Childminder in Bury

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Unique reference number 316664 Inspection date 23/09/2008 Inspector Susan Margaret Lyon

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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 1990, to provide care for six children. She lives with her husband, two daughters and son in a terraced house in Bury. The rooms and areas of the house available for childminding are the lounge, kitchen, dining room, upstairs bathroom and back garden. There is a pet dog in the household. There are currently seven children on roll, aged under eight years old. Of these, three children are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also cares for children aged over five years old to 11 years old. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register. The childminder has completed required basic childminding training.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the individual needs of children well, in a safe and stimulating environment. All children are included and play resources are accessible to all. Children play happily and engage in a good range of toys and activities, which helps them to progress and develop. Although a self evaluation form is not available, a system is in place to identify weaknesses in the service and to bring about continuous improvement. Daily verbal and written communication with parents, keeps them informed of how their child is and what they have done.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of the six areas of learning  ensure a procedure is in place to be followed in the event of a child going missing

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessments are conducted regarding premises and outings at least once a year 07/10/2008  keep a written record of complaints and their outcome 07/10/2008

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provision

Satisfactory safeguarding procedures are in place, to keep children safe and protected. All children are included and diversity is valued and respected, through the recognition and celebration of festivals from other countries. Children are encouraged to progress and develop, through appropriate observations and assessments of what they can do and using the information, to plan the next steps in their learning. However, the childminder is not familiar with the six areas of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning, limiting the breadth and balance of play experiences.

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provision

Weaknesses are identified and improvements are made where necessary. For example, healthy eating has been promoted with parents, regarding packed lunches. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been dealt with. She attends lots of training, to further improve her knowledge and understanding of childcare practices.

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provision

Most documentation is in place and is shared with parents, although the procedure if a child goes missing is not in place. The childminder promotes satisfactory working relationships with parents, through exchanging verbal and written communication daily, about how children have been and what they have done. Appropriate information is gathered on entry to the setting, regarding the children's current stages of development. However, a complaints log is not kept, which may limit the information available to parents. The childminder establishes relevant links with schools and other professionals, to share information and provide suitable activities to complement the curriculum.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has some understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a good range of play resources and helps children to learn by spending time with them. For example, when building with bricks, she says, 'find me the red one' and she encourages children to count how many bricks they can stack. She observes the children at play and uses the information, to plan the next steps in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are included in activities. For example, the baby sits supported amongst the other children, grabbing and playing with a range of toys. Most toys are easily accessible by children, who confidently obtain additional resources as they need them. The childminder encourages independence and self-help skills, such as putting on shoes. Some written text is displayed at a low height, to promote interest in the written word and the childminder constantly talks and interacts with children, to develop communication skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Satisfactory hygiene practices are in place to keep children healthy, such as washing hands after toileting and before food. Children access tissues as they need them, clearly saying, 'I need a tissue'. Healthy eating is promoted and fruit is provided daily. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe throughout the day. For example, she says, 'be careful around the babies' during play. When out and about, she says, 'hold onto the pram' and 'stop at the road'. Furniture, toys and equipment are checked for safety regularly and they are removed if broken. However, an annual risk assessment is not carried out to the premises, which may put children at risk of possible hazards.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time at the setting and they relate well to the childminder and each other. The childminder treats them with great kindness and consideration. As a result, children are confident and self-assured. Children are encouraged to think and be creative learners, by being involved in decision making. For example, the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder asks, 'which park shall we go to today?' and 'what shall we make today?'. Children are made aware of the needs of others, through discussions about differences and the recognition of festivals from other countries. Children behave well. They understand right from wrong, through clear boundaries and explanations. Children experience numbers and counting through daily routines. Communication skills are developed through enjoying books and story times together. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Satisfactory The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Satisfactory How well are children helped to be healthy? Satisfactory How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Satisfactory How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Satisfactory

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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

 ensure risk assessments are conducted regarding premises and outings at least once a year 07/10/2008  keep a written record of complaints and their outcome 07/10/2008 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

 ensure risk assessments are conducted regarding premises and outings at least once a year 07/10/2008  keep a written record of complaints and their outcome 07/10/2008 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

Since the last inspection, there has been one complaint made to Ofsted that required the provider to take action, in order to meet Early Years Foundation Stage general requirements. This related to documentation, concerning the recording of children's actual hours of attendance. An action was made and has been satisfactorily met. The provider remains qualified for 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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