Childminder in Manchester

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Unique reference number EY366349 Inspection date 08/12/2008 Inspector Julie Firth

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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 the Sale area on the Trafford and Manchester border. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding; this includes the lounge and the kitchen on the ground floor. The small front bedroom the bathroom are used on the first floor. The 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 six children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is available to provide care each weekday, on a full-time basis. There is currently one child on roll who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The setting is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The setting successfully promotes children’s safety and welfare. Children play happily and easily settle, interacting well with the childminder. They are beginning to make steady progress in a warm inclusive environment. The provision for children’s learning and development is not yet fully developed with regard to systems for planning and assessment and some documentation indicates omissions. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and is beginning to set up links in the wider context to promote the care and education of the children. She is starting to reflect on her practice and has set herself some action plans to improve her service but self assessment is not fully developed therefore, gaps in some aspects of the provision are not identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop planning and assessment systems to ensure activities are tailored to meet children's individual needs  ensure the register contains children's actual times of arrival and departures at all times  continue to use self evalauation effectively to monitor all aspects of the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written permission is in place to seek medical emergency treatment 22/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a growing awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, making initial observations of the children. She has not been caring for children long enough to have completed formal ongoing assessments. She is aware of the children's starting points and is beginning to plan for their next steps of learning. The childminder's home is organised to give children opportunities to become independent. A structured daily routine promotes children’s welfare and meets their needs. She is trying hard to improve the service she provides. Most written detailed policies and procedures are in place and work well in practice to promote children's health, and enjoyment and achievement. However, parents do not give written consent for emergency medical treatment and the register does not always indicate the hours of children's attendance. Records and documents are stored securely to maintain confidentiality.

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provision

The childminder is committed to ensuring that the service she provides is fully inclusive and she makes parents and children feel welcome. Children are given time to settle and become familiar with their new surroundings. The childminder gathers information from parents through daily communication and is in the process of devising a diary to enable them to comment on the care provided. She is beginning to plan around children’s needs and interests and has devised an observation sheet indicating how children are progressing. She is aware of the importance of links with other providers to ensure progression and continuity of care and education.

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provision

The childminder is committed to meeting children's individual needs and is enthusiastic to attend further training. Her previous childcare experience as a nanny reflects in her practice as she has a sound knowledge of what activities to provide for children as they develop. She recognises the importance of continuous improvement and she is beginning to identify the strengths and weakness of her provision. The childminder has effective systems in place to safeguard children. She ensures that all adults who come in contact with children are suitable. She understands her role in safeguarding children and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A suitable range of activities help children make steady progress in their learning and development. Planning is in the early stages as children are new to the setting and still settling in. Resources are generally accessible to enable children to make choices about their play. These are sufficient to promote most aspects of learning and reflect some positive images of the wider world. The childminder understands the importance of children learning through play and is becoming familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She provides positive support and encouragement to help children achieve, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children are nurtured by the caring childminder who greets them with kind words and a cuddle giving them her full attention. She acts as a positive role model to the children and encourages This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

them to share and take turns from an early age. She ensures that children become familiar with their boundaries and are encouraged to respect each other and make friends.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is a good emphasis on children's personal and social development as they are encouraged to help to tidy up and mix with other children at the local childminder's group. Good concentration is displayed as they attempt a jigsaw. Children show an interest in the world in which they live in. For example, they post a letter as they walk in the local environment. They have fun using battery operated toys that make sounds and light up and make cakes. Children's communication skills are well fostered as they are encouraged by the childminder who dedicates time playing and talking to them and resources are in place to make marks on their work. They show an interest in books, recognise letters and the childminder introduces concepts of number, shape and reasoning through songs and rhymes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy playing imaginatively with dolls and prams and have access to a suitable range of resources to express their creative ideas, such as paint, gel pens, glitter and collage materials. Children practise their walking skills as they use push along toys, mobiles and hold onto the childminder's hand. The rear garden provides opportunities for fresh air and furthermore, children have the opportunity to visit the local park to climb on large equipment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and well-being is well promoted. Safe and hygienic nappy changing procedures are followed. Children learn about hygiene practices as they wash hands as part of the daily routine and help the childminder to wash the dolls to avoid spreading of germs. They benefit from a very good range of healthy snack options to promote their growth and development. She constantly encourages children to eat healthy and detailed written menus are in place. Children sit together at snack times which provide a social occasion using good manners, such as please and thank you. The childminder works very closely with parents regarding children's feeding and sleep routines. For example, she respects children's dietary requirements and sleep patterns. Children are learning about keeping themselves safe, for example, road safety whilst out walking. Daily checks are carried out to identify potential hazards and there are formalised written risk

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

assessments in place for the home and outings. Fire drills are practised regularly and are recorded accurately. 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? 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: 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 written permission is in place to seek medical emergency treatment 22/12/2008

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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

 ensure written permission is in place to seek medical emergency treatment 22/12/2008 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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