Childminder in StockportOfsted inspection, 29 Apr 2009

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Unique reference number 306654 Inspection date 29/04/2009 Inspector Nighat Ghani

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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 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 has been registered since 1996. She lives with her husband and two adult sons in Gatley, within walking distance of schools, shops and parks. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom and toilet are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll who attend on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to take children to and collect them from the local primary school and she is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children make good progress within the Early Years Foundation Stage through the childminder's dedicated support and guidance. A welcoming and inclusive service is provided to ensure the needs of individual children and their families are met. Activities provided are age appropriate, exciting and capture the imagination and the interest of the children. The childminder actively works with the parents and is beginning to form links with others to ensure that there is a consistent approach to promote children's learning and development. The childminder is aware of the areas for further improvement which centre around observational assessments, planning, the self-evaluation system and gaps identified in the welfare requirements.

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further?

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

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further?

 build on current good practice by developing observation and assessment systems to ensure children's next step and six areas of learning are taken into consideration when planning  develop self-evaluation and quality improvement systems as the basis of ongoing reflection of the childminding practice to support the continual improvement of outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission at the time of the child's admission to the provision to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) (Safeguarding and welfare). 06/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is strongly committed towards continuing her own professional development. She has recently completed her first aid training and several other short courses. She has good basic knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She recognises that she is at an early stage of developing her system for observing, assessing and planning and requires improvement to further enhance the educational programme for young children.

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provision

The childminder has recently begun to reflect on her practice and is developing her confidence of self assessment to recognise her strengths and areas to further improve. She has produced her own written policies and procedures which are reflected in practice and effectively shared with parents. However, the childminder has not obtained all parents' permission to seek emergency treatment or advice. She organises her home and resources to actively stimulate the children's interest and enable children to move around spontaneously and independently. She has a sound understanding of her role in safeguarding children and is fully aware of the procedures to follow should a concern arise. Robust risk assessments are in place and reviewed regularly to ensure children's safety.

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provision

Children's sense of security is promoted well through the information shared between their parents and the childminder during the settling in period. Verbal feedback is provided to the parents with regards to children's routine at the end of each day. Parents are enthusiastically invited to share information and appreciate the opportunity to be actively involved in their children's learning. For example, parents contribute by discussing and reinforcing what their child has learnt with the childminder. The childminder has already started to build links with the other early years providers and is aware that these need to be developed further.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's welcoming home and eagerly choose from a wide range of activities that are stimulating and challenging. She is keen, eager to learn and has implemented systems for observing and assessing children. She is able to identify children's next steps, however, these are not taken into consideration when planning. Although the childminder plans what she is going to do with individual children, these plans are not linked to the six areas of learning. This makes it difficult to effectively monitor the breath and balance of the curriculum being delivered to the children. She understands that these systems are at an early stage and need to be developed further.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder offers a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, which result in children being creative and thinking critically. Stimulating activities, such as planting seeds and observing them grow, make children aware of the full life cycle. Children have developed positive relationships with the childminder and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 peers and show a willingness to be helpful and considerate towards each other. They are keen and interested in learning, and quickly become absorbed in their chosen activities. They are able to sit for sustained periods of time, for example, sitting at a table and colouring in beautiful pictures. They show pride in their finished work. One child excitedly shows his drawing to the inspector when he has finished his picture.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Mathematical skills are well promoted as children play. For example, children eagerly count in sequence and identify the colours of the cars. Children are confident speakers. They use language well in their own play, particularly in role play at the doctor's and when dressing up as Star Wars characters. The childminder takes this opportunity to introduce new words such as stethoscope, heartbeat and pulse. Children move confidently around the room and negotiate objects and other children sensibly, showing good awareness of space. They develop their fine manipulation skills through activities, such as cutting, gluing, painting, threading and drawing. Children celebrate different festivals and freely access resources that reflect the wider world to increase their awareness of diversity and their understanding of others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's safety and welfare are successfully promoted. Children confidently follow good hygiene procedures within the home as they see themselves to the toilet and wash their hands afterwards. Children are protected in the event of an emergency as they follow clear procedures for safe evacuation when practising fire drills. Children develop a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home where they learn to follow clear and consistent boundaries. The childminder deals with any minor conflicts in a sensitive manner. She is firm and gives clear explanations to children so they understand right from wrong and the reasons for behaviour. 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? 2 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? 2 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 (CR2) 06/05/2009

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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 (CR2) 06/05/2009

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