Childminder in Manchester

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Unique reference number EY304746 Inspection date 18/03/2009 Inspector Lynda, Margaret Ronan

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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

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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her mother, her mother's partner, adult sibling and two siblings aged 13 and 17 in Crossacres a suburb of Manchester. The areas registered for childminding are the playroom with toilet facilities and wash basin, the ground floor of the house and the front and rear gardens.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of 3 children at any one time (Early Years Register) and a maximum of 6 children at any one time (Compulsory Childcare Register). She is also registered on the Voluntary Childcare Register. She works with another registered childminder at the same address and when working together they are registered to provide care for a maximum of 6 children at any one time (Early Years Register) and a maximum of 6 children at any one time (Compulsory Childcare Register). She is also registered on the Voluntary Childcare Register. There are currently 13 children on roll all of whom attend a variety of sessions. Both childminders are part of a quality assured childminding network.

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Description of the childminding

The setting supports children with a wide range of additional needs special needs and is suitable for persons with mobility issues.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are making good progress in their learning and development and the promotion of their welfare is outstanding. The childminder provides specific activities that interest and challenge each child to extend their learning. Exemplary partnerships with parents and others ensure children's needs are met. Self-evaluation is not recorded, however is effective in identifying areas for development and in making ongoing improvements to the children's welfare, learning and development opportunities.

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further?

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

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further?

 match observations of children to the expectations of the early learning goals

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provision

Children are cared for by an enthusiastic and committed childminder. The comprehensive policies and procedures are implemented effectively to ensure children's welfare is highly promoted in the provision. All personal information regarding the children is kept and this is used to ensure the childminder meets the children's individual needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder continually strives to improve her practice and outcomes for children. She attends training regularly and implements what she learns effectively, which benefits children. For example, she has with advice from a speech and language specialist developed picture cards which help all children to develop their communication skills.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she is well informed about the children's needs. She also builds excellent links with other adults working with the children, including pre-schools, and local schools to ensure they are working together to promote children's care, learning and development. The childminder uses a variety of techniques, such as, photo-texts and email to encourage parents to contribute to their child's learning and assessment records.

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provision

Children's safety is promoted to a high standard. Children are well safeguarded in the provision as the childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection issues and procedures. She attends regular training to keep updated about changes and informs parents about her role and responsibility through detailed policies. Highly effective risk assessments are carried out for individual children, indoors, outdoors and specific outings. This ensures any hazards are identified and immediate action is taken to minimise the risks to children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder's knowledge of the different stages of development and the specific needs of the children in her care enables her to plan a range of stimulating and interesting activities. A sound understanding of how children learn and positive interaction enables the childminder to provide good levels of support, challenge and extension in all that the children do. For example, young children giggle with delight as they pour and scoop variously coloured rice into differing sized containers, the childminder too shows obvious pleasure and extends their learning by providing words such as small, heavy and light. The childminder gives lots of time and reassurance to young children which enables them to explore their environment, revisit activities and build confidence.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is an abundance of high quality toys and equipment. These are organised extremely well to provide an accessible and enabling learning environment. Children have access to a very good balance of interesting and stimulating adult led and child initiated activities that help them make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children develop good levels of independence, taking their coats on and off, dressing up and taking themselves to the bathroom. They have their own labelled pegs for hanging their coats and personal belongings, which gives them a sense of belonging. Resources and activities help children learn about other cultures and beliefs, which encourages respect for the lives of others. For example, the children exchange photographs, postcards and emails with their pen friend in Germany.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have great fun outside as they explore sand using a range of interesting objects, such as sieves, spades and spoons. This provides them with good first This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hand learning experiences where they are allowed sufficient time and space to explore. Continuous access to a well resourced garden provides opportunities for children to learn through more rigorous physical activity and to explore on a large scale, for instance, as they enjoy making large designs with chalk on the walls and floor.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder makes regular observations of children during activities. She records in detail what children are doing and learning. Photographs of children engaged in activities, as well as examples of their work, are used as evidence to demonstrate how children are progressing. However as these are not closely linked to the early learning goals nor monitored against the areas of learning and development there is no formal method to ensure each child is making optimum progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe and road safety is reinforced daily when walking. They also learn about road safety through visits from the crossing patrol person to the setting. They develop an early understanding about healthy eating through a range of nutritious snacks and activities, such as, helping to prepare the morning snack and growing lettuce for Rocky, the tortoise, and themselves. Children develop a positive attitude towards keeping fit and healthy as they have continuous access and choice to play outside in the childminder's garden and through visits to parks, farms and zoos. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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: 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 the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet Early Years Foundation Stage General Welfare Requirements.

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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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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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