Childminder in Salford

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Unique reference number 307211 Inspection date 30/03/2009 Inspector Susan Janet Lee

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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 1994. She lives with her husband and adult son in a semi detached property in Swinton, Salford.

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Description of the childminding

Both front and rear lounges along with the kitchen and toilet on the ground floor are used for childminding purposes. There is also a garden available for outdoor play. Access is gained to the property at the front of the house on the ground floor level.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of four 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 three children on roll. The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local primary school.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a safe and inclusive environment where children's welfare and learning are effectively promoted. Parents are provided with a wealth of information about the service provided and their children's daily activities. Effective systems are in place in relation to self-evaluation.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning and assessment by observing children at play on a more regular basis and linking observations to the six areas of learning  develop a system to record existing injuries. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 demonstrate what action has been taken to ensure an appropriate paediatric first aid course is completed (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 13/04/2009

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provision

The childminder’s home is well organised and gives the children opportunities to become independent. Most required documentation is in place. However, there is no system in place to record existing injuries. The childminder has developed a full range of policies and procedures and these work in practice to promote children’s This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 health, safety, enjoyment, achievement and ability to make a positive contribution. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to deal with accidents and minor injuries. However, she has not been able to maintain a valid first aid certificate due to first aid training being heavily subscribed.

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provision

The childminder has developed her own method of self-evaluation and this clearly shows the strengths and areas for further development. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to involve them in the evaluation process. Recommendations from the last inspection have been successfully met. The childminder has reviewed the nappy changing procedure to ensure good hygiene practices are implemented and she has made the drain in the front garden to safe to minimise risks to children outdoors. Future plans are well targeted to promote outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to attend more training to gain a better understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she will continue to extend resources and activities to further enhance children's play experiences.

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provision

The childminder ensures that the service she provides is fully inclusive and she makes parents and their children feel welcome. She works closely with parents to settle their children gradually to help them feel secure. The childminder has past experience of working in partnership with parents to meet the needs of children with learning difficulties. Written policies and procedures are shown and discussed with parents at the introduction meeting; helping to forge good working relationships and a shared understanding from an early stage. Parents are kept well informed about their children's daily activities and developmental progress. The childminder shows and discusses children's development records with parents at regular intervals and parents sign to confirm their meeting. The childminder also completes a wipe board each day detailing the children's daily routines; play activities and meals and snacks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The environment is enabling and conducive to children's learning. Resources are labelled and attractively stored in baskets at child height. The children are able to access toys freely; helping them to initiate their own ideas and extend their play. They develop good self help skills as they choose toys, help to tidy up, wash their hands and feed themselves at snack time.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities and the children are happily engaged and occupied. They also benefit from activities outside the home to widen their experiences and to help them develop their awareness of the wider community. The childminder ensures that all the children have access to all activities. Photographic documentation shows babies and older children taking part in baking and painting activities. Planning and assessment are still in the early stages of development. The childminder has recently begun to observe the children at play and she uses this information to plan next steps in their learning. However, the childminder does not currently observe the children at very regular intervals and the observations are not linked to the six areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder shares warm relationships with the children, who are secure and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

content in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and meets these needs well. She acts as a positive role model and gently encourages the younger children to share and take turns. The childminder uses distraction techniques well to divert children's attention to prevent minor altercations. Consequently, the children develop an awareness of what is expected of them from an early age. The children develop a good sense of belonging, they have access to a wide rage of resources that reflect our diverse society to help them develop an awareness of the wider world. The children also celebrate their own and other festivals, they recently visited a Chinese restaurant as part of their Chinese New Year celebrations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy being creative as they play with play dough, they develop their hand eye co-ordination and fine manipulative skills as they use a wide range of tools and cutters. The children enjoy looking at books with the childminder as they play with an interactive book. They look at the pictures and then press the button with the matching picture and a voice names the picture. The children use stickle bricks to construct. A child makes a car and steers it around the lounge; whilst another child places small bricks onto a board to make patterns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children have many opportunities to explore and investigate using their senses. They enjoy play and exploration with a wide range of natural play materials in a treasure basket. The children feel the bristles of a brush by stroking their cheeks and their arms. They observe stones and shells, turn them around and feel the texture of the shells using their fingers. The children put their fingers into the hole of a shell and then they lift it up to take a look inside. The children run their fingers down the side of a loofah sponge and run lengths of ribbon through their fingers. The childminder supports the children in their play and she introduces words to help describe the textures of the materials.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder exercises good hygiene practices to minimise the risk of cross- infection. The children are well nourished and develop an awareness of healthy eating as the childminder provides a menu that is well balanced and nutritious. She has a good understanding of safety and all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the environment in which children are cared for is safe and secure. She practises the emergency evacuation procedure with the children and this helps them to develop an awareness of what to do in the event of an emergency such as a fire. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection matters and procedures ensuring that children's welfare is safeguarded. 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? 3 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 action for the Early Years register (CR1.2) 13/04/2009

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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 action for the Early Years register (CR1.2) 13/04/2009 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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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