Childminder in Wigan

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Unique reference number EY302831 Inspection date 11/05/2009 Inspector Victoria Gail Halliwell

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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

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 partner and three children aged one, five and eight years, in the Worsley Hall area of Wigan, close to shops, parks, schools and pre-schools. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged from five to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is available to provide care each weekday, on a full-time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a Diploma in Nursery Nursing.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children's individual needs are very effectively met by the childminder, who knows each child well and values their unique contribution to the setting. She works closely with parents who are well informed about many aspects of her service and values the information they share about their child. The childminder provides a varied range of interesting activities and supports individual learning very well, consequently children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder's capacity to improve is good, she reflects on her practice and is clear about area's she intends to develop, although her process of self evaluation is very informal.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the process of observation and assessment and provide opportunities for parents to review and contribute to their child's learning and development record  develop the process of self evaluation  develop the risk assesments for outings to ensure they take sufficent account of the specific nature of the outing.

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provision

The childminder is a qualified and experienced practitioner who continually develops her practice and updates her knowledge and understanding through training. Since her last inspection she has completed a diverse range of training courses. For example fire safety, oral health and dealing with challenging behaviour, which helps keep children safe and promotes their health and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 wellbeing. A process of self evaluation is emerging and the childminder is aware of area's for development. As a result, she has recently focused on developing her knowledge of the EYFS, in particularly the learning and development requirements. Following training she has reviewed her systems for planning and assessment and improved the balance of adult and child led activities, this has directly benefited the children in her care. Attention to required documentation is in many cases very

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provision

good and policies and procedures are routinely reviewed.

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provision

Children are effectively safeguarded. Since the last inspection the childminder has completed training to ensure she is aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and is able to implement appropriate procedures to protect a child from harm. Effective daily safety checks support the childminders annual risk assessment and ensure any potential hazards are logged and appropriate action is taken. Consequently children move around the childminder's home safely. Children are also kept safe on outings, although the written risk assessments for outings are not always well developed.

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provision

The childminder works very closely with parents and values their contribution to her setting. She provides a wealth of well presented and user friendly information to give new parents an insight into her setting, details of all written policies and procedures are also shared with parents. The childminder encourages parents to consider all aspects of their child's welfare and requests very detailed and comprehensive information from parents about children's lifestyles, routines and individual needs. This forms the foundation for the individual relationships the childminder develops with each child. Daily discussions and written information sheets ensure parents are well informed about many aspects of their child's day, in addition weekly letters advise parents about planned themes or significant events, such as, planned inspections. However, parents are not as well informed about the progress their child is making or the next steps in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All aspects of children's welfare are effectively promoted by the childminder. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices about what they eat and drink and to play outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight. Children are learning about the importance of good personal hygiene and oral health through simple explanations and established routines. They are learning to keep themselves safe, for example, children who use the stairs independently know they must hold the hand rail. Children also benefit from enjoyable planned activities, which raise their awareness of road safety, for example, through role play activities in the childminders garden.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are enthusiastically welcomed into the childminders home. Good consideration is given to available play space and children move around feely, the childminders garden is particularly well used, both for planned activities and free play. Children know they can 'play out' at any time and routinely use a wide range of play materials both in and outdoors. The childminder is very well resourced and play materials are provided to support all area's of learning, although storage space is limited. However, the childminder has made every effort to ensure children can make meaningful choices about what they play with and access toys This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 that are housed in the outdoor storage unit.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder completes written observations of the children and monitors their progress towards the early learning goals, although written records do not fully reflect how well she understands the development needs of the children. In practice she continually provides high levels of support to help them make progress. She knows each of the area's of learning well and effectively plans activities which promote children's progress in several areas. She also effectively supports children in spontaneous situation, encouraging problem solving during a teddy bears' picnic, as a result, children learn that there are two sizes of spoons that fit into different sections of the cutlery tray. Routine experiences, such as lunch time and household task such as pegging out the washing are well utilised to further promote children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and have developed very good personal, social and emotional skills, they communicate effectively and benefit form regular questioning and ongoing dialogue with the childminder, which gives meaning to their role play. Planning is centred around a weekly theme and takes account of individual learning needs. Plans linked to children's interests are emerging, for example, following a child's discussion about picnics, the childminder introduces a theme of 'teddy bears' picnic. Planned activities for this include; matching bears, role play picnics, bringing a teddy from home to join in with a 'real picnic' and increasing children's awareness of their surroundings, as they help teddy find his way home from the picnic. 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

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare register and which a parent makes in writing or by e-mail (CR7.1) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 26/05/2009

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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 compulsory Childcare Register section of the report. 26/05/2009

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