. This compromises children's safety and is a breach of welfare requirements. Resources are accessible to enable children to make independent choices and select their favourite things.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment towards developing her knowledge and skills to improve her practice. Since registration, she has attended a conference and taken part in workshops relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is beginning to analyse her strengths and weaknesses and has identified some areas for improvement through self-evaluating her practice. However, self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust to identify gaps in her provision, such as assessment of children's learning and the omissions in written procedures.

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provision

The childminder displays a welcome sign in different languages to promote an inclusive environment to enable all families to feel valued. A range of policies regarding the childminder's practices are shared with parents and support the childminder to ensure her business runs smoothly. Parents are kept suitably informed about their children's welfare through daily discussion and share relevant details to enable the childminder to plan to meet children's developing needs. Information about the Early Years Foundation Stage is on display and evidence of children's work is accessible in their files so parents are aware of achievements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of most of the welfare requirements to ensure children are suitably cared for. She develops warm relationships with children and knows them well, which enables her to provide effectively for their individual care needs. A clear routine and a relaxed atmosphere contribute to children feeling at ease.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making steady progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is beginning to plan activities to meet children's developing needs and provides a sufficient range of resources, which are age and stage appropriate. She plays closely with children and follows their lead, which effectively supports their learning. The childminder carries out observations and is at the early stages of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 devising a suitable system to assess children's learning. However, assessments are not clearly linked to the six areas of learning to enable the childminder to track children's progress towards the early learning goals and plan for the next stages in their development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are familiar with routines and freely make decisions about what they want to do. They play happily alongside one another and learn to share toys. The childminder consistently talks to children encouraging them to communicate. As a result, children are beginning to confidently express themselves and make their feelings and wishes known. The inviting book corner captures children's interest. Children freely select books for pleasure and eagerly point to the pictures of animals. They concentrate well as they make their marks on paper and take part in action rhymes, such as 'Incey wincey spider'. Children enjoy playing with jigsaws and listen intently as the childminder counts the beads on an abacus.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children show curiosity as they examine feathers and experiment with dough. A satisfactory amount of resources, which reflect diversity help children to learn about the wider world. Children have opportunities to select electronic toys and take an interest in construction kits. They develop their physical skills in the childminder's garden and ride on push along toys. Children play imaginatively as they move their trains along the track and have fun playing hide and seek.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A range of safety measures across the childminder's home reduce potential hazards. There is an evacuation plan in the case of an emergency, however, the childminder has not yet practised a drill to ensure children become familiar with safe practices. Generally, children benefit from healthy foods to promote their growth and development. They look forward to mealtimes and eagerly tuck in to fresh fruit. Appropriate procedures minimise the risk of cross infection to children and the childminder maintains good levels of cleanliness around her home. 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? 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: 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 12/12/2008  take action as specified in the early years section of the report. 12/12/2008

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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 12/12/2008  take action as specified in the early years section of the report. 12/12/2008 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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